Shayne Snape is a physiotherapist who graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), affiliated with McGill University. He speaks French and English.
Shayne is an expert in sports orthopedics. He is passionate about manual therapy for a wide range of injuries and is particularly interested in shoulder pathologies. His personal and professional background in contact sports have also allowed him to develop an interest in concussion-related rehabilitation. Whether it be an infant or an adult consulting, Shayne will take the time to listen to your concerns and provide a personalized approach while establishing a treatment plan that aims to optimize your rehabilitation.
In addition to being a physiotherapist, Shayne also holds the title of kinesiologist and has had the chance to take on the physical preparation, and rehabilitation of numerous athletes including both the soccer and football teams of the CEGEP de Chicoutimi and he has also worked with several local sports programs. As a youth athlete, he spent several years as a hockey goaltender for the sport-études de l’École Secondaire du Chêne-Bleu and played competitive soccer at the AA level. His experience as an athlete has allowed him to gather a greater understanding of the importance of adapting rehabilitation to an athlete’s specific sport and performance goals. As a former CrossFit coach, he is always ready to dissect more complex movements to facilitate motor acquisition in beginners as well as in elite athletes. Shayne believes that individualizing each patient’s rehabilitation provides a strong foundation for them to return to play safely, all while maximizing their potential.
To this day, Shayne remains an athlete at heart. In his free time, he commonly practices CrossFit and Ultimate Frisbee, and during the winter, you can find him on an ice rink or on the nearest ski slope. His version of a perfect Sunday involves relaxing, and watching another inevitable win from his favorite sports team, the San Francisco 49ers!
