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Shelburne physiotherapist recognized with prestigous award

May 6, 2021   ·   0 Comments

Longstanding local physiotherapy clinic owner and physiotherapist David Egbert was honored to receive the prestigious Unsung Hero Award – Physiotherapy Clinical Instructor of the Year – from McMaster University. 

Each year, McMaster Faculty of Health Science – School of Rehabilitation Science, awards six health care clinicians across the province. This award recognizes David’s success in training methods with physiotherapists students and the subsequent positive impact on patients’ health and wellbeing. 

They state, “David’s contribution to the Physiotherapy Program goes above and beyond the call of duty in the areas of education and research.” 

This year’s awards were presented to David alongside the five other winners, by Dr. Dina Brooks Vice Dean Health Sciences, McMaster University, during a virtual event ceremony held on April 14, 2021 with over 500 attendees across Ontario from Professors, Students, and fellow health care practitioners. 

David Egbert took ownership of Shelburne Physiotherapy in 2008. Each year, David has opened his practice to students for practical clinical training programs and has essentially sponsored over 50 students. Twenty years later, David, in addition to delivering excellent patient rehabilitation, has also become a renowned instructor for up-andcoming physiotherapists. 

In a supportive partnership with McMaster University, David develops interest and confidence in young practitioners through detailed, rigorous training that blends his diversity of practices and depth of experience from California to Ontario. 

The Unsung Hero Award is nominated by students. 

It is evident the students working with David appreciate him and his team at Shelburne Physiotherapy were not only well trained but have ultimately become proficient health care professionals. For 20 years, Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre, situated in North Dufferin Wellness Centre, has consistently delivered innovative and productive physiotherapy training. David is thrilled to be recognized for his dedication to physiotherapy care and incredibly proud to be sharing this with the Shelburne Community. 

We congratulate him and wish him continued success.