Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a healthcare discipline concerned with promoting health and preventing disease by examining, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating impairments and disabilities that affect the nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary systems. Simply put, physiotherapy treats functional limitations arising from injuries and diseases that affect muscles, joints, and bones, as well as the nervous (brain, nerves, spinal cord), respiratory (lungs), circulatory (blood vessels), and cardiac (heart) systems. Physiotherapy seeks to help patients regain maximal physical capacity according to their own potential for recovery. To this end, physiotherapy professionals employ a variety of treatment methods including manual techniques, exercises, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, as well as heat and cold therapy. These methods encourage patients to participate in their own recovery so they can acquire the physical abilities needed to function in society, perform daily activities, succeed at work, and participate in leisure and sport activities.
Guillaume Hamel graduated from the University of Montreal in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. He is a registered member of the Professional Order of Physiotherapy of Quebec, and of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Guillaume obtained a certificate in Sport Physiotherapy Canada in 2007. Since graduation, Guillaume has demonstrated strong interest in the field of sports medicine. He has participated as a member of medical teams in international, national and provincial athletic events. Acting as the head therapist for the Montreal Impact from 2005 to 2008, he travelled around the world with the team to: Italy, Portugal, Honduras, Mexico, etc. Guillaume Montreal Impact He was part of the medical team during the team's first performance in the CONCACAF tournament. Guillaume was also on the medical team for the University of Montreal Men's Soccer Team for three years during his studies. He now spends his energy and time working with sports associations from the West Island community of Montreal. He is in charge of multiple associations, including the cheerleading club Flyers All-Starz, a team with whom he’s travelled with to Orlando since 2011. In 2007, he became Vice-President of Operations at Action Sport Physio, where he was named employee of the year two years in a row by his coworkers in 2010 and 2011, until his departure in 2012. In October 2012, he co-founded Physiomentum Sports Medicine Center Inc. and has begun his own practice. He’s already established contracts with numerous sports associations, including the prominent Canadian Soccer Association. Guillaume continues to develop his knowledge in various areas of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. To remain current with new techniques, he continues to take courses in Manual Therapy, Sports First Responder, McKenzie, Mulligan, Sport Massage, Neural Mobility, and Taping. He is certified in peripheal and vertebral manipulations and dry needling. He enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients and other physiotherapists through his conference appearances. Given his vast experience, he’s often in charge of physiotherapy interns from various universities.
Thomas Lucas is a Physiotherapist and member of the “Ordre Professionnel de la Physiotherapie du Québec”. He graduated from McGill University in 2011 with a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy. Since, Tom has found his niche in the private sector, and has instinctively begun to establish his specialty in themanagement and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Tom has spent his life in and around sports, most notably soccer where he won two National Championships as team captain for the Lac-St-Louis Lakers. More recently, he competed with the McGill Redmen during his 5 years at McGill, 4 of those as team captain. During his soccer career, he also competed with the “Centre National de Haut Performance” (CNHP) and provincial teams. Tom also has a love for the game of Basketball, and competed as an under-age player for the U-17 provincial team before calling it quits to pursue soccer more intensely. He uses his experiences as an elite athlete to better help his injured athletes return to play in the best possible state. As a young, motivated and open-minded professional, Tom is always looking to improve his professional capacities. He is currently pursuing his Manipulative Therapy levels, and obtained his Dimploma in Sports Physiotherapy in 2016. As an evidence-based practitioner, he hopes to one day contribute significant research to the profession of Physiotherapy. Today he is owner and vice-president of his own company: Physiomentum Sports Medicine Centre Inc. through which he has participated in the coverage of many sporting events such as the 2013 Francophone Games with the Canadian Soccer Association, as well as the Cheerleading World Championships in Orlando. On a personal level, Tom enjoys travelling to new places with his wife Kyla. In his spare time Tom likes to run, ride his fixed-gear bike, play sports, and walk his dog. Aside from being active Tom is a food fanatic, and loves to cook while he listens to his record collection.
Julie Sacerwiez completed her master’s degree in physiotherapy at Sherbrooke University in 2016. She currently belongs to l’Ordre Professionnel de la Physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ), and is a member of “l’Association Québécoise de la Physiothérapie (AQP)” and the orthopaedic division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Since graduating, Julie has practiced as a member of the team at Physiomentum Sports Medicine Center. Throughout her training, Julie has shown particular interest in sports physiotherapy. She has been involved with various sporting events as part of the medical team including the Bromont Ultramarathon, the Montreal Esprit Triathlon, as well as football and track & field events. Having accumulated many hours of on-field management, Julie enjoys working with athletes and the opportunity to use her knowledge and skills in facilitating a safe and speedy return to play. Julie continues to develop her professional skills as she pursues her manual therapy levels, sports physiotherapy certificate, as well as courses in Mulligan and McKenzie techniques. She has also completed complementary courses in sports physio and rehabilitation through her university studies, and became a certified sports first responder in March 2015. Outside of work life, Julie stays active and has a keenness for the outdoors. She especially enjoys rock climbing, downhill skiing, cycling, tennis, and soccer.
Jeremy Rosenberg completed his master's degree in Physiotherapy at Mcgill University in 2016. He is a registered member of the Professional Order of Physiotherapy of Quebec (OPPQ). During his time at Mcgill, Jeremy's passion for sports led him to become a team therapist for the Mcgill Track and Field team and develop his skills with various athletes.
Jeremy's vast sports knowledge helps him understand the biomechanics of a multitude of sports injuries and treat them efficiently.
Jeremy treats many different injuries ranging from recent sports injuries to chronic back and neck issues.
Since Jeremy's start at Physiomentum, he has been working with the Flyerz All Starz cheerleading team at competitions all over Canada and the USA.
Jeremy is constantly seeking new knowledge, having taking courses in manual therapy, sports first responder and concussion management. He is looking forward to pursuing his manual therapy levels as well as other courses in Mackenzie.
Wendy Yu graduated from McGill University in 2014 with a master’s degree in Physical Therapy and is a member of the Ordre Professionnel de la Physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). Wendy has experience with a diverse clientele of all ages and cultures in the fields of orthopaedics, running and concussion rehabilitation. She is certified to treat low back, neck and thoracic injuries using the McKenzie method, and is working towards a McKenzie certification. She is also certified in using the Mulligan technique for injuries to the extremities, with particular emphasis upon the shoulder joint. In conjunction, she incorporates manual therapy, myofascial release and structural myofascial therapy in all her treatments. Wendy is also certified in the prevention and management of acute concussions and post-concussion syndrome. Through a thorough concussion management protocol, she is able to promote a safe return to sports, work and school. Sports-wise, Wendy is specialized in doing running assessments and treating all running-related injuries. She also treats dance injuries, and has been working in collaboration with Sheila Parkins School of Dance to minimize injuries during competition season. Wendy is a firm believer that regular physical activity, a balanced diet and a relaxed state of mind are three main ingredients to healthy living. Through physiotherapy, she can help any individual return to meaningful activities, work or sports. In her spare time, Wendy likes to do high-intensity interval training (HIIT), running, reading and writing. She also likes to attend conferences on musculoskeletal conditions and running to further her knowledge in these areas and thus become a better practitioner. She is passionate about physiotherapy and will make sure you can return to activities that inspire the same passion in you!
Olivier Collin completed his master's degree in Physical Therapy at McGill University in 2019 and is a registered member of the Professional Order of Physiotherapy of Quebec (OPPQ). Prior to completing his degree at McGill, Olivier studied and competed at Fresno State University as a member of their cross-country and track roster. He competed in events ranging from 800m to the 10km cross-country. Struggling with injuries during his time in California, Olivier decided to transfer to the University of Victoria where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. This decision was prompted by his desire to gain better insight into injury risk reduction and injury management. His interest in physical activity and movement-based therapy is what led him to complete is studies at McGill. As a member of the Physiomentum team, Olivier is sure to utilize his vast knowledge of running and performance to help those dealing with acute and chronic injuries. He continues his education in the new year with a course in dry needling and is hoping to have a chance to complete his sports first responder course as well.
Russell is a Physiotherapist, member of the “Ordre Professionnel de la Physiotherapie du Québec”, and a certified personal trainer. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2016 and a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy in 2020. During his time at McGill, Russell had the opportunity to work as a student in physiotherapy with the McGill soccer team. Outside of school, he has worked as a trainer and eventually founded his own personal training company: Wolfe Movement. His personal pursuits in movement and exercise have fed a passion for guiding others along their own health journeys. Russell also completed in 2020 a physiotherapy mentorship program emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and communication in the health care world, and is looking forward to furthering his knowledge in other areas of the field, such as manual therapy. In his spare time, Russell likes to play guitar, beat his friends at board games, and own his cooking skills.
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