Christian Seguin

Registered Physiotherapist

Christian Séguin graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1997 with a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy and more recently obtained a Clinical Doctorate in Physiotherapy in 2015. Following his Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) Sport Certificate (1999) and Sport Diploma (2001), he has been serving regularly as Canadian Team Physiotherapist and Chief Therapist for multiple international games. Every year, he assists as examiner in the national examination process for the SPC division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and serves as Chair on the SPC Curriculum Review Committee. Christian successfully completed the Clinical Specialist program through the CPA in the field of Sport Physiotherapy. Since 2001, Christian’s interest and training in forensic rehabilitation has been put to use for the Superior Court of Ontario.

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Christian Séguin’s Professional Profile

Business Address:
314a 9th Street West,
Cornwall, Ontario, K6J 3A7

Tel: 613-936-0676

Email: [email protected]

Bilingual: French and English

Academic Background

Doctorate in Physical Therapy, EIM Institute, Louisville, KY 2015
B.Sc. Physiotherapy, Magna Cum Laude, University of Ottawa, 1997
Sport Physiotherapy Diploma, Sport Physiotherapy Canada, Toronto, 2001
Flight Paramedic Certification, Sunnybrook Trauma Centre, Toronto, 1991
Aero-Medical Physiology and Evacuation Certification, Seneca College, Toronto, 1990
Basic Trauma Life Support, University of Montreal, Algonquin College, 1989, 1999
Ambulance and Emergency Care, (with distinction), Algonquin College, Ottawa, 1987

Publications

Whitewater Injuries, Momentum: The Official Newsletter of Sport Physiotherapy Canada, Summer 1999, pp.13-16
Back at Work: “A Complete Back Care and Lifting Program”, self edited, Copyright Back at Work 2000, 52 pages. Co-authored with Ms. Alana Francis (B.Sc.PT)
“The Past Giving to the Future”: feature article in Leadership Special Issue in the physiotherapy professional publication Physiotherapy Practice (Canadian Physiotherapy Association National Publication), April-May 2017.

Physiotherapy Related Experience

June 2005 to present	Physiotherapist/Owner: Active Sport Physiotherapy Clinic. A Private practice evaluating and treating mostly an orthopaedic caseload and specializing in sport injury conditions.
March 2014	*Consultant for McKesson Canada (pharmaceutical distribution company) for Orthopedic Bracing Revision and Classification:* Classifying various products into clinical preference. Formatting algorithm templates for pharmacy personnel from referral to product fitting.
October- November 2015	Keynote Speaker for McKesson Canada (pharmaceutical distribution company): Bracing Up for Dysfunction Seminar. A one-day training program for pharmacy personnel on brace fitting, choosing the best products upon medical referral and classification of products. Nine seminars across Canada: Moncton, Sudbury, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, London, Ottawa
2000-2006	Physiotherapist and Manager of the Centre Professionnel du Havre (Valleyfield, Québec), A general orthopaedic clinic in a multi-disciplinary centre. Served as Acting Clinic Manager from Feb. 2003 to March 2006
2001-2006	Teacher: Sport Physiotherapy class (PHT 4541) University of Ottawa, Department of Health Sciences, School of Rehabilitation. Co-Responsible for teaching the final year university students in Sport Physiotherapy and establishing the course curriculum
1999-2000	Physiotherapist of the WorkWise Physiotherapy and Disability Management Centre Inc. A clinic specializing in sport injuries, independent assessments and industrial rehabilitation. Physiotherapists for the Ottawa 67’s, Junior Senators, Junior Riders Football Team and South Ottawa Canadians Jr. B Hockey Team.
1998-2000	Physiotherapist/Owner of the ACCESSIBLE Physiotherapy Clinic A mobile Physiotherapy clinic exploring and offering on-site rehabilitation and ergonomic services to various industries. Also a well-equipped on-site sport physiotherapy clinic.
1998-1999	Physiotherapist Contracted by the Physio Sport Plus Clinic, a private practice seeing mostly an orthopaedic caseload and specializing in sport injury conditions
1998	Assistant Clinical Teacher – University of Ottawa Physiotherapy program Part-time assistant for Dr. Tremblay for the laboratory of Electromodality course. I was responsible for teaching the micro-current course.
1998	Assistant Clinical Teacher – University of Ottawa Physiotherapy program Part-time assistant for Dr Brosseau and Dr. Harman for some of the laboratories of the goniometry, surface anatomy and muscle testing courses
1997	Physioherapist Contracted by the Ottawa Valley Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Clinic, a private practice seeing mostly an orthopaedic caseload ranging from industrial injuries to sport specific related injuries or general orthopaedic conditions.

Industrial Evaluation and Rehabilitation Experience

2001 to present

Industrial Rehabilitation Consultant and Clinical Ergonomist

An on-site consultant service agency focusing on education seminars, back injury management at work, ergonomic evaluations and work task analysis. Clients included federal government, Ontario Health Units, Children Aid’s offices and professional offices.

2000-2001, 2007-present

Court Expertise Consultations.

Including pre-court FCE and Independent evaluation, case consultation and court preparation.

1999,2000

Independent Physiotherapy Evaluator (see WorkWise Experience above)

Managing/assessment a variety of complex rehabilitation cases for consult, rehabilitation management and forensic purposes. Part of a multi-disciplinary assessment group including physiotherapist, occupational therapist, vocational counsellor, ergonomist, orthopaedic surgeon and physiatrist. Also part of the Catastrophic Assessment Team.

Training

Industrial assessment and Forensic Training and Courses

Functional Capacity Evaluation Course
The Matheson System; administration, interpretation, reporting and criticizing of FCE.

Advanced Functional Evaluation Course: The Matheson System (Toronto)
Understanding of how to apply the current research in ability and disability to their areas of practice. Improve the defensibility of FCE reports and better answer the questions of referral sources and the courts. Provide a literature update on key articles and research pertaining to the field of FCE.Forensic Rehabilitation

Course with Roy Matheson
An Advanced Workshop on the evaluation of work capacity. Collecting data and analysing and reporting on the functional and quality of life consequences of injury in a court of law.

*Manual Therapy Spinal and Extremity Courses and Post-Graduate Certifications:*
E3V3 levels E1, E2, E3 (Extremity 1-3) and V1, V2, V3 (Vertebrae 1-3) A series of courses (8 days each) focusing on manual therapy techniques, musculoskeletal pathology/conditions and latest research.
Upper, Lower Quadrant Integration of Upper quadrant (neck and upper extremity) and lower quadrant (Lower back and lower extremities) after E3-V3 series. (10 days each).
McKenzie Part A Australian approach focusing on lower back disk dysfunction/hernia (4 days).
Mulligan mobilization (Upper/Lower quadrant) Australian approach(2 courses: upper extremity, lower extremity) focusing on active joint mobilisations (NAGS AND SNAGS techniques) for the spine and extremities (6 days).
Neural Mobilization Course (Upper/Lower Quadrant) Anatomy, physiology,manual therapy, techniques for neurodynamic dysfunctions (4 days).
Hand Therapy Course Anatomy review, post-surgical conditions, orthopedic conditions, splinting and exercises for the hand and wrist.
Lyn Watson Shoulder Course Level 1 & 2 Anatomy review, orthopaedic shoulder dysfunctions, post-operative conditions, Rotator cuff tear and repair, impingement syndrome, assessment skill and treatment techniques, manual therapy, exercise principles and programs (6 days).

Post-Graduate Sport Therapy Related Courses
Gunn – IMS Course (dry needling – acupuncture) (Part 1 and 2) Intra-muscular Stimulation through acupuncture needling technique: a modern medicine approach addressing chronic pain conditions, muscle fiber shortening, chronic inflamed tendons.
New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries The latest literature, discussion, training techniques, coaching and tretment technique on running injuries. In-depth biomechanical analysis cross-linking training errors with running pathology (3 days).
Sport Massage & Sport Physiotherapy Level II Course A Sport Physiotherapy pre-examination preparation course addressing sport equipement analysis, emergency first response, advanced taping techniques, sport injury management (3 days).
Athletic Taping Courses (3 courses) 1 beginner and 2 advanced levels
Sport Swiss Ball Courses (2 courses) Training and Therapy. A comprehensive swiss ball exercise course focusing on core and upper/lower extremity strengthening (4 days total).
Fit-Fore-Golf: Golf Injury and Rehabilitation, Level I Golf: Biomechanical analysis of the golf swing, literature and epidemiology review of golf injuries, injury management, working with the Golf Pro, pre-season exercise programs and return to the golf season (3 days).
Certified Fitness Consultant (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) Standardised physical fitness testing looking and flexibility, strength and cardio-vascular capacity following adapted exercise physiology guidelines(3 days).
A Seminar on the Athlete’s shoulder – by David Magee,PT, PhD and Ron Mattison An overview of shoulder pathology, biomechanical analysis of throwing injuries, post-operative care, exercise programs.
Training Program Design in Sport Physiotherapy – Bruce Craven Training and conditioning based on the latest literature and international coaching practices according to sports, energy source (ATP, anaerobic or aerobic), morphotype/sex differences (3 days).

Paramedic-Related Courses
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS – Advance Level)
Medication Certification: Symptom Relief Program
Defibrillator Provider
Certificate of Aero Medical Training, School of Operational & Aerospace Medicine, Toronto
Advance First Aid/First Responder and CPR Instructor for St-John Ambulance 1986-2007

Other Work Experience

1992-1997	Paramedic Level I (defibrillator, medication, ventilator), Cornwall Provincial Ambulance Service
1992-2006	Emergency Health Consultant Contracted by various universities/community colleges, fire departments, ambulance services, industries and sport clubs to set up first response teams, staff training, first responder, first aid, CPR and oxygenotherapy training.
1990-1992	Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Level III (intubation, intravenous, medication, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, defibrillation and external pacemaker, advanced obstetrics, paediatrics and neonatal resuscitation skills, needle thoracotomy, MAST, intraosseous infusion), Timmins, Ontario, Bandage 4 Jet Aircraft
1987-1990	Ambulance Officer Cornwall, Alexandria, St-Lawrence & District Ambulance Services

Committees and Volunteer Work

Committee Work

Chair Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) Curriculum Review Committee, 2016-2017

Clinical Specialist Consultant for SPC Title Committee, Sport Physiotherapy Canada, 2016

Executive Member of the Medical Committee, RBC National Junior A Hockey Championship, 2008

Chair – Appeal Committee for National Exam for Sport Physiotherapy Committee 2002

Executive Member of the Clinical Services Committee for the International Francophone Games 2001

Executive Member of Sport Physiotherapy Canada – Ottawa District, 1999, 2000, 2001

Executive Member of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association – Ottawa District Board, Editor of the Newsletter: CPA Keep in Touch, 1996, 1997

Examiner Work

National Examiner for Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) Sport Certificate and Sport Diploma levels, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2013 to 2018

National Examiner for the Canadian Academy of Sport & Exercise Medicine (CASEM) – Diploma of Sport Medicine, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013

Provincial Classifier for Athletes – International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Standards, March 2011

Sport Event Coverage Jeux de la Francophonie (World Francophone Games), Nice, France, Fall 2014
*Chief Therapist Experience* World Francophone Games, Nice, France, 2013 World University Games, Harbin, China, 2009 RBC Cup, Canadian Junior A Hockey Championship, Winter 2008 Canadian Special Olympics Winter Games, 2000 Junior Riders Football Team, !997, 1998 and 1999 seasons Myers Riders Midget Football Team, 1999 season World Whitewater Kayak Rodeo Championship, 1997 World Francophone Games: Clinical Coordinator for Polyclinic and Site event, Ottawa-Hull, Summer 2001 World Francophone Games: Event Coordinator and Chief Physiotherapist: sport event coverage for Sport Canada (Ottawa District and Region), 1999 and 2000 mandates
*Other Major Sport Events Covered (other than above):*
Youth Olympic Winter Games – Fourth Edition, Lillehammer, March 2016 Youth Olympic Summer Games —First Edition, Singapore, August 2010 World University Games, Bangkok, Summer 2007 World Synchronized Figure Skating Championship, 2003 Francophone Games IV, Ottawa, Host Medical Team, 2001
*Natio*nal Canadian Synchronized Figure Skating Championship, 2010 Canada Winter Games, Whitehorse, Winter 2007 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, 1999 and 2006 Canadian Firefighter Curling Championship, Winter 2004 Junior National Tennis Championship, 2002 Canadian Precision Skating Championship, 1998 and 2001 Training Camp, National Para-Olympic Volleyteam Team, Ottawa, 2000 Memorial Cup, OHL, April 1999 National Capital Cup: International Field Hockey Championship, 1997 and 1999 Canadian National Gymnastic Competition, 1997
*Seasonal* Official Physiotherapist for the JR. Hockey teams, Ottawa 67’s, South Ottawa Canadian, 1999 season

*Selected Substitute* Pan-Am Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2007 Francophone Games, Niamey, Niger, 2005

Professional Affiliations

Member of the Canadian/Ontario Physiotherapy Association: Sport and Orthopaedic Division
Member of the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario, Authorized Independent Practitioner
Member Registered of WSIB – Work Safety & Insurance Board
Member Registered of HCAI – Health Claim for Automobile Insurance
Member of Sport Physiotherapy Canada
Member of Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Member of Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Member of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain

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