MARY BRANNAGAN, B.HK., B.Sc.(PT), Dip Manip PT, FCAMT
Registered Physiotherapist

Education:

• Bachelor of Human Kinetics, University of Windsor,1983.
• Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) University of Toronto,1986.
• Advanced Diploma of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 2006.

Continued Education:

• Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques
• Spinal & Peripheral Joint Mobilization & Manipulation
• Assessment & Treatment of Spinal Instabilities
• Manual Therapy for the Fascial System
• Neurodynamics
• Sports Injury Assessment/Treatment/Prevention
• Assessment/Treatment of Running Injuries
• EMG
• Headaches of Cervical Origin
• Mulligan Mobilizations
• Breathing Evaluation & Management
• Advanced Courses in Muscle Dysfunction and the Resultant Movement Impairments
• Advanced Clinical Reasoning
  

Memberships:

• Member of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (Resident 2004, Fellow 2006).
• Member of the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations, since 1986.
• Current member of Orthopaedic Division of Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations.
• Past member of CPA / OPA Sports Division.
• Past Member of CPA / OPA Private Practice Division.
• Member of Walkers and Runners Around the County of Essex (WRACE).

Physiotherapy Work Experience:

• 23 years of Physiotherapy practice experience.
• Most recent 9 years in private practice in Windsor, treating complex orthopaedic conditions (spinal & peripheral), sports injuries (especially running injuries), work-related injuries, injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Prior to that, 12 years orthopaedic physiotherapy experience in teaching hospital setting, including Upper Extremity Reconstruction, Fracture Clinic, Haemophilia Clinic, Plastic Surgery, Sports, Post-Surgical rehabilitation, and Acute/Chronic Spinal & Peripheral Joint Injuries. Also worked as a liaison to the University of Toronto Faculties of Physiotherapy and Medicine Student Education, mentoring students and CPA residents.
• Team Therapist/Event Coverage for Track & Field and Women’s Field Hockey Teams, University of Toronto David L. McIntosh Sports Injury Clinic, 1984-1992.
• Lecturer, University of Toronto Faculty of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedics.
• Lecturer, University of Windsor, Faculty of Human Kinetics, Functional Anatomy, 1999.
• Lecturer on numerous topics related to Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment of Orthopaedic Injuries/Conditions to: Medical Students, Physiotherapy Students, Physicians, Surgeons,  Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Kinesiologists, Running Clinics, & other Special Interest Groups.

Orthopaedics / Sports Voluntary Medical Experience:

• Medical Team Physiotherapist, Pan American Athletics Championships, Windsor, 2005.
• Medical Performance Team Therapist, Boiling Point World Wheelchair Track Classic, Windsor, 2007 & 2008.
• Medical Team Physiotherapist, Senior National Track and Field Championships, Windsor, 2007.
• Medical Team Physiotherapist, Canadian Olympic Trials Track & Field, Windsor, 2008
• Contract Physiotherapist, accompanying Tessa Virtue (National Team Figure Skater) to various International Skating Competitions, including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. 2009 - 2010.
• Mentor, Physiotherapists pursing intermediate & advanced manual therapy examinations, ongoing.

Personal Interests:

• Veteran marathon runner, having completed 22 marathons and countless shorter distance road races.
• avid kayaker & cyclist.

Mission:

• To assist patients in achieving maximum functional independence and health by educating and utilizing the most up to date assessment and treatment techniques in Manual Therapy and Exercise available.