Registered Kinesiologist

Rehabilitation

• Collaborate with a physiotherapist for rehab treatment programs

• Execute on physiotherapist led treatment plan

• Work with patients in between physiotherapy appointments, as a part of the treatment plan

Kinesiology Treatment

• Be responsible for the provision of one-on-one and group kinesiology exercise prescription

• Provide disability management coordination

• Complete functional assessments

• Work with a client profile that can range from orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, to cognitive and/or mood related

• Design and implement a therapeutic exercise program to meet the identified client needs

• Prepare progress and discharge reports delegated by the treating clinician

• Assist the treating clinician with return to work planning

• Teach a variety of group education classes

• Assist health professional team with assessing patient medical conditions, overall health, review musculoskeletal health, posture and reflexes

• Facilitate neuromusculoskeletal therapy

• Counselling and education on lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise

Assessments

• Assess patient active and passive range of motion [ROM]

• Assess strength

• Review asymmetries or imbalances present

• Facilitate development of exercise program and guided stretches

• Summarized findings from the assessment will be provided to the supervising health provider

• Manual soft tissue release can be applied to the patient if indicated during strength and mobility treatments

Kinesiologist Resources

• Utilization of assessment questionnaires such as:

• Get Active Questionnaire

• Abilities for Active Living Questionnaire AAL-Q

• Physical Activity

• Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire

• PASB-Q

• Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire