AAP Member
Dr. Schneider is a Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He is a partner at Evidence Sport and Spine in Calgary, Alberta. Geoff is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, at the University of Calgary. He also holds adjunct faculty appointments at Andrews University and McMaster University in their respective Departments of Physical Therapy. Following completion of his Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University, Geoff completed his Fellowship in Manual and Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) in 2002. He also became certified in GunnIMS in the same year. Geoff completed his doctoral studies (DSc) from Andrews University. His research involved cervical spine facet joint mediated pain and its effect on sensory hypersensitivity in chronic whiplash patients. He has presented at numerous conferences and clinical rounds and has taught post-graduate courses across the globe. Geoff has a strong in diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests, particularly in cervical spine disorders. As a result, he is pursued further doctoral studies, a PhD specializing in clinical epidemiology, at the University of Calgary in the Cumming School of Medicine. He completed his PhD in May 2013 and his research involved the derivation of a clinical prediction guide in the diagnosis of facet joint mediated pain in the cervical spine. Geoff was awarded a CIHR doctoral research award Canada Graduate Scholarship. Geoff has published numerous peer-reviewed papers in the area of musculoskeletal pain. He completed a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Alberta. His postdoctoral research is in the area of advanced physiotherapy practice and spine care management. Dr. Schneider has worked with and continues collaboration with various provincial committees to optimize the management of musculoskeletal disorders for Albertans living with musculoskeletal pain. Through his passion for life-long education, and through his involvement as Dr. Schneider is the Chair of the board of the Alberta Association of Physiotherapy, his vision is to see physiotherapists continue to advance their involvement and expertise in multidisciplinary environments for the betterment of patient outcomes world-wide. Additionally, Geoff is involved in community sport having served as a board member of Hockey Calgary for ten years. Ranging from his days playing hockey in the OHL and USport to coaching hockey for decades, his passion for life-long involvement in sport and physical activity is echoed as he and his wife, Kathryn, enjoy watching their children engage in their sporting activities in the NCAA and OHL.
201, 2000 Veteran's Place NW
geoff.schneider@evidencesportandspinal.com
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