04 - The McKenzie Diploma and being a PT in Canada with Dr Eduardo Correa

`` The illiterate of the 21st century is not the one that cannot read or write is the one that can’t learn, unlearn and relearn ``. – Eduardo Correa.

Our guest is Dr. Eduardo Correa, Pht, Dip. MDT. Dr. Eduardo has been practicing Physical Therapy since 2007 (EBMSP - Brazil). In 2009, he obtained his manual therapy certification from Manual Concepts in Perth, Australia. That same year, he completed his level 3 manual therapy of the lower quadrant with the Association québécoise de physiothérapie manual orthopédique (AQPMO). In 2010, he immigrated to Canada.  In 2017, he obtained his McKenzie / MDT international diploma, the latter being the highest level of training in this method. Also, in 2017, Eduardo completed the vestibular rehabilitation course. Eduardo is on the faculty at Dawson College for the physiotherapy techniques program, where he taught physiology, kinesiology, and clinical training.

What will you learn:

· Eduardo`s story and career

· Process of getting his Canadian Physical Therapy license

· Canadian immigration process

· Canadian vs American vs Brazilian Health System

· Experience with the McKenzie Method

· About the Diploma Program of MDT

· Experience working in a McKenzie Certified Clinic

· Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers

· How to become successful in Physical Therapy

Eduardo`s favorite resource of information:

Books:

1. Grieve`s Modern Manual Therapy: The Vertebral Column by Boyling and Jull

Scientific articles:

· SIJ – Changing The speech in how to explain the SIJ joint

Eduardo`s contact information:

Website: https://www.physiosa.ca/

Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SnX98y4SJIk

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