B.P.T, M.P.T (Orthopaedics)
Vijay Raj is an internationally trained Physical therapist with more than 12 years of experience in treating multiple musculoskeletal conditions, sports related injuries, pre and post-operative conditions. He holds a Bachelors in Physiotherapy, Masters in Physiotherapy (Orthopedics) degree and fitness certifications from India.
Since graduating as Physiotherapist, Vijay has worked at multi-disciplinary and sports injury clinics, Long term care, nursing home in Canada & India. He had opportunity to gain vast clinical experience of working with clients ranging from sports players to elderly patients with chronic pain to motor vehicle accidents and work related injuries. Working alongside and learning from many different Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and massage therapists gave him the tools to develop his holistic model of treatment.
His treatment approach involves working with clients to find the root cause and tailor solution to get them back to active life style. His treatment sessions largely involve combination of evidence based manual techniques such as soft tissue and joint mobilization, electro-modalities, cupping, IMS, and active component etc. all targeted at client recovery and maximizing functions to get them back to what they love. He focuses not only on treatment but on educating clients to prevent injury and optimize their potential. Being into sports he has been through a few sports injuries of his own which has helped him to become a better therapist.
He enjoys treating wide variety of clients and conditions including neck pain, back pain, knee pain, shoulder injuries various other musculoskeletal complaints and gets inspired by clients getting back to active, pain free life.
He is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
He has previously worked with the following organizations
CBI Healthcare – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Ace Sports Clinic – Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Shepherd Village, Long term care and nursing Home – Toronto , Canada
Advanced Physiotherapy Clinic (India)
Divya Sparsh Physiotherapy Clinic (India)
Sporting Background: cricket, swimming ,yoga .
Interests: Fitness, travelling, reading, adventure sports.
Passionate about: Helping people, continuous learning, staying fit and active.
Favourite Quote: “Life is not about finding yourself, Life is about creating yourself”