TOPIC: The Benefits of Physiotherapy After Brain Injury
Speakers: Physiotherapists Kyle Whaley and Hoong Phang of Propel Physiotherapy
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Speaker Biographies:
Kyle Whaley has a reputation for achieving great results for clients with complex injuries and behavioral challenges caused by motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, and sports injuries. He has a special knack for simplifying an assessment and attaining a diagnosis for clients who have exhausted all other avenues and almost lost hope.
His passion for helping people move forward with their recovery inspired Kyle to launch Propel Physiotherapy, in January 2016. His vision is to build the Greater Toronto Area’s leading treatment centre for catastrophic neurological injuries and complex orthopedic injuries.
Kyle and his colleagues use a holistic approach that emphasizes client-centered treatment, research, education, community engagement.
Hoong Phang
Hoong Phang believes that every person is capable of improving their current physical situation. He is passionate about developing unique strategies through critical analysis and assessment to help his clients achieve their personal goals. This client-centered approach helps to guide his physiotherapy practice. He is consistently fine-tuning his clients’ sessions and discovering new ways to access their goals despite physical or mental barriers.
His experience in varsity sports, and working as a research assistant alongside physiotherapists at McMaster University gave him a close look at the role rehabilitation experts play in improving the lives of people with injuries and disabilities. Those experiences shaped his perspective on the importance of health-related quality of life. It also helped him to choose his career path.