Bisons Athletic Therapy Centre

The Bisons Athletic Therapy Centre (BATC) consists of certified athletic therapists, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physicians. The BATC is also a teaching clinic, supporting the Athletic Therapy Degree program within UM's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

Information for student-athletes:
Please call the BATC at 204-474-6956 or email atc@umanitoba.ca for further information or to inquire about booking an appointment.
2nd floor, Investors Group Athletic Centre

Please note, in January 2002, students in a referendum overwhelmingly voted in favour of an extended health and dental care plan. At the request of students via a referendum, UMSU implemented a health and dental plan designed by students to provide many important services and cover expenses that are excluded from basic public health care.

Services include additional prescription drug, ambulance, and vision coverage; paramedical treatment; dental care; and more. Although UMSU advocates for better public health care, it is important that students also have coverage now. Please visit the StudentCare website for complete information about your student plan. Click here to visit their website.

Weekend injuries: Please email atc@umanitoba.ca the day that the injury occurs explaining who you need to follow up with. The email will be read when the clinic opens the next business day or after hours. The athlete will follow up by calling at 8 a.m. Monday morning to ensure the injury is evaluated that day with a modified plan outlined for the week and any further follow up appointments are organized.

Timely reporting of injuries: All injuries must be looked at in a timely manner in the Bisons Athletic Therapy Clinic. Coaches will need to be advised if a modification to the athlete’s playing status is to be made for practices, games, and travel rosters. All injuries are cleared by UM Bisons athletic therapy staff regardless of who athletes are using for care.

Concussion testing: All student-athletes in high-risk sports or who have a history of concussion must undergo annual baseline concussion testing with the Bisons Athletic Therapy Clinic. Athletes with a concussion can contact atc@umanitoba.ca to arrange a follow up assessment and to determine next steps to return to academics and physical activity.

Bisons Athletic Therapy Staff

Lori Giasson, MS, CAT(c)

Lori Giasson has been with the Bison Athletic Therapy Clinic at the University of Manitoba since 2008 as the Head Athletic Therapist with the Bison Football team. She obtained her BESS degree from the University of Manitoba in 2006 and her Master of Science (Rehab Sciences) from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2015. She is a Certified Athletic Therapist through the Canadian Athletic Therapists’ Association CAT(C).

Lori’s experience, prior to working at the University of Manitoba, includes Assistant Athletic Therapist with Team Canada Men’s Volleyball team, and Athletic Therapist/Orthopedic Technician at the Pan Am Minor Injury Clinic and Health Sciences Centre. She has additional certifications and courses that include First Responder Certification, Myofascial Cupping Certificate, and ACSM Corrective Exercise Specialist. She also continues to support the University of Manitoba Athletic Therapy program as a clinical & field partner as a supervisor to Athletic Therapy Certification Candidates.

Mandy Los, MS, CAT(c)

Mandy Los [BSc ’00 / BESS ‘03] has been helping Bisons student-athletes since 2008 at the Bisons Athletic Therapy Clinic. She is a certified athletic therapist through the Canadian Athletic Therapists’ Association (CATA) and received her Masters of Science (Rehab Sciences) from California University of Pennsylvania in 2015. She received her acupuncture certificate in 2017. Mandy is actively involved in the athletic therapy program as a clinical and field educator and supervisor.

Mandy has also had the opportunity to work with athletes from Team Canada Volleyball, Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba, Hockey Manitoba and has represented Manitoba at multiple Canada Games (2007, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022), and attended the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto as designated medical staff for volleyball.

Mandy is the head athletic therapist for Bisons basketball, hockey and volleyball.

Brad Bergen, MSc CAT(c)

Brad Bergen is thehead athletic therapist overseeing the Bisons soccer, track and field, swimming, and golf teams.

Brad certified in 2014 after completing a degree in the BKin – Athletic Therapy program from the University of Manitoba. Prior to working at UM, Brad spent 7 years working at a private clinic in Winnipeg and also has experience working with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Canada Summer Games. Additionally, Brad has spent time as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach.

In 2022, Brad completed his Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba. He continues to be involved in the athletic therapy program through various teaching and supervisory roles, and plans to continue his own education through supplementary courses and certifications.

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