UBC Physical Therapy & Research Clinic

Say hi to the clinic's current student physiotherapy placements: Kristen, Shakiba, Rio and Mackenzie. Click the link to learn more about our students - https://bit.ly/494shio

May 18th is Victoria Day. The clinic will be closed today and will resume regular hours tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend!

Meet Gavin Tonkin - During his time in the MPT program, Gavin developed an interest in how psychological and social factors contribute to an individual’s injury or illness.

Gavin enjoys working with individuals to find out how to best mitigate those factors to help clients reach their goals – https://bit.ly/4948DCZ

What is cancer rehabilitation?

Cancer treatments vary greatly. Functional changes can be caused by surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Managing side effects during and after cancer treatment can significantly improve your quality of life, long-term survival, and help you get back to doing what you love to do.

Some benefits are:
- Improved range of motion
- Reduce fatigue
- Maintain and improve exercise tolerance and muscle strength

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May is National Physiotherapy Month, and we would like to take a moment to celebrate the awesome physical therapists working in our clinic.

Our physical therapy team has experience and expertise in managing many conditions and treating diverse clients. Our clinic offers physiotherapy services with an evidence-based approach, provided by a unique combination of clinicians and students.

Swipe to meet our team of physiotherapists --->

See what other patients are saying about our clinic - https://bit.ly/3q5C9Rg

What is Neurological Rehabilitation?

Neurological rehabilitation involves the assessment and ongoing treatment of individuals that have movement and functional challenges caused by changes or injuries to the nervous system.

Benefits:
– Improve balance
– Optimize functional movement
– Improve strength and endurance
– Learn new movement strategies

Services:
– FAME group exercise class
– Individual therapy tailored to meet specific goals

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Friday, April 3rd, 2026 and Monday, April 6th, 2026 are Good Friday and Easter. The clinic will be closed and will resume regular hours Tuesday, April 7th. Have a great long weekend!

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion.

Explore more information, events and community resources here: https://bit.ly/3XDPNgm

What is pre & post surgery physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is common after surgeries to help increase range of motion, strength and functional use of the affected area. Physiotherapy improves outcomes and helps support the changes made with surgery.

Some benefits are:
- Increase range of motion and strength
- Increased preparedness for surgery
- Decreased pain
- Decrease inflammation
- Increased functional use of a limb

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