Executive
Executives of the Orthopaedic Division are volunteers dedicated to advancing orthopaedic physiotherapy in Canada and improving treatment options for patients. Through various committees and positions, Executives manage and update the curriculum and educational programs, develop and share current resources, and deliver networking opportunities and events to members.
Meghan Curle
Chair
Meghan is a private practice orthopaedic Physiotherapist based in Whistler, BC. Her professional practice integrates her passion for leadership, education and evidence-informed client care through clinical practice, her role as a mentor, and her involvement with the University of British Columbia’s MPT program as a clinical skills assistant.
Meghan graduated with her Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2009. She then continued her post-graduate training in manual therapy completing her Master’s of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice (Manipulative Therapy) through Western University. She is a mentor and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT).
Meghan strives for ever-evolving professional growth through continued learning and collaboration. She hopes to contribute by improving access to professional development for remote and rural clinicians to enhance availability of resources for those communities, thus empowering members of the Physiotherapy profession to provide top quality patient-centered care and evidence-informed practice.
Roxanne Azoory
Past Chair
Roxanne is the immediate past chair of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia (MPA), the Australian equivalent of the NOD. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy and holds a Clinical Musculoskeletal Specialist title through the Australian College of Physiotherapists and. She currently works at The Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic in Toronto.
Roxanne graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a BA in Psychology in 1998, then from the University of Toronto in 2001 with a BScPT. She started her career in Toronto in neurology and orthopaedics, then moved to Australia for 10 years where she completed her post-graduate MHlthSc in manipulative physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 2008. She graduated as a Clinical Musculoskeletal Specialist through the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2015 as the class valedictorian.
Roxanne is involved in research in prognosis after whiplash-associated disorders through the University of Sydney and is still closely connected with the Australian physiotherapy community. She still currently sits as an executive member of MPA, chairs a National Curriculum Steering Committee and has held a number of other leadership positions for the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Roxanne has been an instructor on post-graduate courses and an Associate Lecturer at the University of Sydney. She was awarded the NSW Branch Award by the Australian Physiotherapy Association in 2017 for her contribution to the growth of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Australia. She is enthusiastic about advancing the profession on a national and global level, and is very happy to be back in Toronto
Mujeeb Duranai
Treasurer
Mujeeb is passionate about orthopaedics, patient care, and contributing towards the advancement of the profession. He is a private practise physiotherapist at Align Physiotherapy + Sports Clinic in Mississauga, Ontario.
After receiving his Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, Mujeeb attended the University of Toronto and earned a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Throughout his education, Mujeeb took on leadership roles, culminating in serving as the President of the Physical Therapy Student Association. In 2019, Mujeeb completed an Advanced Health Care Practice Program (MCISc) through Western University and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). A strong believer in active treatment approaches, Mujeeb is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS – National Strength and Conditioning Association). He utilizes his advanced orthopaedic training to mentor other physiotherapists and physiotherapy students interested in challenging their clinical approach and treatment skills.
Mujeeb is a member of the Validity and Bias Committee for the Cochrane Cervical Overview Group, a research team that focuses on optimal treatments for various neck disorders. He is energized by regularly volunteering with physiotherapy students at the University of Toronto, assisting as a small group facilitator and supervising students on their clinical placements.
Outside of the clinic Mujeeb enjoys an active lifestyle, frequently playing indoor and beach volleyball, strength training, and bouldering.
Sitha Soung
Senior Resource Chair
Sitha is a private practice physiotherapist at Pure Lifestyle in Winnipeg, MB. He has a strong interest in orthopaedics, improving patient care and seeking strategies to promote speedy translation of research into practice.
Sitha graduated with his Master’s of Physiotherapy from the University of Manitoba in 2017. He continued his post-graduate training by completing his Master’s of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice (Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) at Western University in 2021 and becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). He is a registered mentor and is stays active in the community volunteering his time providing physiotherapy services to local high school and club football teams, as well as various other sporting events around his area.
Sitha is committed to life-long learning and is passionate about the continual pursuit of personal and professional development, evidence-informed practice and leadership within the physiotherapy profession.
Jenna Shulz
Junior Resource Chair
Jenna is a recent graduate from the combined MPT/PhD program at Western where she researched knee osteoarthritis, specifically inflammation in OA. She is currently the first combined Sport PT/Post-Doctoral Fellow at Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, studying female athlete health and return to sport postpartum.
As a former varsity cross country and track and field athlete, she has a large interest in sport, orthopaedics and women’s health, and bridging the gap between research and clinical implementation as a young clinician scientist.
Sarpreet Kahlon
Special Projects Coordinator
Sarpreet is passionate about empowering and evoking a sense of excitement towards our profession. She is a private practice physiotherapist working at EQ Physio in Oakville, Ontario. She also established her own in-home practice, Joint Movement Physiotherapy, with the aim of providing evidence-based practice within her home city of Brampton, Ontario.
Sarpreet graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Health Science from McMaster University in 2015. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2017. Upon graduating, Sarpreet continued to facilitate her learning and completed the Contemporary Acupuncture Program at McMaster University. In 2021, Sarpreet completed her Master of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT).
As a mentor, Sarpreet aims to simultaneously share and solidify her knowledge and skill set. As the Junior Resource Chair, she is excited to actively participate in collaborative opportunities aimed at transferring and implementing high quality evidence into practice. She is a life-long learner committed to the advancement of our profession.
Yukino Fukushima
Communications Chair
I graduated from McMaster University in 2018 with my MSc. Physiotherapy. Since graduation, I’ve pursued further education in pelvic health physiotherapy and through the Orthopaedic Division’s AIM system. I recently completed (just last month!) my Master of Clinical Science in Advanced Healthcare Practice and Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through Western University. This allowed me to receive my FCAMPT designation.
I’m looking forward to bringing young energy and my passion for physiotherapy to the comms position. Coming out of my MClSc program, I have such an appreciation for how holistic and empowering physiotherapy can be. I truly value our profession and am excited by the impact we’re able to have on our clients’ lives. I hope to thrive in this comms position to share the NOD’s values and tools with our colleagues so they too can feel that excitement and thrive in their clinical environments.
Lindsay Thompson
Knowledge Translation Committee (KTC) Representative
Lindsay is a private practise musculoskeletal physiotherapist working at REP Physio in Edmonton, AB. He strives to provide his clients with high-value care and to that end places a strong emphasis on continuing education and evidence based practise.
Lindsay graduated from the University of Calgary with a BSc in Kinesiology in 2006 and completed his MSc in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2009. In 2018 he and his family relocated to Perth, Australia where he completed a postgraduate Master of Clinical Physiotherapy majoring in Musculoskeletal Therapy at Curtin University. Upon return to Canada this provided him with the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). He remains closely connected with the U of A where he has the role of Clinical Educator.
Lindsay sees the process of translating what is learned through research to clinical practise as being vital to physiotherapy. He enjoys “bridging the gap” between researcher and clinician and hopes to spread that passion to other members of the profession.
Lauren Watson
Stakeholder Liaison
My name is Lauren Watson. I live and practice in North Vancouver. I have worked in Orthopaedic private practice for 22 years and went through the Ortho Div courses between 2001-2005. I received my FCAMPT in 2005.
I was involved in setting up the BC Section of the Ortho Div in 2001. We had a committee of 6-8 members throughout my time as Chair between 2001-2011. Our main focus was delivering the Ortho Div courses as efficiently and effectively as possible. We supported the members and instructors through quarter yearly meetings, arranged guest speakers and education sessions, started a website, developed a Newsletter (paper and mailed to all the members – how things have changed!). We moved course registration and advertising to an online format (again, a big deal back then!).
As a BC Section, we lacked clarity and support in terms of how we could work with other Provincial Sections/Units and could collaborate with the National Division. This Stakeholder Liaison role appeals to me because I would like to contribute to a team that has a goal of supporting all the provinces, making the commitment to understanding their needs and working to integrate them into the National Division. I am looking forward to my new position with the National Ortho Executive – thank you for this opportunity!
Brad Gangloff
Student Liaison
Brad is a physiotherapist practicing in Steinbach, MB. As a rural physiotherapist he strives to provide a high level of patient care, incorporating evidence into his clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. He is active in the community, working with local sports teams to provide physiotherapy services both on and off the field.
He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2016 with a Master of physiotherapy and has recently completed his Master of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Brad is looking forward to working as the student liaison to help build awareness for the Orthopaedic division and create lifelong learners in the physiotherapy community.