Susan L. Raven
Registered Physiotherapist
Ontario College of Physiotherapy
Registration No.: 03291
Education
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1971 University of Toronto: Diploma in Physical and Occupational Therapy
1983 University of Toronto: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Annual continuing education courses in various areas related to the practice of Physiotherapy
Professional Affiliations
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Licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Member of Ontario and Canadian Physiotherapy Associations
Clinical Experience
40 years of clinical experience:
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All areas of rehabilitation therapy
Acute and chronic orthopaedic, arthritic, and neuromuscular conditions
Chronic pain, fibrositis, myofascial pain, repetitive strain
Continuing Education
Numerous professional courses (1 or more per year) including:
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Wellesley Arthritis Course
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“McKenzie” Spine and Extremity Courses: Levels A, B, C, D and E
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Vertebral Manual Therapy Courses: Levels 1, 2 and 3
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Extremity Manual Therapy Courses: Levels 1, 2 and 3
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Stroke, Post-Polio; Muscle Energy; Yanda Techniques; “Spray & Stretch”; Whiplash; Chronic Pain
Management Courses
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Medical Exercise Therapy Courses
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Spinal and Extremity Joint Mobilization; Myofascial Release
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Update courses on Therapeutic Modalities
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Courses concentrating on specific areas such as the jaw, neck, pelvis, shoulder and hip
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Acupuncture
Senior Physiotherapist in charge of hospital department’s education program for five years prior to starting
the private clinic
Fitness Instructor
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Community based fitness classes 1986 to 1994
Seniors (50+) fitness classes 1991 to present
Susan L. Raven, Registered Physiotherapist
Clinical Experience
January 1995
to present
Owner/Clinician – Sue Raven Physiotherapy Clinic
September 1989 –
December 1994
Senior Physiotherapist (education) and Out-Patient Therapist, St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa
June 1981 –
September 1989
Staff Physiotherapist, Out-Patients, St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa
November 1979 –
June 1981
Senior Physiotherapist, St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa
January 1977 –
June 1979
Staff Physiotherapist, St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa
March 1975 –
June 1976
Senior Physiotherapist in Rehabilitation and Rheumatic Diseases, University Hospital, London Ontario
September 1973 –
March 1975
Staff Physiotherapist, University Hospital, London, Ontario
June 1973 –
August 1973
Staff Physiotherapist, Seaver Physiotherapy, Toronto, Ontario
October 1972 –
April 1973
Staff Physiotherapist, Diakonessenhuis Hospital, Groningen, Holland
July 1972 –
September 1972
Staff Physiotherapist, North Toronto Physiotherapy Centre
November 1971 –
June 1972
Staff Physiotherapist, Ottawa Civic, Hospital
Responsibilities: Planning and executing out-patient treatment programs for conditions such as acute and chronic
orthopaedic, arthritic, and neuromuscular conditions, chronic pain, fibrositis, myofascial pain; and MVA clients.
Responsible for department educational programs and out-patient outcome studies.
Responsibilities: Planning and executing treatment for a variety of out-patients, as noted above.
Responsibilities: Planning and executing patient treatment programs; in charge of physiotherapy students’ program;
planning department educational programs; teaching physiotherapists and other professionals inside and outside of
the hospital.
Responsibilities: (1) stroke and head injury rehabilitation; (2) amputee rehabilitation; and (3) arthritis rehabilitation
Responsibilities: Planning, executing and supervising the physiotherapy programs for stroke, spinal cord, amputee
and arthritic patients; supervising physiotherapy students; coordinating program with other professional areas;
teaching classes to other professionals and students.
Responsibilities: Various treatment techniques applied in each of: intensive care, general surgery, cardiology and
pulmonary care, pediatrics, neurology and orthopaedics.
Responsibilities: Treatment of out-patients, primarily orthopaedics
Responsibilities: Treatment of various in-patients and out-patients
Responsibilities: Treatment of out-patients, primarily orthopaedic
Responsibilities: Planning and executing treatment of orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation patients.