NICK LI
MSc.PT, BKin.
Registered Physiotherapist & Clinic Manager Etobicoke
Nick Li is passionate about helping his clients find the right motivation to help them reach above and beyond their goals. His approachable personality allows clients to feel comfortable expressing concerns regarding their conditions. He coaches his clients towards self-management by empowering them with knowledge.
Nick has expertise working with diverse neurological and orthopaedic injuries. He also has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and rare neuromuscular diseases.
Education & Training
Nick has experience working with clients with conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, vertigo, and post-concussion syndrome. He is known for his patient and personable nature in order to individualize a treatment program catered for each client.
He completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, and Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University. Nick has completed post-graduate courses in soft tissue release, the McKenzie method, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) outcome measure training. He plans to further his training in advanced manual therapy, neurodevelopmental treatment (Bobath), and medical acupuncture.
Passions & Pursuits
As a dancer who recently moved to Toronto, he is excited to integrate himself within the competitive hip hop dance scene and contribute to the diverse community in Toronto as a rehabilitation specialist!
During Nick’s free time, he enjoys exploring local bars and restaurant (psst, he loves taking suggestions), taking a variety of dance and exercise classes, and attending concerts in the city.
OUR BLOG
Propel Physiotherapy’s integrated healthcare team shares insights and tips on the most current evidence-based therapies, exercises, activities and health products, as well as the latest news on what we are doing in the clinic and community.
Congenital Torticollis Treatment
A child with torticollis (tightness in one side of the neck) will present with a head turned in one direction, and tipped in the opposite direction. Torticollis can lead to flattening on one side of the skull and issues with motor skills development. The estimated incidence of congenital muscular [...]
FOOSH Injury Rehabilitation: Fall Onto Outstretched Hand Injuries
When you are falling, your automatic reaction is to straighten your arms to “cushion” or “break” the fall. This instinct serves as a way to protect the head and face from making contact with the ground. However, with this type of reaction, a fall onto outstretched hand (FOOSH) injury [...]
Shin Splints Physiotherapy
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), are a common exercise-induced condition that affects the lower leg. It is one of the most common running-related musculoskeletal injuries. Studies report incidence rates ranging from 13.6 to 20%, and a prevalence rate of 9.5%.[i] In this article, we describe [...]