Medical evidence is mounting. We cannot ignore physical activity as a vital part of your health. A patients level of physical activity is one of the best predictors of future health problems such as heart and stroke problems. Dr. O'Connor
Dr. Russell O'Connor graduated from medical school at the University of Calgary in Canada in 1998 following which he completed 5 years of specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Physiatry at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in 2003.
He has subspecialty training in Electrodiagnostic Medicine diagnosing nerve and muscles problems.
He has further subspecialty training in Sport and Exercise Medicine with diploma from the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine.
As a Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician he been selected and volunteer his time as one of Canada's team doctors at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
He has been the team physician for Canada's Para Alpine Ski Team and still works with the team through the year.
He has been the co chair and organizer for annual conferences for the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Alpine Canada's Medical Group.
Dr. O'Connor is now a visiting specialist in Cayman Islands and continues to welcome exciting patients and new referrals.
RESEARCH
Current research areas include: Athletes with disabilities pre season questionnaire.
Autonomic assessment as a part of wheelchair Paralympic athlete's classification.
Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Botulinum Toxin Injection: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
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