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Yvonne Keats

Yvonne Keats

(Physiotherapist, MScPT, BScKin, CAFCI, FDN)

Yvonne completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta. She has worked in a private practice setting since 2010 and has completed numerous post graduate courses. She enjoys working with all age groups and conditions with a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, return to sport and physical activity, and post-operative rehabilitation. She values the importance of educating her clients on their diagnosis and injury prevention, and uses techniques in manual therapy combined with acupuncture, dry needling, K-taping, BFR and active exercise to achieve optimal function and a speedy recovery. Yvonne joined Global Physiotherapy Sherwood Park Inc. in October 2017. She works four days a week.

Yvonne’s qualifications include:

  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 2010
  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (with distinction), University of Alberta, 2007
  • The Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute: Certificate of Anatomical Acupuncture, 2012
  • Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling: Level 1 – Applications for Pain Management & Sports Injuries, 2015
  • Blood Flow Restriction Level 1 certification, 2020
  • Advanced K taping certification, 2021
  • FMS: Functional Movement Screening Level 1 certified, 2021

Professional affiliations:

  • Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
  • Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Continuing Education Courses include:

  • Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy: Levels 1, 2 & 3 – Upper and Lower Quadrants
  • Jim Meadows Peripheral Joint Manipulation
  • Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Symposium 2014
  • Active Shoulder Clinical Seminar: Level 1 – Mastering the Shoulder, 2016
  • Smart Tools BFR course and exam, 2020
  • Kinesiotaping Advanced course and exam, 2021
  • Functional Movement Screening Level 1 course and exam, 2021
  • Functional Movement Screening Level 2 certification 2022
  • Gunn IMS course in progress 2022

Yvonne’s Sports and Interests

  • running
  • weight training
  • biking
  • camping
  • skating
  • snowboarding
  • cross-country skiing
  • busy parent to three children

Yvonne’s Get to Know Me Interview