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Geneviève Renaud
Registered Bilingual Physiotherapist

BSc(PT), MClSc (Manip. Ther), Sport Physio Diploma, RISPT, FCAMPT
Registered Sport and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

CAREER:

Owner, Geneviève Renaud Physio + Performance

Creator of the Strong Dancer Program

Physiotherapist, Cheer Canada Senior National CoEd Team

Physiotherapist, Ottawa Osteopathy & Sports Therapy

EDUCATION:

University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (magna cum laude). 2008

Western University, Masters of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice - Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. 2014

CERTIFICATIONS & FELLOWSHIP:

Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy. 2013

Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. 2014

Registered International Sports Physical Therapist. 2017

TEACHING AND MENTORING:

Instructor, K Tape International

Instructor, Taping for Sport. Sport Physiotherapy Canada’s Core Competency Courses

Mentor, and examiner for Sport Physiotherapy Canada

Co-developer & teacher for Pivot Dancer’s Assessing and Treating Dancers & Artistic Athletes

Guest speaker for the uOttawa Physiotherapy program’s sports physiotherapy week

PUBLICATIONS:

Renaud, G. (2024, Spring). Rediscovering the Rhythm; A physiotherapist’s tips on returning to dance after an injury. The Dance Current, 27(2), 34.

Renaud, G., & Napier, C. (2024). Highlighting the gap in sports physiotherapy and sports medicine research and education. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 58(5), 239-240.

Renaud, G. (2024, Winter). Connecting Creativity and Physicality: How physiotherapists can be important collaborators. The Dance Current, 27(1), 42.

Renaud, G. (2023, Fall). Healthy Connections: Caring for your tendons. The Dance Current, 26(4), 13.

Renaud, G. (2023, Summer). It’s In the Bones. The Dance Current, 26(3), 13.

Renaud, G., & Napier, C. (2023). Narrowing the gap. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(5), 249-250.

Renaud, G. (2023, Spring). The Benefits of Community Dance Programs for Your Body and Mind. The Dance Current, 26(2), 16.

Renaud, G. (2023, Winter). Ask the physiotherapist about hip flexibility. The Dance Current, 25(2), 44.

Renaud, G., & Napier, C. (2022). Warm-up: from challenges to opportunities. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56(12), 651-652.

Renaud, G. (2022, Spring). The Dance Teacher (Not the Doctor) Is In. The Dance Current, 25(2), 44.

Renaud, G., Hampson, D. (2021, Fall). Back To School. The Dance Current, 24(4), 17-18.

Bleichert, S., Renaud, G., MacDermid, J., Watson, L., Faber, K., Lenssen, R., ... & Sadi, J. (2017). Rehabilitation of symptomatic atraumatic degenerative rotator cuff tears: A clinical commentary on assessment and management. Journal of Hand Therapy, 30(2), 125-135.

PRESENTATIONS:

The Hypermobile Athlete. Carleton Sports Medicine Rounds. Ottawa, ON 2023

Covid-19 & the Olympics: Experiences, lessons learned, and reflections. Keynote Speaker at The 38th Homecoming Sport Medicine Symposium. Western University, London, ON 2021

The Hypermobile Athlete: Assessment, Clinical Considerations & Rehabilitation. Ontario Medical Association: Sport Med Conference. Toronto, ON 2020

A Progressive Strengthening Program for Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement. International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Annual Conference. Montréal, QC 2019

AWARDS:

Nominated, IMPACT Magazine’s Canada’s Top Fitness Instructor. 2021

Canadian Physiotherapy Association – Paediatric Division Award. 2008

Dean’s List, University of Ottawa. 2005-2008

Queen Elizabeth II Medal. 2004

Nova Scotia Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal. 2003

Gen Renaud physio courses, publications and experience

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Dance Medicine

Harkness Center for Dance Injuries (NYU Langone Medical Center) professional academic observation program
Principles of Dance Medicine: Clinical Management of the Dancer Patient
Progressing Ballet Technique: Levels 1-3
The Performer’s Pelvis: Managing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Dancers and Artistic Athletes

Exercise & Athletic Development

Pilates for Technical Artistic Sports
Exercise Essentials in Physiotherapy
The Athlete Brain (Clinical NeuroSport Education)
The Female Athlete
The Running Clinic’s New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries
The Lifespan of an Athlete

Pain Management

Musculoskeletal Pain: Assessment, Prediction, and Treatment
Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science
Your Brain on Pain & Three Diaphragms of Health: A Physio Yoga Approach

Orthopedics

Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy
Mulligan Concept: Upper & Lower Quadrant
SFMA: Level 1 & 2 certifications
Diagnosis & Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes
Lyn Watson’s The Shoulder: Level 1 & 2
PEACE & LOVE: Management of Soft-Tissue Injuries

Coaching & Communication

Motivational Interviewing & Coaching Tools for Healthcare Professionals

Communic8

Other Treatment Techniques

Advanced Sport Athletic Taping
K-Taping Pro, for Sport, and for Women’s Health
Integrated Dry Needling
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute: Level 1
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique
Non-Internal Introductory Pelvic Floor Course
Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Introduction
R2P Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome: Introduction & Advanced level
Telerehabilitation 101: Assessment & Treatment Skills for Online Success

Sport Safety

True Sport Clean (CCES)
Safeguarding Athletes from Harassment and Abuse (IOC)
Cours d’introduction sur la sensibilisation aux personnes LGBTQ+ dans le sport
Safe Sport (Coaching Association of Canada)

First Responder Certifications

Sport First Responder – CRC level C with AED
Psychological First Aid
Skills for Psychological Recovery

Mentorship Programs

Level Up Initiative
Business Mastermind Series
Press Play Mastermind Group

Keeping you in the game.

Does an injury have you standing in the wings or on the sidelines?

I believe all athletes deserve world-class care! With over 3000 hours of on-field experience with elite athletes, I bring Olympic expertise to dancers and artistic athletes, no matter your level of training.

Sport physiotherapist in Ottawa, Olympics with Team Canada

Fun Fact

I have covered 52 different sports in 12 different countries over 5 continents!

International

ICU Pan American Cheerleading Championships Senior National CoEd Team Therapist (Ottawa, ON, 2024)

ICU World Cheerleading Championships, Senior National CoEd & IO Team Therapist (Orlando, USA, 2024)

World Figure Skating Championships (Montréal, QC, 2024)

Skate Canada Autumn Classic International (Montréal, QC, 2023)

North American Indigenous Games (Halifax, NS, 2023)

Winter Olympic Games, Team Canada Medical Staff Chief Therapist (Beijing, China, 2022)

Summer Olympic Games, Team Canada Medical Staff (Tokyo, Japan, 2021)

Pan American Games - Team Canada Medical Staff (Lima, Peru, 2019)

Winter Universiade (FISU Games) - Team Canada Medical Staff (Krasnoyarsk, Russia, 2019)

BWF World Junior Badminton Championships (Toronto, ON, 2018)

FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships (Montréal, QC, 2017)

Summer Universiade (FISU Games) - Team Canada Medical Staff (Taipei, Taiwan, 2017)

Jeux de la francophonie - Équipe canadienne des services de santé (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 2017)

Winter Universiade (FISU Games) - Team Canada Medical Staff (Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2017)

Winter Youth Olympic Games - Team Canada Medical Staff (Lillehammer, Norway, 2016)

Pan American Games - Host Medical Team (Toronto, ON, 2015)

World Junior Ball Hockey Championship, Team Canada U16 (Bratislava, Slovakia, 2014)

Canada Cup, International Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament (Halifax, NS, 2013)

FIVB Beach Volleyball Junior World Championships (Halifax, NS, 2012)

ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships (Dartmouth, NS, 2009)

National

Skate Canada NextGen Competition (Gatineau, QC, 2024)

Canadian Cheer School Nationals (Ottawa, ON, 2024)

Masters Indigenous Games (Ottawa, ON, 2023)

National Goalball Championships (Ottawa, ON, 2023)

Canadian National Skating Championships (Ottawa, ON, 2022)

Canada Winter Games - Sponsored Medical Team (Red Deer, AB, 2019)

Canadian Track & Field Championships (Ottawa, ON, 2018)

Canadian Figure Skating Championships (Ottawa, ON, 2017)

National Capital Open: PGA Canada Mackenzie Tour (Ottawa, ON, 2016)

Canada Winter Games - Sponsored Medical Team (Prince George, BC, 2015)

Canadian Figure Skating Championships (Moncton, NB, 2012)

Canada Winter Games - Nova Scotia Women’s Hockey team therapist (Halifax, NS, 2011)

Canada Winter Games - Polyclinic and Taping Team member (Halifax, NS, 2011)

Tae Kwon Do Canada, Canadian Junior Nationals (Halifax, NS, 2010)

Canada Summer Games, Tower diving competition (Halifax, NS, 2009)

Regional

Ballet BC, 2024/25 season tour (Ottawa, ON, 2025)

Les Misérables National Tour (Ottawa, ON, 2024)

Canadian Cheer Big East Blast (Ottawa, ON, 2024)

Ballet BC, 2021/22 season tour (Ottawa, ON, 2021)

Ontario Player Development League, Ontario Soccer (Ottawa, ON, 2018-2019)

South Ottawa Race Day (Ottawa, ON, 2016)

No Borders Ultimate Tournament (Ottawa, ON, 2015-2016)

Canada Army Run (Ottawa, ON, 2014)

Hockey Nova Scotia High Performance Program - Mentor for all age groups (NS, 2011-2014)

Lockview High School Boys’ Hockey - Head Therapist (Halifax, NS, 2010-2013)

NS School Athletic Federation, Provincial Volleyball championship (Halifax, NS, 2012)

The Halifax Rainmen (National Basketball League) - Team Therapist (Halifax, NS, 2008-2010)

Hockey Nova Scotia High Performance Program - all age groups (NS, 2009-2010)

Dyrick McDermott Invitational Basketball Tournament (Halifax, NS, 2010)

NS School Athletic Federation, Provincial Track & Field championship (Dartmouth, NS, 2008)

Jeux de l’Acadie, Grande Finale - Head Therapist (Dartmouth, NS, 2008)

Flying to Tokyo with my best friend (dreams do come true!)

The Team Canada Health Services Team (Tokyo 2020)

As close as I came to mascots during the pandemic (Tokyo 2020)

Cooling off with the ice vest at the slalom venue (Tokyo 2020)

Team Canada Moose in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Village

Working at the Canoe-Kayak Slalom venue (Tokyo 2020)

Clinic work in the heat at the Canoe-Kayak Slalom venue (Tokyo 2020)

Lima 2019 (PanAm) - Overseeing modern pentathlon

Working with my games bestie at the World Junior Badminton Championships (2018)

Working with my bestie again at the Montréal Olympic stadium! One day, we will be at the Olympics together!

Halifax 2011 (Canada Games) - working with the Team NS women's hockey team

Taipei 2017 (Universiade) - closing ceremonies

Taipei 2017 (Universiade) - with Heather Clegg, roomie & Games bestie

Abidjan 2017 (Jeux de la Francophonie) - working with the basketball team

Taipei 2017 (Universiade) - the physiotherapy team

Guest presenter at my alma mater (uOttawa)

First ever pre-pointe Strong Dancer summer program!

Covering the finish line at the Army Run

Lima 2019 (PanAm) - with the modern pentathlon team

Humble beginnings with the Halifax Rainmen with my bestie!

Taipei 2017 (Universiade) - showcasing the importance of cross training!

Taipei 2017 (Universiade) - with the Rhythmic Gymnastics team

Almaty 2017 (Universiade) - welcome ceremony in the village

With the U16 team at the World Junior Ball Hockey Championship (Bratislava 2014)

On the bench at the World Junior Ball Hockey Championship (Bratislava 2014)

Prince George 2015 (Canada Games) - covering trampoline and stealing hugs

With the Canadians at the International Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament (2013)

The dream team on the bench with the Lockview Dragons

Working hard during a Strong Dancer class

Studio Strong Dancer workshop with the competitive team at Dance Roots

Presenting the hypermobile athlete at the OMA Sport Med Conference

Presenting the Strong Dancer program at the IADMS Conference in Montréal (2019)

Almaty 2017 (Universiade) - found an acceptable spot to treat

Almaty 2017 (Universiade) - with the men's curling team

Almaty 2017 (Universiade) - reppin' Canada

Almaty 2017 (Universiade) - we travel with just a bit of luggage...

Lillehammer 2016 (YOG) - trading pins with the South African team

Lima 2019 (PanAm) - the amazing Health Services Team

Lima 2019 (PanAm) - with Kelly Fitzsimmons, my pentathlete <3

Lima 2019 (PanAm) - Team Canada getting ready to march into opening ceremonies

Lillehammer 2016 (YOG) - our tiny but mighty medical team

The Lockview Dragons during my first International trip with a team (to the USA!)

Training hills at the Halifax Citadel with the Lockview boys

Krasnoyarsk 2019 (Universiade) - with my games hubby, Dr. Schofield!

Krasnoyarsk 2019 (Universiade) - winning bronze with the men's team

Red Deer 2019 (Canada Games) - working it at gymnastics

Lillehammer 2016 (YOG) - working with XC skiing

Lillehammer 2016 (YOG) - working & learning with the sliding teams

Lillehammer 2016 (YOG) - my first opening ceremonies; it was magical and we had tons of fun!

Prince George 2015 (Canada Games) - covering gymnastics

Toronto 2015 (PanAm) - volunteering at roller figure skating

Toronto 2015 (PanAm) - Pachi is my favourite games mascot; how cute is he?

Meeting an idol at the Canadian figure skating championships (2017)

Working at the FIG World Championships in Montréal (2017)

Abidjan 2017 (Jeux de la Francophonie) - with the hip hop team

Abidjan 2017 (Jeux de la Francophonie) - with the Health Services Team

Abidjan 2017 (Jeux de la Francophonie) - treating in the clinic

Catching up with friends at the Canadian Track & Field Championships (2018)

A watchful eye at the Canadian Track & Field Championships (2018)

Krasnoyarsk 2019 (Universiade) - working my magic

Krasnoyarsk 2019 (Universiade) - the men's hockey team

Krasnoyarsk 2019 (Universiade) - feeling at home on the hockey bench

Prince George 2015 (Canada Games) - working Ringette with the very best

Halifax 2011 (Canada Games) - taping and therapy wherever we can find space

Halifax 2011 (Canada Games) - starting a tradition with the mascots

Where it all started; the Hockey Nova Scotia HPP

Volunteer work.

Chair, SPC National Executive Committee. 2022-2024

Director & Chair-elect, SPC National Executive Committee. 2019-2022

Credentials Officer, SPC National. 2019-2021

Chair, Sports PT Titling subcommittee. 2015-2020

Chair, Sport Physiotherapy Canada Nova Scotia Section. 2012-2014

Board member, SPC Provincial Section. 2009-2012 & 2014-2019

Physiotherapy lead, PGY3 Skills in Sports & Exercise Medicine. 2018-present

CASEM mock OSCE examiner. 2018-2019

Vice chair, Réseau Santé Nouvelle-Écosse. 2012-2014

Athletics and Swimming coach, Special Olympics. 2006-2013

Geneviève Renaud Physiotherapist Professional affiliation

Higher standards.

A high standard of care is highlighted not only by extensive post-graduate education but also by professional affiliation and involvement with industry associations. These professional bodies help advance the practice of physiotherapy, represent the interest of therapists, and safeguard the public interest.

I am the Chair of the National Executive Board of Sport Physiotherapy Canada, and am working with my team to update policies & procedures for the organization.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Ontario Physiotherapy Association
- Sport Physiotherapy Canada & the Orthopaedic Division
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy