Dr. Valdez teaches Adv. Emergency Management, Orthopedic Assessment, and Therapeutic Modalities in the Athletic Therapy program at Mount Royal University (Calgary). He also teaches courses in the Personal Fitness Trainer's Program, and allied health professional development courses through MRU Continuing Education.
Dr. Valdez also sits on the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Board of Directors.
His research interests include chronic dysfunction and pain management, with a special interest in chronic sport injuries and post-concussion syndrome. His scholarly work challenges traditional, current, and popular treatment and management strategies. As a Certified Athletic Therapist, he treats patients with a long history of chronic pain and dysfunction, hoping to efficiently provide high impact and effective treatments.
BKin, York University
MS, University of Florida
PhD, University of Calgary