Angelo Ruggiero
Markham,ON
Summary
Prevention-minded, dedicated and offering a flexible approach to handling dynamic situations and conditions. Proficient in injury deterrence, determining care after injuries, and overseeing therapeutic exercise programs. Excellent skills in documentation, reporting injuries, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Effective at providing emergency care, managing program activities, and overseeing rehabilitation. Well-organized and trained in different sport needs from years of experience in athletics. Passionate and motivated athletic therapist with 3+ years of healthcare experience in both a clinical and field setting. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletic Therapist
Toronto Marlies
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented individualized therapeutic interventions and established exercise programs for athletes' specific needs
- Participated in staff meetings, physicals as well as assisted in pre-season training camps
- Managed treatment scheduling, oversaw medical records, maintained and updated rehabilitation progress reports and recorded injuries
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising
Head Athletic Therapist
Baseball Canada
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement preventive programs to minimize injuries
- Devise rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength and prevent further injury
- Provide effective taping techniques for different acute and chronic injuries
- Complete and update injury tracking form on a daily basis
- Coordinate care with team doctors, athletes, families and coaches
- Provide emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, competition or while exercising
- Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with national level athletes and coaches
Certified Athletic Therapist
Physio for Surgery
09.2021 - Current
- Provide effective treatments and methods for assisting patients with neurological, orthopedic, and/or musculoskeletal conditions
- Set up and use therapeutic modalities to assist in the rehabilitation process (Anti-Gravity treadmill, GameReady, Automatic Blood Flow Restriction)
- Interact and communicate effectively with patients and staff in a professional manner
- Provide exceptional patient centered care and service
- Responsible for administrative work (receiving calls, scheduling, managing patient files, etc.)
Certified Athletic Therapist
The Scarborough Academy
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions including chronic and acute pain, sprains, strains, head injuries, etc.
- Implemented individualized therapeutic interventions and established exercise programs for athletes' specific needs.
- Provided prophylactic taping to support injured structures
- Communicated effectively with coaching staff and trainers
- Managed treatment scheduling, oversaw medical records, maintained and updated rehabilitation progress reports and recorded injuries
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice or while exercising
Head Student Athletic Therapist
York University Women's Hockey
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Created and prescribed individual therapeutic exercise workout programs to restore, maintain, and improve physical function and prevent injury
- Acted as a First Responder for acute injury management
- Recognized concussion signs and symptoms and implemented concussion return to play and return to learn protocols
- Supervised and instructed athletes during therapeutic exercises
- Provided effective taping techniques for different acute and chronic injuries
- Completed and updated injury tracking form on a daily basis
- Scheduled appointments with athletes and physicians
- Collaborated with peers, staff, and members of the community to provide healthcare and education to athletes acceptable by the CATA standard of care
Student Athletic Therapist
Gorman Shore Sports Clinic
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs
- Educated patients regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Created and implemented plan of care to injured athletes
- Set up and used therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, IFC, TENS, etc.)
- Provided treatment using manual therapy techniques to injured athletes
- Interacted and communicated effectively with patients and staff in a professional manner
- Maintained safe and clean work environment
Soccer Coach/Referee
Unionville Milliken Soccer Club
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through proper training habits and nutrition
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
Education
Certificate Program - Athletic Therapy
York University
Toronto, ON05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
York University
Toronto, ON05.2022
Skills
- Emergency First Aid
- Manual Therapy Techniques
- Preventable Injuries
- Injury Evaluation
- Rehabilitative Care
- Administrative and Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Affiliations
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association - June 2020 to Present
Ontario Athletic Therapists Association - June 2020 to Present
Certification
Certified Athletic Therapist - July 2022
Certified First Responder - February 2023 to February 2026
Concussion Awareness Training Tool - January 2021
CSCS Candidate
References
Jordan Aube, Toronto Marlies
jaube@torontomarlies.com
647-273-4579
Nicholas Halkidis, Physio for Surgery
nick@physioforsurgery.ca
647-393-9595
Greg Hamilton, Baseball Canada
ghamilton@baseball.ca
613-301-1414
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Therapist
Toronto Marlies
09.2023 - Current
Head Athletic Therapist
Baseball Canada
08.2022 - Current
Certified Athletic Therapist
Physio for Surgery
09.2021 - Current
Head Student Athletic Therapist
York University Women's Hockey
08.2021 - 04.2022
Student Athletic Therapist
Gorman Shore Sports Clinic
08.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Athletic Therapist
The Scarborough Academy
05.2021 - 08.2021
Soccer Coach/Referee
Unionville Milliken Soccer Club
06.2012 - 06.2016
Certificate Program - Athletic Therapy
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
York University
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