Codey DeBlois, MPT — Physiotherapist in Winnipeg | Elite Sports Injury Clinics
Codey DeBlois is a registered physiotherapist at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. James, Winnipeg, with 5.5 years of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) and a Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin) from the University of Manitoba. Codey specializes in biomechanical assessment and treatment of upper and lower extremity conditions, custom orthotics assessment and casting, and acupuncture for pain relief and tissue healing. He has a particular depth in gluteal tendinopathy and lateral hip pain, post-surgical knee and hip replacement rehabilitation, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and rotator cuff conditions. As a runner who has competed in events including the Manitoba Marathon, Codey brings genuine athletic credibility to his work with active patients.
Credentials & Education
Codey completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba. His advanced certification portfolio includes the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Program Levels 1, 2 Upper Quadrant, and 2 Lower Quadrant — providing advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills across spinal and peripheral musculoskeletal conditions; the APTEI Hip Osteoarthritis and Sensitivity course; Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 from Functional Movement Systems; Greg Lehman’s Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science; Acupuncture: The Art and the Science Level 1; Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapy: A Hands-On Approach to Best Practice; Upper Extremity Toolbox: Clinical Skills from a Certified Hand Therapist; and Custom Orthotics Assessment and Casting — making him one of the St. James clinic’s specialists for orthotic prescription.
How Cody Treats
Codey’s acupuncture practice integrates evidence-based anatomical point selection with his AIM-level musculoskeletal assessment framework — using acupuncture as a targeted tool for pain relief, muscle relaxation, and tissue healing alongside manual therapy and exercise. For gluteal tendinopathy, acupuncture and soft tissue massage address the muscular hypertonicity that prevents effective tendon loading, creating the conditions for the strengthening exercises that are the true driver of recovery. For shoulder and rotator cuff conditions, acupuncture targets trigger points in the upper trapezius, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus that sustain pain and restrict range, while exercise progressions restore scapulohumeral rhythm and overhead capacity.
Biomechanical assessment is the foundation of Codey’s diagnostic process — evaluating not just the painful area but the full kinetic chain to identify the contributing factors that sustain symptoms. For lower extremity presentations, this means assessing hip strength, ankle mobility, and gait patterns as contributors to knee and foot conditions. Custom orthotics prescription at Elite Sports Injury Clinics St. James begins with Codey’s full postural, functional, and biomechanical assessment to determine candidacy — followed by casting and fabrication through a certified Canadian laboratory. His AIM program training gives him an advanced lens for both upper and lower quadrant conditions that most general practice physiotherapists do not have.
Conditions & Injuries Treated
Codey treats a wide range of orthopaedic and sport-related conditions at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. James, Winnipeg. His most common presentations include:
- Gluteal tendinopathy (lateral hip pain) — burning and aching lateral hip pain, often misdiagnosed as hip bursitis; education on tendon loading principles (underloading perpetuates the condition); hip strength baseline assessment; acupuncture and soft tissue massage to reduce pain; progressive glute and hip strengthening as the core of treatment
- Hip and knee replacement rehabilitation — initial assessment at approximately 2 weeks post-op; gait assessment, incision healing review, range of motion, and strength; manual therapy to restore range; progressive lower extremity strengthening; education on swelling management, sleeping positions, and gradual return to work or sport
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) — anterior knee pain with squatting, stairs, lunging, and running; biomechanical assessment to identify root cause (glute weakness, quad weakness, or patellar tracking); joint mobilization and soft tissue massage for tightness around the patella; taping and bracing for load management; strengthening exercises for hip and quadriceps
- Rotator cuff injuries — acute and chronic; assessment to determine strain severity versus tear requiring surgical referral; progressive rotator cuff strengthening restoring overhead movement and function; cervical spine screening for neck contribution
- Ankle sprains — ligament and cartilage injury assessment; referral to orthopaedic surgeon when complex injury is suspected; post-surgical ligament reconstruction and cartilage repair rehabilitation; progressive range of motion, ankle stabilizer strengthening, and graduated return to activity
- Custom orthotics — full biomechanical and postural assessment; casting and prescription for foot, ankle, knee, hip, and low back conditions with a biomechanical component
- WCB workplace injuries and MPI motor vehicle accident rehabilitation in Winnipeg
Codey screens for vestibular disorders and refers to vestibular physiotherapy specialists — he does not provide vestibular treatment beyond screening.
Clinical Approach & Philosophy
Codey’s approach centres on active listening and understanding the patient as a whole person — not simply as an injury. He recognizes that dealing with an injury is often stressful, anxiety-inducing, emotionally taxing, and even frightening. Building a genuine personal connection with every patient is not just a value — it is a clinical tool that enhances outcomes. Patients who feel heard and understood engage more fully in their rehabilitation, which is what produces results.
A first appointment begins by letting the patient tell their story — Codey’s goal in the history-taking is to create space for the patient to share what has been happening before asking more specific directed questions. Posture and gait are observed, neurological screening is completed to clear red flags, and active movement and strength testing identify the diagnosis and level of irritability. Treatment options are discussed and commenced in the first session, with education, pain management strategies, and therapeutic exercises provided before the patient leaves.
What patients consistently say is that Codey’s detailed assessment reveals causes and contributing factors that previous providers missed — and that his genuine care for their whole situation, not just their injury, makes the rehabilitation process something they look forward to rather than dread.
Patient Outcomes
An individual came to Codey following a severe ankle sprain. Through thorough clinical assessment, Codey identified not only ligament damage but suspected injury to the ankle cartilage — a finding that is easily missed without careful evaluation. He referred the patient to an orthopaedic surgeon at Pan Am Clinic for further assessment, where the patient proceeded to have both ligament reconstruction and cartilage repair surgery. Following surgery, Codey worked with the patient on restoring full ankle range of motion and progressively strengthening the ankle stabilizing musculature. Guided coaching on how to gradually reintroduce walking, biking, jumping, and hiking brought the patient back to full activity. Over one year post-operation, the patient states their ankle feels stronger than it ever has.
Personal & Community
Born in Winnipeg, Codey moved to Dauphin, Manitoba for two years before returning to Winnipeg in 2022. Outside the clinic, he is an active runner who has participated in races including the PhysioFit Run, WPS Run, Manitoba Marathon, WFPS Run, and Winnipeg 10&10. He enjoys hiking in Riding Mountain National Park, the Whiteshell, and trails in Oregon and Washington — and spending time with his golden retriever Milo, who is turning three this summer. His running and hiking background gives him direct insight into the training load, overuse injury patterns, and foot-ankle demands that his active patients bring to the clinic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Codey DeBlois, treatment approach, and booking.
Codey DeBlois, MPT, is a registered physiotherapist at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. James, Winnipeg, with 5.5 years of experience. He specializes in biomechanical assessment of upper and lower extremity conditions, gluteal tendinopathy, hip and knee replacement rehabilitation, patellofemoral pain, rotator cuff injuries, custom orthotics assessment and casting, and acupuncture. He holds AIM Level 1, 2 Upper, and 2 Lower Quadrant training from the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program.
Yes. Codey DeBlois at Elite Sports Injury Clinics St. James specializes in gluteal tendinopathy — the most common cause of lateral hip pain, often misdiagnosed as hip bursitis. His approach prioritizes education on why rest and stretching worsen tendinopathy, followed by progressive glute and hip strengthening as the foundation of treatment. Acupuncture and soft tissue massage are used to reduce pain and allow strengthening to begin. Book at physiowinnipeg.com — no referral required.
Yes. Codey DeBlois is one of the St. James clinic's specialists for custom orthotics — offering a full biomechanical, postural, and gait assessment to determine candidacy, followed by casting and prescription through a certified Canadian laboratory. Custom orthotics are covered under most extended health benefit plans. Book an assessment at physiowinnipeg.com.
Codey DeBlois at Elite Sports Injury Clinics St. James uses a biomechanical assessment of the knee, hip, and lower chain to identify the root cause of patellofemoral pain — which may be gluteal weakness transmitting excess load to the knee, or quadriceps weakness causing patellar compression. Treatment combines joint mobilization and soft tissue massage for patellar tightness with taping for load management and progressive hip and quadriceps strengthening. Patients typically experience improved pain and confident return to running and sport.
Codey DeBlois is accepting new patients at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. James, Winnipeg. No referral required. Book at physiowinnipeg.com or call the St. James clinic. Codey treats gluteal tendinopathy, hip and knee replacement rehab, patellofemoral pain, rotator cuff injuries, ankle rehabilitation, custom orthotics, WCB workplace injuries, and MPI motor vehicle accident cases. He screens for vestibular disorders and refers to vestibular specialists.