Madison Brannen

I am a contributing member of the physiotherapy profession through my scholarship and leadership, with a particular interest in accessibility and scholarly inquiry. I want to foster additional integral physiotherapy competencies, continue my research participation, and pursue the final year of my physiotherapy course in order to maximize my contribution to physiotherapy practice.

Program Lead

Switch Clinic, Saskatoon, SK

2024 - present

• Developed and implemented an outreach physical therapy program oriented towards Saskatoon’s inner city population. Contributes to increased accessibility to rehabilitation education and resources in the community.

Outreach Team Supervisor

Switch Clinic, Saskatoon, SK

2018 - present

• Delegation of responsibilities and overseeing the well-being of staff and patients. Works in a variety of positions within clinic including the kitchen, childcare, and outreach team, to help maximize efficiency of the clinic

• Sarah Donkers, 306 716 0116
• Switch Clinic Volunteer Coordinator, 306 956 2518
• General Manager of Boston Pizza, Shae Murray: 306 934 5533

MPT Research Project

• School of Rehabilitation Science, University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Sarah Donkers
• 2024 - present
• Includes a literature review, data collection, and final presentation on the role of tDCS and how it primes the central nervous system in order to facilitate motor learning in patients with neurological disorders.

Undergraduate Honours Research Project

• Departments of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Joseph Ndisang
• 2019 - 2020
• Included a literature review, laboratory performance and final research report on how components of the glycocalyx improve dysfunctional relaxation of arterioles in hypertensive rats and mice.

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), 2103260