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Matthew OkrainecPhysiotherapist

Biography

I graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2014 (with Honours and Great Distinction) and a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2016, where I was recognized as the Most Distinguished Graduate.

Upon graduation from the School of Physical Therapy, I worked in the areas of Orthopaedics and Sport Rehabilitation in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I completed a Sports Physiotherapy Fellowship at the University of Saskatchewan with Huskie Athletics.

Following this fellowship, I worked as a full-time therapist for Huskie Athletics at the University of Saskatchewan, where I managed all injuries and rehabilitation for the varsity football, track & field, and soccer programs. Prior to moving to Lethbridge, I spent a year as a physiotherapist at the world-renowned Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Centre in London, Ontario. At Fowler Kennedy, I was able to work with a leading sport medicine team and gained experience in providing high quality, timely, comprehensive and compassionate care.

I am also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and seek to integrate these principles into my rehab programs. I strongly believes in using assessment and treatment strategies that are best evidence-based practice. Once your injury history and situation are understood, sessions usually focus towards education, load/activity management, and progressive exercise prescription. I am looking forward to rehabbing all types of musculoskeletal injuries, but I have a special interest in sports injury management, lower extremity injuries, post-op rehab, and individuals who are struggling with persistent pain complaints. The plan is always to get you back to what you want to do.

Outside of the clinic I enjoy golfing, running, weight lifting, and getting outside as much as possible with my wife Chelsea, who is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge.

Specializations

  • Physiotherapy
  • Performance Training
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Vestibular & Concussion Management

Programs

  • KNEEFIT: ACL Injury Prevention Program
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified (TPI)

Interests

  • Competitive Sport
  • Running
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Weightlifting

 

 

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