physical therapy

Meet our New Students – August 2023

Our new student placements have just begun! Learn more about our student physiotherapists below: Natalie Marshall is a student physiotherapist completing her last placement in the MPT program here at UBC. Before entering the program, Natalie completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario and then worked as a kinesiologist at two […]

Charlie Chua – Physiotherapist

What did you appreciate the most about the MPT program and studying at UBC? The friends I made in the program and my cohort gave me such a great experience. It has been almost two years since graduating, and these friends are some of my best friends who have been a huge influence on me to […]

Gavin Tonkin – Physiotherapist

What is the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is helping people build their resiliency and reach their goals. By providing support and guidance, I witness individuals overcome challenges and achieve personal milestones, which brings me a great sense of fulfillment. What is a common misconception with your […]

The Benefits of Walking

Did you know that walking at least 30 minutes per day can have multiple benefits? Walking has the ability to aid in healing external injuries while also healing the mind by enhancing better overall well-being.

Meet our New Students – June 2023

Our new student placements have just begun! Learn more about our student physiotherapists below: Josh Toor Student Physiotherapist Josh is a first-year physical therapy student at UBC. Before entering the MPT program, Josh completed his Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sciences, integrating Physiology and Neurobiology at UBC. Josh has a passion for movement and athletics. […]

Gursevak Powar – National Physiotherapy Month

Title(s): Gursevak Powar, MPT BSc Where do you work? I work at Launch Rehab and the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic. What is the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is seeing patients make progress in their recovery and achieve their goals. It’s a great feeling to […]

Meet our New Students – April 2023

Our new student placements have just begun! Learn more about our student physiotherapists below: Rachel McGregor Student Physiotherapist Rachel is in her first year of the Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia. Previously, she completed her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology at UBC. During her undergraduate degree, Rachel worked with individuals of varying ages […]

Let’s Talk ACL Rehab!

Have you or anyone you know of had an ACL injury while exercising or playing sports? 70% of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur through this planted foot and rapid direction change (pivot) mechanism. Surprisingly, ACL injury is less commonly caused by a contact injury or direct blow to the knee during sports. How Does […]

The Importance of Movement Breaks

Whether working in the office or from home, getting any form of exercise into our day can become increasingly challenging. Fortunately, getting enough movement in your day does not have to include countless gym hours. All you need are small intentional moments of movement throughout the day to break up sedentary positioning. Our physiotherapy team at the […]

Meet Our Team of Physiotherapists!

We now have 4 fully licensed physiotherapists who will work alongside our rotating Masters of Physical Therapy Students and Preceptors.

Welcome to the UBC Physical Therapy & Research Clinic