Shane is an experienced physical therapist and owner of Ascent Physical Therapy & Performance Lab, providing personalized physiotherapy care in Canmore and Lake Louise. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Shane has developed extensive expertise in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular focus on advanced manual and manipulative physiotherapy.
Originally trained in Australia at the South Australian Institute of Technology, Shane has continued to pursue advanced postgraduate education in orthopaedic manual therapy, spinal manipulation, sports physiotherapy, and intramuscular stimulation (IMS). His treatment approach combines skilled hands-on therapy with individualized exercise rehabilitation, strength development, and movement retraining to address the underlying factors contributing to pain and dysfunction.
In addition to his clinical practice, Shane is a Clinical Instructor with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, teaching postgraduate courses in advanced musculoskeletal assessment, clinical reasoning, and manual and manipulative therapy. His involvement in educating other physiotherapists reflects his ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and evidence-informed practice.
Areas of clinical expertise and interest include:
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Advanced manual and manipulative physiotherapy
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Assessment and treatment of spinal conditions, including neck and back pain
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Complex and persistent musculoskeletal conditions
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Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
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Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) and acupuncture
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Exercise rehabilitation, strength, and spinal stability
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Return-to-sport and activity-specific rehabilitation
Shane's sports physiotherapy experience has included working and travelling with Canada's National Cross-Country Ski Team, providing valuable insight into the demands of competitive sport and the rehabilitation needs of athletes.
An enthusiastic outdoor athlete himself, Shane enjoys telemark and cross-country skiing, ice and rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and running. His personal involvement in these activities gives him a practical understanding of the physical demands of sport and recreation, and the importance of restoring both function and confidence following injury.
Whether treating complex spinal conditions, persistent musculoskeletal pain, or sports-related injuries, Shane takes an individualized approach to care, combining clinical experience, skilled manual therapy, and active rehabilitation to help patients return to the activities that matter most to them.
