BOOK APPOINTMENT

Albert Chan

Clinic Director/Owner

PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CGIMS

Schedule

Mondays: 7am to 2pm
Tuesdays: 11am to 7pm
Wednesdays: 7am to 1pm
Thursdays: 11am to 7pm
Fridays: urgent care scheduling
Areas of Expertise

• Accepting new patients (on a limited basis)
• Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapist
• Gunn IMS Dry Needling
• Shockwave Therapy
• Running Athletes and Overhead Shoulder Athletes
• Running Gait Analysis
• Vestibular Conditions and Concussion Injuries
• Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
• Consultant for complex and challenging injuries and conditions
• Consultant for patients undergoing interventional procedures

About Albert Chan

Albert has a diverse background in various sports, including competitive swimming, badminton, running, and cross-country skiing – all of which have significantly influenced his approach to physiotherapy practice. With experience competing at both Provincial and National levels in badminton and actively participating in running and cross country ski racing, Albert specializes in treating active individuals.

Albert’s passion is promoting exercise as a form of medicine and observing its positive impact on physical and mental health. Through continuous collaboration with healthcare professionals, including serving as a clinical instructor for Family Physician residents at the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine Program, Albert is committed to expanding his knowledge to provide comprehensive support to his patients. His dedication to ongoing professional development ensures that he maintains high standards of practice and delivers exceptional care to those he serves.

Q & A

I was a competitive swimmer until age 14. From then on, I played competitive badminton from age 14 to 20. I competed both Provincially and Nationally.

Once I completed University, I began running and cross-country skiing and still do so very regularly. I train with a local running club and race in 5km, 10km, and half marathons. In the winter, I race in cross-country ski races in Alberta.

I am very blessed to have found a profession in Physiotherapy that combines my love and passion for sport, exercise and physical activity with restoring people to pursue the same. I treat many active people, especially runners and skiers, because of my knowledge and involvement in these two sports. The immediate connection I make with fellow athletes is invaluable because of my background in sports. I also treat a lot of badminton and tennis players because of my background as a badminton player.
People who are sedentary are at risk of many health problems like cardiovascular disease, bone and muscle loss, cancer, diabetes and mental health problems. Despite the overwhelming positive benefits of both cardiovascular and strength training, large segments of society are still inactive. What is most rewarding to me about my profession is being an advocate of exercise and observing the positive physical and mental health effects on our population. Exercise is medicine, and every day, I get to exercise as a part of my job and be an example to my patients of what an active lifestyle looks like.
Over the last 28 years, I have developed an advanced practice in managing many different conditions, from chronic pain patients to young and active athletes. I have advanced training in manual therapy, exercise prescription, and vestibular and concussion rehab, and I can refer patients for X-rays, ultrasound and MRI scans. I also work closely with Sports Medicine Physicians and Physiatrists and have many years of managing complex patients undergoing injection therapies.
Over the last 28 years, I have earned advanced degrees in manual therapy, vestibular and concussion education and radiology. I never stop learning. Every year, I spend time with radiologists, sports medicine physicians and Physiatrists in their Clinics to learn from them. I am a Clinical Instructor for Family Physician Residents from the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine Program. I am also a mentor and consultant for all my staff physiotherapists and massage therapists. Therefore, I have never separated clinical practice from professional development and continuing education.