As a Physiotherapist Lori has over 23 years experience working in private practise. Lori's areas of expertise are in orthopedics and sport injury management.
Lori has completed post graduate courses in the Advanced Orthopedic level system through the National Orthopedic Division. As well as courses in the Prevention of Running Injuries, Sports First Responder, Concussion Management, and ACL Rehabilitation to name a few, and is certified to do Acupuncture.
Lori has over 15 years experience working and volunteering at various sporting events in Manitoba. These sporting events include: Physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach for soccer and volleyball clubs, Head trainer at the St. Vital Mustangs Football Club, the Manitoba Marathon, Western Canadian Hockey and ringette championships, track and field, figure skating, and MHSAA volleyball championships.
Lori also volunteers as the co-chair of the Physio Fit Run, a non profit annual road race put on to raise money for charities in need.
Lori worked as an Assistant Instructor at the University of Manitoba Physiotherapy Department in their anatomy and sports courses. She continues to be a supervising therapist every year for Physiotherapy students at the University of Manitoba.
Credentials
- Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy (University of Manitoba)
Practice Approach
“Physiotherapists are movement specialists. There generally has to be some dysfunction of movement for the body to feel pain. That dysfunction of movement can be treated and improved through manual therapy and exercise prescription.”
Did You Know…
Lori is an avid runner and has completed 6 half marathons and two full marathons!
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