PHYSIOTHERAPIST SPOTLIGHT KARLYN DRIEDGER, PT, BSCKIN, MSCPT, CIDN Clinic Director at Downtown, Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
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Karlyn graduated from McMaster Un i ver s i ty wi th a Mas ter ’ s of
Science in Physiotherapy in 2014. Prior to this, she received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Since graduating, Karlyn has taken numerous postgraduate courses in manual therapy (Level 2 Certification), acupuncture (McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program, Integrated Dry Needling) and Pelvic Health (Pelvic Health Solutions). Karlyn enjoys helping a wide variety of clients move and feel better. Starting with a thorough initial assessment, she provides an individualized treatment approach using a combination of manual therapy, exercise, acupuncture and education. Her extensive Orthopedic and Pelvic Health training, in addition to her clinical experience, offer a unique approach for individuals with lower back/hip pain and women during and after pregnancy. In her spare time, Karlyn enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, doing yoga and cheering on Toronto’s sports teams. She lives in the East end of Toronto with her husband and son. OLIVIA DRODGE, PT, MScPT Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at Corktown PHYSIOTHERAPIST SPOTLIGHT
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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO STRETCH KNEES & HIPS GLUTE BRIDGE Start by lying on your back with your knees bent. As you exhale, engage or create tension in your pelvic floor and then lift your hips into your bridge. Activating your pelvic floor first will increase glute muscle engagement.
Olivia is a Registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Following this, Olivia
moved to Toronto, Ontario, where she obtained her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. Olivia has received additional post-graduate training in soft tissue release, acupuncture, concussion rehabilitation and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Upon experiencing first-hand, the physical and emotional changes that can occur during pregnancy and childbirth, Olivia’s professional focus shifted toward pelvic health, with a special interest in women’s health. Olivia is a Certified Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, specializing in conditions related to pregnancy, pelvic girdle pain, lumbo-pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, diastasis, vaginismus/dyspareunia, urinary frequency/ urgency, and chronic pain. Additionally, she received her Mindfulness Meditation Certification through a completion of a post-graduate course at the University of Toronto. Olivia is passionate about providing high quality of care in aims to help improve one’s overall physical and emotional well-being.
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