Amir Nourbakhsh

Amir specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems, with an emphasis on hands-on treatment and exercise therapy. He is also proficient in the treatment of neurological conditions such as stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. Amir’s clinical experience includes 5 years of practice at neurological and orthopedic departments as a clinical instructor involved with knee, shoulder, hip and lower back post surgical rehabilitation. He has also been a private practitioner for over 18 years, managing a wide variety of disorders including neck and back disc degenerative diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tendonitis, and sport injuries. Amir graduated from IUMS in 1989 and 1993, with a Baccalaureate and Masters degree in Physiotherapy (both honors). He has completed postgraduate training in orthopedic manual therapy and has advanced training in exercise therapy and motor control disorders. He has also passed the comprehensive exams for the Neurophysiology Ph.D. program in the Department of Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University in 2001. Amir is the co-director of West Point Grey Physiotherapy Clinic.