
Martine Patterson
About
Martine graduated from Dalhousie University with a Master in Physiotherapy in 2011 and a Bachelor in Science of Kinesiology in 2008. She continued her education to assure quality of care for her patients by completing the level 1 & 2 manual therapy (CPA orthopedic division), level 1 & 2 acupuncture and dry needling, APTEI: AdvancedLumbo-Pelvic Complex & Advanced Lower Extremity, Kinesiotape level 1&2 and Sports Physiotherapy by Bruce Craven. Martine also completed the WorkWell Functional Capacity Evaluation course and Cancer C.A.R.E. Rehabilitation course. Since 2015, she has taken a keen interest with the Concussion and Vestibular rehab by taking numerous courses including: intro to advanced vestibular and concussion training, Impact training, Padula NVPT level 1-3 with ongoing training.
Martine has always had and interest in sports, particularly cross-country running, golf, soccer, and volleyball. In high school she played on AAA and provincial teams. During her studies, Martine was a trainer/therapist for the Dalhousie football team and has continued in this role with the Ramblers Junior A hockey team in Amherst 2011-2013, 2017-19. Martine enjoys many different activities with her family including hockey, figure skating, traveling, going for hikes and boating.
Specializations
- Physiotherapy
- Dizziness + Balance / Vestibular Rehab
- Cancer rehab
- Acupuncture
- Visual Rehabilitation
- Concussion care
- Pain Management
- Exercise prescription
- Functional Testing
- Work Conditioning/Hardening
- Functional Abilities Evaluation
- LIFT Program - Lifemark Integrated Functional Transition Program
- Sport Medicine/Sport Therapy
- Functional Dry Needling
- Functional Restoration
Languages
- English
- French
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Physiotherapy
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