Paul VanWiechen who is beginning his major project research in the MRSc program was contracted by the National Post to write a bi-weekly column called “Educated Exerciser” in the Body and Health section of the paper.
Paul wrote…
Over the coming months, I’ll share what some of the people at the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, the American College of Sports Medicine and others are doing to help us think differently about being active.
You can read more of his first column which appeared on October 18 at: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/heart+smart+workout/5564892/story.html
Paul VanWiechen is an exercise physiologist and director of exercise physiology at Cleveland Clinic Canada which provides executive physicals and wellness counselling in Toronto.
Congratulations Paul!
Andrea Reid (centre) with Sports Medicine Physician Cathy Campbell (Ontario) and Physiotherapist Shannon Morrison (Ontario) on the field of play at UBC Thunderbird Arena
Andrea wrote:
I was honored to be selected as a member of the 2010 Host Medical Team for the Olympics. We were responsible for athlete care at UBC Thunderbird Arena. The team was composed of paramedics, sports medicine physicians and therapists who each excelled in their individual areas. The facilities were incredible including two well-stocked therapy rooms, trauma room, ambulance on site and portable X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound units. The athletes were wonderful examples of excellence in amateur sport and a pleasure to assist.
During competition the fans were incredibly supportive of all of the teams, decked out in gear from Slovakia, China, Finland, Russia, Switzerland, US, Belarus, and (of course) Canada, and cheering so loud you could hardly hear the referee’s whistle. We were privileged to be at ‘rink side’ for competition, soaking up the amazing crowd and exciting play. Certainly an experience that will resonate with us for the years to come.
Chris Campbell
Mary Clark
Sue Stanton
Andrea Walus