Waldo Cheung
MPT, MSc. (Rehabilitation Sciences), B. KIN, ACCDN Calgary
Clinician with diverse experience in hospital and private practice, clinical teaching and research.
After completing his Bachelors in Kinesiology, Waldo spent two years in graduate school, while also working as a kinesiologist. His research focused on individuals living with chronic lung disease. As his dissertation came to a close, Waldo decided to pursue a career in physical therapy. Between 2019 and 2021, Waldo has devoted his time working in critical care in the Fraser Health region and private practice. Afterwards, Waldo transitioned from Fraser Health to work as a clinical preceptor for UBC's Physical Therapy program providing supervision and training for interns while also maintaining a busy practice. In the spring of 2022, Waldo and his partner decided to move to Calgary where he will be working in private practice.
Waldo has lots of experience working with geriatric, orthopaedic and neurological patients as well as post-graduate certification for dry needling and running injuries. Waldo speaks English, Cantonese and some Mandarin. Outside of work you will find Waldo rock climbing, trail running Canmore or Banff, or writing in cafes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Running Clinic
Scientific Writer- Clinical Educator
Dissemination of scientific literature and knowledge translation of running injuries
and treatment via the runningclinic.com. Tele-rehabilitation for runners
September 2022 - Present
Fifth Avenue Place Chiro and Massage Clinic
Physical Therapist
Assessment and treatment of work , sport injuries and post-operative
rehabilitation
August 2022 - Present
Century Wellness
Physical Therapist
Assessment and treatment of work , sport injuries and post-operative
rehabilitation
July 2022 - Present
Westwood Physiotherapy Clinic
Physical Therapist
Assessment and treatment of work , sport injuries and post-operative
rehabilitation
February 2020 - June 2022
University of British Columbia, Department of Physical Therapy
Clinical Preceptor and Clinical Skills Assistant
Provide clinical training and supervision for physiotherapy students
July 2021 - May 2022
Eagle Ridge Hospital, Geriatrics and Medicine
Physical Therapist
Functional mobility assessments, treatment and complex discharge planning
March 2021- May 2022
Surrey Memorial Hospital, Critical Care and Medicine
Physical Therapist
Assessment and treatment of critically ill patients with cardio-pulmonary,
neuromusculoskeletal, and orthopedic pathologies. Designated physical therapist
in COVID-19 units
October 2019 - March 2021
SKILLS
• Certification in dry needling and running injuries
• Orthopedic and sports injury assessments and treatments
• Exercise prescription, education and manual therapy
CERTIFICATION
University of Alberta
Certification of Vestibular
and Concussion Management
October 21, 2022
Acupuncture Canada - Certification in Dry Needling
May 15, 2022
Completion of dry needling
courses part 1 and part 2
The Running Clinic - Certified Professional
January 6, 2020 and September 11,
2022
Completion of seminar courses
1.0 “New Trends In Running
Injuries” and 1.1 “Diagnosis of
Running Injuries”
EDUCATION
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Masters of Physical Therapy
September 2017 - November 2019
1500 hours of clinical rotation in public, rural and private health sectors
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences
September 2015- September 2017
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Bachelors of Kinesiology (Kinesiology and Health Sciences-First Class)
September 2011- May 2015
AFFILIATIONS
• Clinical Preceptor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine,
• University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, Canada
• Member of College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC)
• Member of College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA)
• Member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
AWARDS
• UBC Graduate Student Travel Award 2017 No. 6579 ($500)
• UBC Faculty of Medicine Graduate Award No. 6442 ($11, 038.77)
• UBC Faculty of Medicine Graduate Award No. 6442 ($7, 847.30)
PUBLICATIONS
Camp, P. G., & Cheung, W. (2018). Are we delivering optimal pulmonary
rehabilitation? The importance of quality indicators in evaluating clinical practice.
Physical therapy, 98(7), 541-548.
Dechman, G., Cheung, W., Ryerson, C. J., Hernandez, P., Stickland, M., Gershon, A.,
... & Camp, P. G. (2019). Quality indicators for pulmonary rehabilitation programs in
Canada: A Canadian Thoracic Society expert working group report.
Cheung, W. A. (2017). Selecting quality indicators for pulmonary rehabilitation
programs in Canada: a modified RAND Appropriateness Method study (Doctoral
dissertation, University of British Columbia).
CONFERENCES
Canadian Respiratory Conference
April 27 - 29, 2017
Presentation and discussion of dissertation
LANGUAGES
English, Cantonese, Mandarin