Special Interests
- Pre and post surgery rehab including ACL and joint replacements
- Running and cycling injuries
- Sports & weightlifting injuries
- IMS / dry needling
- Ski & snowboarding rehab
Christian received his Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2014 and his Bachelor’s of Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV).
His background includes several years as a certified personal trainer and Kinesiologist through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. His eclectic approach utilizes manual therapy, manipulation, dry needling, exercise and education to optimize and restore normal movement. Christian strives to bridge the gap between a clinic rehab setting back to sport and gym environments for his clients.
His experience includes elite athletes and has travelled internationally with the Canadian Freestyle Ski team. He has worked with other teams including Vancouver Warriors and BC Rugby. Christian is a sessional instructor for Human Anatomy at UFV and a clinical skills assistant at UBC in the Department of Physical Therapy. He is also a published lead author in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Special Interests:
- Diagnosis and management of acute knee injuries
- Pre and Post-Surgical Knee/ACL Rehabilitation
- Return to Sport/Activity Conditioning and Testing
- Sports Injury & Weightlifting
- Exercise Prescription
- Sports Performance Rehabilitation
- Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation
- Dry Needling Roster
Research Expertise:
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences
- ACL and Knee Rehabilitation
- Knee osteoarthritis prevention and management
Linda is a clinician-scientist with extensive knowledge in knee injuries and rehabilitation. She is well known internationally for both her clinical and research knowledge. She is currently completing a post-doctorate fellowship with UBC focusing on using digital health technology to improve the health system for people with musculoskeletal pain.
She completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of British Columbia with a research focus on the impact of social support on recovery following a traumatic knee injury (e.g., ACL injury). With her thesis work, she also worked to develop an innovative program looking at how to delay and/or prevent knee osteoarthritis and physical inactivity. She is a clinical instructor in the Physiotherapy Masters Program at UBC.
Linda has more than 12 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist and has worked closely with sport medicine physicians and knee surgeons at her time at the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta. She treats a wide range of injuries, but has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing knee injuries, particularly ACL injuries. Linda’s treatment approach is strongly rooted in 1) exercise 2) evidence/research 3) empowering and educating patients. She is an avid climber and enjoys ice hockey and weight lifting.
View some of Linda’s previous projects on improving knee rehabilitation:
Presentation on group rehabilitation
ACL rehabilitation protocol developed by Linda
Publication on optimizing knee health
