PHYSIOTHERAPIST SPOTLIGHTS ALEX “AC” CHOW
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Alex graduated from Queen’s University in 2013 with a Kinesiology degree. Following that, he completed a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Western Registered Physiotherapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist PT, MPT, CSCS
University in 2015. During his studies at Western, he worked as a personal trainer at the Western University Fitness Center. Since graduating, he has been a proud member of the Foundation team. Alex specializes in functional assessment, exercise prescription, and neurofunctional acupuncture. He has a special interest in treating athletes of all levels, as well as individuals with neck and low back pain. He has a strong focus on utilizing rehabilitative exercise with strength and conditioning to optimize function and performance. By the end of your rehab program, you can expect to leave feeling stronger and more confident in your physical abilities than when you came in. Alex likes to stay up to date with the best current evidence and has taken advanced courses on the management of neck and low back disorders (Evidence in Motion – EIM) and acupuncture (McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling). Furthermore, he stays active in the strength and conditioning field by attending courses and conferences, specifically on powerlifting, core, hip, and shoulder training. In the past, Alex has competed in multiple sports including wrestling, football, rowing, and track. Currently, he likes to stay active by lifting heavy things at the gym and dancing salsa and bachata.
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Alexandra graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours from York University in 2010. She continued her education at Queens ALEXANDRA SANDLER Clinic Director at Corktown, Registered Physiotherapist PT, BScKin, MScPT
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO KEEP YOU MOVING Walking Lunge Stand comfortably with your feet shoulder width apart. Take a large step forward with one leg, keeping your back foot in starting position while rolling onto your toes. Keep your spine straight and your forward and back knees bent, so that you make right angles with your hip, knee, and ankle. As you lunge, you should feel a stretch across the front of the hip and thigh. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 2-5 times.
University where she completed her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2012. For the past five years, Alexandra has been working in the private practice setting; she is most passionate about treating orthopedic injuries, improving overall health and biomechanics, and optimizing individual performance. Alexandra is committed to providing the highest quality care to her clients by integrating evidence-based practice with her clinical experience. She believes in implementing highly individualized treatment plans and relies heavily on manual therapy, soft tissue release, exercise prescription, acupuncture, and patient education. She values the importance of continuing education and has taken numerous postgraduate courses including Mulligan concept, Mackenzie Method, dry needling, taping techniques as well as working towards her intermediate level of the FCAMPT designation. Growing up, Alexandra was a competitive ballroom dancer. She is extremely passionate about treating dancers, as well as athletes. To date, she continues to participate in recreational dance and fitness classes. Alexandra also enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants in the city. She has explored many European and Asian destinations and cannot wait to plan her next trip to South America. Along with being a world traveler, Alexandra is fluent in Russian and Hebrew.
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