shahzad Syed, PT

Shahzad has extensive experience assessing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including neck and back pain, sports injuries, joint and muscle injuries, repetitive strain injuries, orthopedic post-operative conditions, motor vehicle accident (ICBC) injuries, and workplace injuries, including WorkSafeBC claims. He also provides vestibular rehabilitation for individuals experiencing dizziness, balance disorders, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

He has a special interest in healthy aging and helping older adults maintain their independence, mobility, and quality of life. His care includes fall risk assessment and prevention, postural and gait analysis, functional strength training, balance rehabilitation, and individualized exercise programs designed to improve confidence, mobility, and everyday function.

His treatment philosophy focuses on identifying the underlying causes of pain and movement limitations rather than simply treating symptoms. He combines a comprehensive assessment with evidence-based manual therapy, individualized exercise prescription, and patient education to help patients improve mobility, restore function, and confidently return to work, sport, and the activities they enjoy.

In addition to clinical practice, Shahzad has contributed to research in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and evidence-based physiotherapy. His published research focuses on chronic spinal and peripheral jont pain, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, movement with mobilization, and rehabilitation outcomes. He is committed to integrating current research evidence into clinical decision-making to provide effective, evidence-informed care.

Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain, returning to sport, recovering after surgery, or looking to improve your mobility and overall quality of life, Shahzad is committed to helping you move with confidence and achieve your rehabilitation goals.

## Areas of Special Interest

- Neck & Back Pain

- Upper Extremity Conditions (Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist)

- Lower Extremity Conditions (Hip, Knee & Ankle)

- Sports Injury Rehabilitation

- Orthopedic Post-operative Rehabilitation

- Motor Vehicle Accident (ICBC) & WorkSafeBC Rehabilitation

- Vestibular Rehabilitation (BPPV & Dizziness)

- Healthy Aging, Balance & Fall Prevention

- Manual Therapy, & Exercise Rehabilitation

- Dry Needling

## Postgraduate Education & Certifications

- **Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)**

- **Master of Science in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy (MSPT)**

- Mulligan Concept: Spinal & Peripheral Manual Therapy

- Biomedical Dry Needling

- Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation

- Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Level 1

- Merrithew® Rehabilitation Pilates: Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization (RM1) & Peripheral Joint Stabilization (RM2)