Karma Bhutia

Anson Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy Clinic

#209-3041 Anson Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 2H6

Registered Physiotherapist B.Phty, M.Phty, (Manual & Sports Physiotherapy) MManSportsPhysio(University of South Australia) Certified Gunn IMS Practitioner( UBC) Karma has over 15 years of experience working as a Physiotherapist. He graduated with a Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy (2005) and Postgraduate Masters degree in Manual Therapy & Sports Physiotherapy (2009) from University of South Australia, Adelaide, one of the pioneering institute for Post Graduate Masters degree in Manual Therapy/Manipulative Physiotherapy.He is a certified Gunn IMS (2015) Practitioner (Intramuscular Stimulation beyond trigger point Dry needling) through University of British Columbia. He holds Level II Sports Trainer Certificate from Sports Medicine Australia and is a Member of Sports Medicine Australia.He also has successfully completed the competency exam from The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy United States. His thesis / research during his Master’s programme involved a study on “Efficacy of Sports Specific Balance (Proprioception) training on incidence of Ankle Sprains in Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Players: A Systematic Review”. Since 2005 Karma has worked as a Physiotherapist in India, Australia and Canada. Work experience includes Hospital Settings, Private Practice Neuromusculoskeletal, Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Motor Vehicle Accident injuries, Workplace and Sports injuries. Karma has also worked as a team Physiotherapist for the South Australian National Football league (Aussie Rules Football) in Adelaide. With completion of further Master’s Degree in Manual & Sports Physiotherapy, Karma is able to offer advanced clinical expertise and specialised training in hands-on treatments and accurately Assess and Manage patients with Neuromusculoskeletal (muscles/bones/joints/nerves) problems & Sports Injuries. Integrating IMS into his physiotherapy practice allows him to diagnose and treat the chronic persistent myofascial (muscle/ fascia interface) pain that can be present in the musculoskeletal system in the absence of any obvious signs of injury or inflammation. Karma’s treatment techniques include Soft tissue manipulation, Myofascial release, Spine and Peripheral Joint mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Chan Gunn Intramuscular stimulation and exercise prescription. His areas of practice include advanced musculoskeletal assessment of posture, movement patterns and muscle imbalances which may lead to repetitive strain injury, chronic pain, work and sports injuries, as well as treating headaches, neck, shoulder, elbow, lower back, hip, knee and ankle disorders. Karma enjoys solving problems and finding ways to help people improve their quality of life and maximize their potential. Areas of Special Interest: Joint Replacement/ Post Operative Orthopedic Rehabilitation Spinal Manipulation Sports Injuries Musculoskeletal screening for injury prevention/performance for athletes and physically active individuals. Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) Chronic pain( neck/ back/ hips/ knee/ ankle / shoulder/ headaches) TMJ Pain/ Dysfunction Languages Spoken: Hindi, Nepali, English