Chris Napier

Restore Physiotherapy - Vancouver

216 - 470 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1V5

Chris obtained his Master of Physiotherapy degree in 2003, his Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy in 2007, and went on to complete his PhD in Running Biomechanics and Injury Prevention at UBC in 2018. He is a physiotherapist for Athletics Canada and has been a member of the medical team for World Championships, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics, and Summer Olympics. As a clinician, Chris specializes in the treatment of running injuries and has worked as a sport physiotherapist at all levels from weekend warrior to professional level. Chris is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University and Director of the SFU Run Lab. As Research Lead at the Human Performance Lab at Simon Fraser University’s WearTech Labs—a state-of-the-art motion capture and wearable technology lab based in Surrey, BC—his research focuses on biomechanics and training load factors in running-related injury, using lab- and field-based measures. Chris has also competed at the national level as a successful middle-distance runner, earning a silver medal at the Canadian Junior Track & Field Championships in 1996 and a bronze medal at the USport Track & Field Championships in 1997. He is the author of the bestselling book “Science of Running.” In his spare time Chris is an avid skier, kayaker, mediocre surfer, and marathon runner.