DAVID EVANS
PT, MSc(PT), Cert. DN, CF-L1
Ice Certified Specialist: Fitness Athlete
David is a physiotherapist and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer/Gymnastics coach in Toronto, ON. He received his Master's of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. Before returning to Toronto David practiced in orthopaedics in Halifax, NS.
As owner of Fitness Forward Physiotherapy David takes pride in helping all his clients reach their goals for both injury rehab, performance and recovery. He has a special interest in helping clients from a wide variety of sports including Gymnastics, CrossFit, and Olympic Weightlifting. He has been a volunteer therapist for the Canadian National Figure Skating Championships (2013), Sr. Pan Am Championships - Gymnastics (2014), Elite Canada - Gymnastics (2015, 2017), and many other local meets/competitions.
David is certified in Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete through the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE). He also completed advanced training as a Functional Dry Needling Specialist from Evidence in Motion. David uses a unique treatment style incorporating manual therapy, strength and conditioning and injury prevention re-training to help his clients return to sport and improve performance.
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Outside the clinic you'll find David in the gym coaching and training at YKV Fitness and outdoors with his French bulldog Maggie.
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MY CERTIFICATIONS:
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Ice Certified Specialist: Fitness Athlete
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Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association: Level 3 Upper + Lower
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Functional Dry Needling Specialist (Evidence in Motion)
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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
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Cervical Spine Management - ICE
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Lumbar Spine Management - ICE
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Total Spine Thrust Manipulation -ICE
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Persistent Pain Management - ICE
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Pregnancy & Postpartum for the Fitness Athlete- ICE
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Concussion Management
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Vestibular Rehabilitation
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NCCP Level 2 - Women's Artistic Gymnastics