MEET OUR NEW PHYSIOTHERAPIST! THOMAS ABBASS, PT, MSCPT Registered Physiotherapist at Cityplace
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Thomas graduated from Cape Breton University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2015. He continued his education at McMaster University,
graduating in 2017 with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. Thomas completed an introductory and advanced level Sport Physiotherapy Fellowship in London, ON. In this position, he worked with all varsity athletes at Western University and Fanshawe College. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Thomas has a passion for active rehabilitation, focusing on strength training and mobility to manage pain, increase performance, and prevent future injuries. He believes that patient education is an invaluable and essential tool in empowering his clients to be engaged and take an active role in their rehabilitation. He combines injury-relevant education with individualized exercise prescription and hands-on manual therapy to help his clients return to optimal functioning. Thomas has pursued post-graduate courses in pain science, the shoulder complex, and personal and professional growth. He has experience with treating various conditions from concussions to musculoskeletal injuries and working with a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from high-level athletes to weekend warriors. Outside of work, his hobbies include soccer, hockey, weight lifting, running, and spending as much time outdoors as possible! He also enjoys traveling and spending time at his family cottage in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Thomas is originally from Newfoundland and Labrador and would be happy to hear any tips for exploring Toronto! SHIRIN PATEL, PT, MScPT Registered Physiotherapist at Cityplace PHYSIOTHERAPIST SPOTLIGHT Shirin graduated fromMcGill University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor in Kinesiology at Western University. Shirin is fully bilingual, in English and French, and is able to treat clients in their preferred language. Shirin’s experiences in her personal athletic pursuits and recovery from multiple injuries have allowed her to see rehabilitation from the patient and therapist perspective. Shirin understands the importance of education and an individualized treatment approach tailored to every client. She combines different techniques such as manual therapy, soft tissue work and exercise prescription, to help her clients reach their goals. Shirin believes in leading by example, she doesn’t simply preach what she wants her patients to do, she lives it. This can be seen through the active lifestyle she chooses to lead. Outside of work, Shirin enjoys rock climbing, weightlifting, running, hiking and camping.
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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO LOOSEN STIFF LEGS Exercises copyright of With an exercise ball behind you and stabilized against a wall, kneel on the floor and place the leg you would like to stretch against the ball. Your foot, ankle, and shin should rest against the ball and your knee should rest on the floor, with a pillow underneath if needed. While maintaining straight posture, shift your weight backward, squeezing your leg against the ball, until you feel a stretch across the top of your thigh. Hold until you feel a nice stretch and repeat with the opposite leg. HALF-KNEELING QUADRICEPS STRETCH (BALL)
Always consult your physiotherapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.
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