- Correcting biomechanical faults with manual therapy.
- Addressing injury causes with dry needling.
- Utilizing soft tissue techniques for pain relief.
- Enhancing recovery through progressive strength training.
- Optimizing movement with bike fitting and gait assessment.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Fernie Physiotherapy
901 5th Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
With his background as a professional hockey player, and over fourteen years of clinical practice in both Canada and Australia, Bob brings a wealth of experience and knowledge into the profession of Physiotherapy. He graduated with a Bachelors of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2005 and a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of British Columbia in 2007. Bob is the owner of Fernie Physiotherapy and takes pride in the ongoing development of his clinical skill set for the benefit of his patients. Of note, in 2014 Bob became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT), thus giving him the highest recognized level of manual therapy training in Canada. In 2016 he become a Gunn IMS Certified practitioner. Of recent Bob has taken courses in bike fitting and running gate assessment, which he finds very useful with the active population we have in Fernie. His treatment style focuses on correcting biomechanical faults through manual therapy, dry needling (Gunn IMS), and soft tissue techniques in order to address the cause of the injury, as well as progressive strength training to get the patient back to better than ever! He believes strongly in empowering his patients through education and exercise. In addition to his clinical practice, Bob is a mentor for UBC Physiotherapy students. When not at work, he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, triathlons, hiking, and climbing in the mountains around Fernie with his family.
A face-to-face initial appointment at the Fernie clinic, including assessment and treatment of a new injury. If WCB or ICBC related, please choose the appropriate type of appointment from the initial list of appointment types.