Michael Penny
Athletic Therapy
- musculoskeletal rehabilitation for lower-extremity tendinopathies and pain.
- movement assessment and restoration for mobility and function.
- exercise prescription and physical reconditioning for return-to-activity.
- manual therapy techniques for joint and soft-tissue recovery.
- injury prevention and return-to-sport recovery planning.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Kinesiology
- Functional movement assessment for musculoskeletal pain and performance.
- Exercise prescription and active rehabilitation for lower limb tendinopathies.
- Biomechanical analysis and return-to-activity planning for athletes.
- Education and self-management strategies for chronic pain conditions.
- Ergonomic assessment and injury prevention for sport and daily tasks.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Physiotherapy
- Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
- Therapeutic exercise prescription and progressive rehabilitation programs.
- Self-management education and pain neuroscience-based strategies.
- Management of lower extremity tendinopathies (hip, knee, ankle).
- Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method) for spinal/limb pain.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Elite Sports Medicine and Conditioning
114 Dundas Street East, Unit 104, Whitby, ON, L1N 2H7
Physiotherapist Michael attended the University of Ontario Institute of Technology where he completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Kinesiology (with distinction). During his undergraduate degree he worked closely with varsity level athletes and was awarded the “Student Trainer of the Year” award. Inspired by his experience as a student trainer, Michael went on to attend Queen’s University where he obtained a Master of Science in Physiotherapy degree. Michael takes an evidence-based approach to assessing and treating his patients and diligently keeps up with the latest scientific literature to provide high quality care. In accordance with his patients’ needs and goals, he strongly believes in including education, therapeutic exercise, and self-management strategies as components of his treatment plan. Michael continuously educates himself on emerging ideas in the field of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy and has special interests in pain science and lower extremity tendinopathies. Being credentialed in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), Michael has advanced training in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal pain and has taken a multitude of continuing education courses to diversify his current skillset. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys going to the gym, engaging in recreational sport, and playing the guitar.
Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapy Treatment: 60 min one on one
Kinesiology
Physiotherapy
One on One Physiotherapy Treatment (Can be assigned by RPT to another therapist)