Matt Kelly, MScPT
Matt Kelly is a graduate from Dalhousie University’s School of Physiotherapy and a current graduate student at McGill University where he is studying in the Ice Hockey Research Lab. Matt comes from a hockey background, being a former hockey player himself. Matt played Junior A for the Summerside Western Capitals.
Matt has been involved in sports physiotherapy since he was in university. Matt received his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from UPEI, where he was the head student therapist for the Men’s Hockey Varsity Panthers for 2 years. During his time at Dalhousie, he worked with many different sports teams including some work with Hockey Nova Scotia’s High Performance program. Matt has also worked with elite level high school, college, and professional athletes throughout his career. Matt has also had the opportunity to work with and learn from some very well known sport physiotherapist.
Matt’s interests include prevention and rehabilitation of FAI, hip labrum pathology, hip and shoulder instability, low back pain and performance training as well as end stage rehabilitation programs. He regularly participates in ongoing continuing education by attending various workshops, courses, collaborating with other professionals, and staying current with the latest research.
Matt’s background in hockey and unique experiences with athletes has given him a one of a kind approach to rehabilitation and performance. As well as working in the clinic, Matt is a main contributor to BE ELITE High Performance Therapy. He also plans to continue to play an active role in the research community in the future.