André G. Riopel
BSc.PT., Dip.MT., MCPA., CSTF., FCAMT.
Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy
Advanced Diploma Manipulative Therapy
Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness Appraiser
Fellow Canadian Academy Manipulative Therapist
Specialty Areas: Orthopedics, Vestibular (balance and dizziness), Functional Capacity Evaluation
FORMAL EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Accredited Functional Capacity Evaluator with Ontario Insurance Commission Medical Rehabilitation and Disability Designated Assessment Centre 1994.
Accredited Functional Capacity Evaluator with Ontario Insurance Commission Residual Earning Capacity Evaluation Centre 1996.
Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator: Blankenship Corporation, Macon Georgia, October 1993.
Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness Appraiser certified since 1988.
Fellow Canadian Academy Manipulative Therapist since 1998
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2017 Unban Poling: Therapeutic Protocols
2015 Advanced shoulder course Bahram Jam PT Halifax 7NS 8 hours
2012 Explain Pain. David Butler Quebec City, 16 hours
2012 International Federation of Manipulative Physiotherapists Congress, Quebec City 16 hours.
2010 Recent Advances in the treatment of the shoulder Northeast Seminars, Toronto 16 hours
2009 Member of organizing committee for Physio North Kinex Conference, Sault Ste Marie – 16 hours + 30 hours volunteer time
2008 Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference – 15 hours
2006 Evaluation and Treatment of Lumbar Spine and Sacro-iliac Joint
Bram Jam Sault Ste Marie – 16 hours
2005 WSIB Program of Care Upper Limb injuries, teleconference – 2 hours
2004 Association of Designated Assessment Centres Conference – 8 hours
2002 WSIB Program of Care for Acute Low Back Pain, teleconference – 2 hours
2002 Current concepts in the Evaluation and Treatment of Dizziness
Chicago – 18 hours
2002 FSCO New Directions in Accident Benefits, Medico Legal issues in Designated Assessment Centres. Sault College – 5 hours
2001 Mulligan Concept, Manual Therapy Course Jack Miller – 16 hours
2000 Thai Yoga Massage. Kam Thye Chow. Montreal – 40 hours
1999 Myofascial Stretching Dr. Guy Voyer Toronto – 32 hours
1998 Management of the MVA Patient. Earl Pettman FCAMT
Hamilton – 24 hours
1998 The determination of Reasonable and Appropriate treatment for MVA clients. Association of Designated Assessment Centre. Toronto – 8 hours
1998 Conquer Pain: Annual Conference of Orthopedic Division CPA
Montreal – 19 hours
1998 Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Myofascial Dysfunction
Bharam Jahm, Sault Ste Marie – 8 hours
1997 Iyengar Yoga Training Workshop, Harbour Spring, Michigan – 16 hours
1996 Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement-Related Pain Syndromes Associated with Muscle Imbalances. Shirley Sahrmann, London – 16 hrs.
1995 Pre-placement Screening, Ray Matheson & Associates
Chicago – 14 hrs.
1995 Myofascial Pain Symposium ,Winnipeg – 32 hrs.
1994-1995 Osteopathic Training Canadian College of Osteopathy, Toronto-128 hrs.
1994 Vestibular Rehabilitation Conference, Minnesota – 32 hrs.
1994 Muscle Imbalance Course, V.Janda, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – 20 hrs.
1994 Ontario Insurance Association Update – 8 hrs.
1993 Blankenship, Functional Capacity Evaluation Clinical Certification
Macon, Georgia – 35 hrs.
1993 McKenzie Institute International Conference, Toronto – 16 hrs.
1992 Exploring Adult Education
Ontario Workers Compensation Institute, Sudbury – 16 hrs.
1992 Abnormal Neural Tissue Tension: Assessment and Treatment
Robert Elvey, CPA – Orthopedic Conference, Toronto – 16 hrs.
1991 Front Line Leadership
Management Course
Group Health Centre – 30 hrs.
1991 American Back Society & World Federation of
Chiropractic Conference, Toronto – 30 hrs.
1990 Desktop Publishing with Wordperfect
Community Computing – Sault Ste Marie – 8 hrs
1990 Ergonomics in the Workplace I
University of Michigan, Ann Harbor, Mi – 35 hrs.
1989 Industrial Rehabilitation
Keith Blankenship
Toronto, Ontario – 20 hrs
1984‑86 Mckenzie Institute Part A,B,C,D Manual Therapy Courses
London, Toronto
Wellington New Zealand, Detroit USA – 150 hours
1983‑85 E2‑E3, V2‑V3 Manual Therapy Courses
Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, Canada – 75 hour
1982 Orthopedics with Rene Caillet M.D.
Sault Ste Marie, Canada
1982 Grey Cup Sports Medicine Symposium
Toronto, Canada
1982 3rd Annual Sports Physiotherapy Symposium
1981 Level I Sports Physiotherapy Certificate
1981 St Johns First Aid Certificate
1979 Athletic Injury Management Certificate
EMPLOYMENT
1996-1997 Organized and taught Manual Therapy and Exercises for Common Orthopedic Problems.
A 6 month course for 24 physiotherapists from Algoma District and Upper Michigan.
1996-2000 Ontario Insurance Commission Loss of Earning Capacity Designated Assessment Centre (DAC)
1994-present Back In Motion Physiotherapy, a private owner-operated Physiotherapy clinic.
1994-2005 Functional Capacity Evaluator for Algoma Assessment Centre [Ontario Insurance Commission Medical & Rehabilitation Designated Assessment Centre (DAC)].
1989‑1993 Developed and managed the Group Health Centre’s Industrial Rehabilitation Program (a WCB Community Clinic). Responsible for all program development, patient liaison, managing staff of six, budgeting & clinical implementation.
Group Health Centre, Sault Ste Marie, On.
1989‑1990 Strain Prevention Program Co‑ordinator, Algoma Steel Corporation
One year contract position to develop and implement plant wide program to reduce strain injuries.
1989‑1990 Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology -Sessional Teacher
Manual Therapy for Physical Therapist
A 1 year course in Orthopedic Manual Therapy for 20 physiotherapists.
Sault Ste Marie, On
1981‑1990 Group Health Centre
Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Clinic
Sault Ste Marie, Canada
Senior Physiotherapist
1987‑88 Roger Main Manipulative Physiotherapist Locum Position
Wairoa, New Zealand
1983‑84 Sports Canada National Cycling Team – Physiotherapist (Soigneur)
1983 World Championships Switzerland
1984 Olympic Preparation Europe
Therapist for Canada’s National Men’s and Women’s Cycling Team
2 X 3 months contracts in Europe World Championships
Olympic Preparation
1983 Northwick Park Hospital and Research Centre
London, England
Cultural Exchange Physiotherapist
1984‑89 Custom Physiotherapy Equipment
Sault Ste Marie, Canada
Co‑owner of company. Manufacturing, sales and
repairs of physiotherapy equipment.
1981‑2000 Ontario Wrestling Federation
Sports Physiotherapist
Local, National and International Competitions
1981‑87 Soo Greyhounds Amateur Hockey Club
Team Physiotherapist
Sault Ste Marie, Canada
1980‑81 University of Western Ontario Wrestling Team
London, Canada
Athletic Therapist
1979‑2006 Official for Amateur Wrestling
Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association
1992-present President Sault Cycling Club
1990-2005 Chair City of Sault Ste Marie
Bicycle Advisory Committee
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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< Member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Orthopedic and Research Divisions
< Ontario College