Josh Kennedy

his values make you one of the most valuable things he cares for

training

• Physiotherapist Intern
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Alberta – 2020
• Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta – 2023
• Class IV Therapeutic Laser Certification – 2023

personality

Josh grew up in Edmonton where he cultivated his love for learning and for staying active in whatever way possible. In fall and winter Josh played hockey and volleyball, and during the spring and summer played soccer and did every water sport you can name behind a boat. Josh’s first introduction to physiotherapy was when he was treated for numerous injuries while he was playing competitive school and club volleyball in junior high. Josh knew from early highschool on that he wanted to work in healthcare, and originally was on the path towards applying for medical school. Through his experience in sport, participation in research about sport injuries, and his time in his kinesiology degree, Josh was slowly but surely pulled away from medicine and into physiotherapy. Josh’s acceptance into physio school shortly after graduating from his kinesiology degree sealed the deal and he has never looked back. Josh loves people and if you’re around him long enough you’ll probably hear the term “adding value” come out of his mouth. Josh’s combination of love for people, his passion for continual learning, and his love for activity helps his clients get back to doing what they love, and most importantly getting reminded of how awesome they are.

• Favorite books – The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Excellent Sheep, Made to Stick, Atomic Habits
• Favorite Music – Anything except for rap
• Movies he loves – If it is directed by Christopher Nolan or has a Hans Zimmer soundtrack, count him in. Interstellar, Inception, Gladiator, etc.
• Favorite sports/activities –  Volleyball, soccer, hockey, weight training, running, slalom water skiing, wake surfing, downhill skiing
• Physio nickname – Joshy Boy (as per the label on his charting binder)
• What his physio assistants say about him – “You and Matt are my favourite for getting reports done on time!”
• Clinical Pet Peeve – Never being able to find a rolling stool when he needs one
• Something you may not know about him – a former (and technically still current) male model – we’re talking Derek Zoolander type stuff – hopefully he can turn left
• Superhuman Talent– Finding a way to fix something himself because he’s too cheap to call the experts. Usually this ends up working out, but takes an entire Saturday. Without YouTube, he would be useless!

edge

Josh received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with distinction from the University of Alberta in 2020. Just 3 short months later, Josh started his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta and graduated in the class of 2023 in November of 2022. During his studies Josh was awarded two summer funding grants in sports injury research, specifically with youth knee injuries. Josh’s contributions led to numerous journal publications and presentations by his research team that were presented all over the world, including Geneva, Switzerland at the World Physiotherapy Congress. Josh loves continually learning and will never have a shortage of questions to deepen his understanding on a topic. He plans on pursuing numerous certifications to broaden his skillset and provide the best care possible. Josh’s background in exercise science, sports injury research, and his love for people gives him an edge in the physical rehabilitation world.