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Blair SchachterlernNose Creek Sport Physical Therapyrn#153, 8220 Centre Street NE, Calgary AB. T3K-1J7 ph.# (403) 295-8590 Fax # (403) 516-3271 Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (Completed April 1992) Intermediate Manual Therapy Certificate (Part A) University of British Columbia, Canadian Physical Therapy Association (Course Completed August 1995 - 3 Month Course) Courses Completed: Vertebral / Extremity, Level 1 (September 1992) Vertebral / Extremity, Level 2 (March 1993) Vertebral / Extremity, Level 3 (November 1993, February 1994) Vertebral , Level 4 (November 1997)Diploma in Manipulative Therapy (Part B) Canadian Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy ,Canadian Physical Therapy Association. (completed April 1998) Diploma in Sport TherapySport Physiotherapy Canada, Canadian Physical Therapy Association (Completed February 1997) Courses Completed: Sport Physical Therapy, Level 1 (October 1992) Sport Physical Therapy, Level 2 (December 1994) Sport Physical Therapy, Level 3 (February 1997)Certification in Chan Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (Dry Needling) March 2005.iSTOP Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain Dr. Chan Gunn, Vancouver, BC Other Post Graduate Educationrn Shoulder Rehabilitation University of Calgary Sports Medicine Centre (October 1992)The Throwing Athlete, University of Calgary Sports Medicine Centre (March 1994) “Muscular and Postural Imbalancesâ€, Shirley Sahrmann, PT Ph.D, U of A, (Sept.1994) Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment: With Emphasis on Standardizing Muscle Length and Strength Tests, Florence Kendal PT, UBC (June 1995) Medical Screening, Differential Diagnosis, First Aid and Special Medical Topics for the Therapist, David J. Musnick, M.D., UBC (June 1995) Applied Ergonomics, Suzanne Rodgers, Ph.D, Calgary, AB (September 1995) Repetitive Strain Injuries: Low Back Pain and Other Issues. Second Annual Update in Occupational Medicine, UofA (October 1995) Outcome Measures and Evidence-Based Practice, UofA (October 1995) The Athletes Shoulder ,David Magee, PhD & Ron Mattison, Dip.Sport PT,Calgary, AB (May1996) Back to Golf, A Sport Med. Program for Golfers, HJ Ferrante, and Tom Nix (July 1996) Laurie Hartman Level 1 Osteopathic Techniques, Royal Columbian Hospital, Coquitlam BC , (Feb. 1999) FITforeGOLF Golf Injury Seminar, Dave Lindsay and Dean Walker (May 2000). Osteoporosis Clinical Management, Barbara Beatty, Kelowna BC. (May 2000). Vestibular Rehab., A Practical Approach, B.Tonks + E.Thompson, Kelowna BCrn(Nov.2000) Professional Leadership and Clinical Management, PABC, Vancouver BC (Nov. 2000) Medical Exercise Therapy for the Upper Extremity, Holten Institute, Phillipe DeClerk, Kelowna BC (March 2001) Evidence Based Practise, Outcome Measures, A Critical Evaluation of Research in Physical Rehab., Bev Padfield and Paul Stratford, Calgary AB. Oct.13/14, 2001. V5 Ortho. Spinal Manip., Jan Lowcock and Carol Kennedy, Calgary,AB. May 2003. Orthopaedic National Symposium, Research and Practise, Victoria BC Sept. 2003. The Lumbar Spine and Hip Integrating to the Pelvis, Diane Ann Lee, Victoria BC, pre-symposium 2 day course. Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS-Dry Needling) Dr. Chan Gunn course November 2004, Ottawa, ON. Practicum in Vancouver iSTOP March, 2005. Orthopaedic National Symposium, St.Johns NL, Oct. 2004. Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise in the Management of Cervical Disorders, Movement and Function: Evidence and Clinical Application, St.John's NL, post symposium course. Oct.2004 Orthopaedic National Symposium, London ON, Oct.2005. Running Biomechanics, Matt Walsh, Post symposium course. Oct.2005. rn• Orthopaedic National Symposium, Calgary, AB. Oct.2006 High Acceleration, Low Amplitude Thrust Techniques Erl Pettman April 2006.Employment History Nose Creek Sport Physical Therapy, Second Location in Thorncliffe Professional building (October 2005 to present), 100% clinic director/owner. Nose Creek Sport Physical Therapy Clinic, (formerly Beddington Physical Therapy clinic) Calgary, AB (January 2004 to present), 100% clinic director/owner. Beddington Physical Therapy Clinic, Calgary, AB (December 2001 to December 2003), 50% Clinic Owner/Clinician. Okanagan Sport Physical Rehabilitation Institute, Kelowna, BC (March 2000 to Nov. 2001) Cranbrook Physiotherapy Clinic, Cranbrook, BC (Jan. 1996 to Feb. 2000)Kinsmen Sports Centre Physical Therapy Clinic, Edmonton, AB (Sept. 1993 to Dec. 1995)rnUniversity of Calgary Sports Medicine Centre, Calgary, AB (Sept. 1992 to Aug.1993) Village at Crowfoot Physical Therapy Clinic, Calgary, AB (May 1992 to Aug. 1993) Professional Affiliations & Memberships Canadian Physical Therapy Association (since 1992) Orthopaedic and Sport Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (since 1992) Kinsmen Club of Edmonton (December 1994 to December 1995) Kinsmen Club of Cranbrook (January 1996 to February 2000) Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (since 1998) Member of the Canadian Healthcare Team (Canadian Olympic Association) at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg July-August 1999. Okanagan Thunder Lacrosse Head Therapist, 2000 season. Member of the Canadian Healthcare Team at the FISU World University Games, Beijing China Aug-Sept. 2001 Vice-Chair of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy, 2003-2004. Chair of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy, 2005-2006, Past Chair of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy, 2006-2007. Member of Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain, (iSTOP) Dr. Chan Gunn, since November 2004. Teaching & Lecturing Experience Lab Instructor Assistant, Undergraduate Manual Therapy Program University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. (September to December 1994) Injury Prevention and Early Managementâ€rnVarious Sports Groups, Calgary / Edmonton, AB. (1992 - 1994) Stretching for Beginner, Intermediate and Marathon Runners The Running Room, Edmonton, AB. (1993 - 1994) Posture and Performance - The Kinetic Chain The Alberta Teachers Association, Edmonton, AB. (June 1994) Preventative Stretching The Alberta Climbing Club, Edmonton, AB. (October 1994) The Grant MacEwan College Climbing Club, Edmonton, AB. (November 1994) Injury Prevention for the Shoulders, Hips and Lumbar spine Synchro Alberta, High Performance Camp, Edmonton, AB. (December 1994) Global Rehabilitation Strengthening Exercises for the Shoulder Girdle Complex Health Systems Group, Northern Telecom, Calgary, AB. (October 1995) Specific Sports Strengthening and Stretching for Developing Competitive Figure Skating Northern Alberta Figure Skating Conference, Vegreville, AB. (November 1995) Posture and Performance - Upper Quadrant Medical Office Assistants Association, Cranbrook, BC. (March 1996) Injury Prevention Seminars Tennis Elbow Crestbrook Forest Industries- Canal Flats, Elco,+ Cranbrook,BC (October 1997) E2E3 ( Extremity Level 2 and 3) Canadian Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy Course, rSaskatoon, Saskatchewan (April 1999) , Course Assistant Instructor. Ergonomics Consultant With Crestbrook Forest Industries at the Sawmills and Planar mills (1997-2000) Shoulder Rehab. LifeMark Orthopaedic Upper Extremity Symposium June 8, 9,10/ 2001 Kelowna, BC. (Presented Shoulder assessment and treatment protocols). Instructor in Training for the Canadian Physical Therapy Association, Orthopaedic division, SAOU, 2003.Management Courses:- Master of Influence Marketing and Sales seminar, The Personal Performance Centre, Calgary, AB. Sept. 22, 2004rn- Prosperous Physiotherapy Erika Trimble Business Coach, 2008.- Glazer Kennedy Inner Circle (GKIC) Marketing Member since March 2010Professional Interests Outcome measures: the validation of clinical protocols in shoulder, neck and lower back rehabilitation.