Tristan Piska

Hi, I’m Tristan! I’m an Edmonton local who grew up playing a variety of sports, with competitive basketball at the forefront. I went on to play collegiate basketball for Prairie Institute in 2013-2014 before moving home to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from my hometown university.

 

Growing up playing sports, I had my fair share of injuries including chronically injured ankles that made me a regular in physiotherapy clinics. With these visits, I saw the difference that a physiotherapist can make in people’s lives in getting them back to doing what they love to do. I then had the opportunity to take a sports medicine class in high school and was fascinated with human anatomy and physiology, making me interested in a career helping others like I myself was helped as a young athlete.

I focus on building up the patient in front of me to not only meet their goal and get back to their activities of choice, but also to give them strategies and information for the long term. My treatment includes education about your condition, manual therapy to reduce your pain, ways to modify your activity in the short term, strategies to get back to it in the long term and exercise to get you there as fast as we can! I strongly believe in keeping up with the latest research to provide you with the most evidence-based and proven treatment plan as possible.

Outside of the clinic, you can find me enjoying various rec sports including basketball, disc golf, ultimate frisbee, and whatever else keeps me moving. I also love spending time with my wife and dog exploring the various River Valley trails and dog parks, board game nights with friends, and enjoying local restaurants and breweries.