Barbara graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy with distinction in 1981. Her passion for physiotherapy, health, and the movement sciences are complemented by a Bachelor of Physical Education degree with distinction (University of Calgary) and ongoing certification as a fitness instructor.
Barbara has extensive post-graduate training, some of which includes: certification in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Concussion Treatment, Spinal Stabilization Exercise Training, Running Injury Prevention, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie), Treating Persistent Pain and certification to teach GLA:D (a very successful program for hip and knee osteoarthritis).
In 2008, Barbara successfully completed her Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Examination and received her Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (internationally recognized designation in manual therapy). She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Barbara loves to keep learning and is committed to best evidence practice. She enjoys doing her best for her clients and working with them to achieve their individualized goals.
Note to the wise, prevention is much less painful than trying to make gains once age-related decline becomes significant.
If you think you may have nerve compression in your arms, please see a qualified medical professional, such as a registered physiotherapist, who can help you sort it out.
Persistent pain can be a problem for about 1/3 of individuals who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy. If you or someone you know has ongoing pain after breast cancer surgery it is important to determine what is the cause of your pain.
If your lateral elbow pain is not improving it is important to be assessed by a physiotherapist to help manage these factors.
Breathing well is all about optimizing your body’s chemistry in various situations.
If you have lateral hip pain you can start to help yourself by not crossing your legs while sitting, standing equally on both legs, avoiding sleeping on the painful hip, stopping hip stretches and by modifying your activity until you see your physiotherapist for more advice specific to you!
Most falls happen at home in the bathroom, kitchen or on the stairs. Here are a few tips to make your home safer.