Gilbert Lapurga

Gilbert
Lapurga
B.

About me

Gilbert brings over 20 years experience as a physiotherapist. His background spans across a variety of settings including acute care in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, private practices, and medical-legal documentation both in Canada and abroad. He has taken multiple post graduate courses in manual therapy and is a recognized professional expert witness for the Supreme Court of BC in the areas of physiotherapy, functional capacity evaluations, and cost of future care assessments. He enjoys spending time with his family, working out to remain physically fit, and loves to fish as a relaxation technique. His gentle nature allows him to provide compassionate care for all.

Member type
Practising A
CPA Number
2008817
Languages
Tagalog
Public email
Education/Credentials
Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy
Additional qualifications
Functional Capacity Evaluation (Certificate in FCE)
Special areas of practice
Ergonomics (functional capacity evaluations/workplace health)
Orthopaedics (muscles/joints)
Seniors' health (gerontology)
Sports therapy

Inspirations

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Gilbert Lapurga

When I was in junior high, my grandfather had a stroke and refused to have physiotherapy treatment. That was my first time hearing the word "physiotherapy" and it intrigued and motivated me alot that I ended up taking physiotherapy when I went to college. Upon graduation I volunteered to help children with cerebral palsy and witnessed how physiotherapy can be of tremendous help in terms of mobility and flexibility issues. I think it's the caring part of me that continues to drive my passion in helping others reach their potential physically.