Madeline Spangehl - Physiotherapist & Registered Hand Therapist
Qualifications & Training: Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc. Kin), Orthopaedic Division Level 1, HTCC Certified Hand Therapist, The Painful Shoulder with Adam Meakins
Professional Membership: College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC), Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC), Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT), American Society of Hand Therapy (ASHT)
Madeline graduated from the Master of Physical Therapy Program at the University of British Columbia in 2018. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. While there, Madeline competed for the varsity women’s rowing team and was a multiple time medalist at the Canadian University Rowing Championships. After graduating from physiotherapy school, Madeline started working in acute and outpatient settings at the Royal Jubilee, working with a diverse range of patients from post-surgical to chronic condition management. For the past three years, Madeline has been working towards a specialization in hand therapy. She has over 4000 hours of experience treating repetitive overuse injuries, traumatic injuries, post-surgical rehab, arthritis, and nerve damage of the upper extremity.
Madeline enjoys working one on one with her clients and trying to better understand how their injury is impacting their life. She works with her clients to regain their strength and mobility following an injury and get back to their usual activities. Madeline’s treatments are guided by evidence-based practice. She supports her clients with the use of self-management strategies, education, splinting and bracing, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy.
Madeline was born and raised in South Surrey, BC. She came to Victoria for her post-secondary education and is happy to call it her home. Outside the clinic, Madeline enjoys staying active by running or mountain biking with her dog, Remi. She likes to take on fitness challenges, having previously participated in several road and trail half marathons. She enjoys entertaining friends and cooking plant-based meals. Lately, Madeline has been staying busy helping her husband with DIY renovations to their home.
Contact Mackenzie: Madeline@WeAreAgile.ca