Brian Oderkirk
About
Brian graduated from Queen’s University in 2011 with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology. He then earned a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2013. He has been employed as a Physiotherapist in a variety of private healthcare settings since that time.
Brian’s main clinical focus is on treating musculoskeletal injuries with a particular focus on providing education to his patients in order to empower them to take control of their health. He has completed post-graduate courses in Functional Dry Needling, Acupuncture (AFCI Level 1), Vestibular Rehabilitation, Concussion Management (Shift Concussion Management, Manual Therapy Levels 1 and 2 (CPA Ortho Division), Mulligan Concept, Cervico-Thoracic Management, PGAP, and WorkWell Functional Capacity Evaluation.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys road and mountain biking, playing hockey, tennis, camping, hiking, and bird-watching.
Specializations
- Exercise prescription
- Functional Dry Needling
- Functional Testing
- Intramuscular stimulation
- Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- OWN MSK Programs
- OWN Neuro Programs
- Physiotherapy
- Concussion care
- Sport Medicine/Sport Therapy
- Work Conditioning/Hardening
- Pain Management
- Functional Abilities Evaluation
- Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Dizziness + Balance / Vestibular Rehab
- Functional Work Capacity Assessment
- Bundled Care (Ontario Hospital Program)
- OHIP
- Solutions Approach
Languages
- English
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Physiotherapy
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Dizziness and Balance
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Occupational Therapy
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Chiropractic
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Psychology
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Kinesiology
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