Martin Skiarski, MPT — Physiotherapist in Winnipeg | Elite Sports Injury Clinics
Martin Skiarski is a registered physiotherapist at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. Vital, Winnipeg, with 4.5 years of clinical experience. Martin holds a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) and a Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin) from the University of Manitoba. He specializes in return-to-sport rehabilitation using objective force plate testing and biomechanical analysis, ACL and lower extremity rehabilitation, lower body injury management, shoulder and neck rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning program design — bridging the gap between standard physiotherapy and performance-level recovery that keeps athletes returning to sport with confidence.
Credentials & Education
Martin completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Physiotherapy at the University of Manitoba. His advanced certification portfolio includes Orthopaedic Manual Therapy training, Strength and Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance, Force Plate Testing and Advanced Biomechanical Data Analysis, Sport and Taping, the ORKA Performance Plinth to Podium program, Integrated Kinetic Neurology, Advanced ACL Rehabilitation, Performance Specialist training, and a speed-based approach to lower limb rehabilitation and training. This combination of clinical and performance certifications positions Martin as one of the few physiotherapists in Winnipeg who integrates objective biomechanical data into rehabilitation — making his approach distinctly measurable and performance-focused.
How Martin Treats
Martin integrates force plate testing and objective biomechanical data analysis into rehabilitation in a way that most Winnipeg physiotherapists do not. Force plates measure ground reaction forces during jumping, landing, and single-leg movements — quantifying asymmetries in power, loading, and neuromuscular control that cannot be detected through standard clinical assessment. This allows Martin to identify the specific deficits — in ACL patients, ankle rehabilitation cases, and performance athletes — that are maintaining injury risk or preventing confident return to sport, and to build programs with measurable targets rather than subjective milestones.
Manual therapy at Elite Sports Injury Clinics — including joint mobilizations and soft tissue work — is used by Martin as a tool to restore mobility and reduce pain so that progressive exercise can begin. The exercise component of Martin’s programs integrates strength and conditioning principles: progressive single-leg strength, deceleration training, plyometric progressions, and speed-based lower limb training that prepares the patient’s body for the specific physical demands of their sport or activity. This performance-first approach is what makes Martin particularly effective for patients who have completed standard physiotherapy but still don’t feel ready — or aren’t objectively ready — to return to full activity.
Conditions & Injuries Treated
Martin treats a wide range of orthopaedic and performance conditions at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. Vital, Winnipeg. His most common presentations include:
- ACL rehabilitation and return to sport — force plate testing and jump analysis to identify strength and power asymmetries often missed in traditional rehab; structured progression through single-leg strength, deceleration, plyometrics, and movement quality; return to sport with confidence and reduced re-injury risk
- Knee and hip pain — whole lower-body assessment identifying load management, hip strength, and movement mechanics as primary contributors; progressive loading program targeting quads, glutes, and tendons; manual therapy for symptom relief; return to running, training, and daily activity without recurring flare-ups
- Ankle sprains and foot/ankle injuries — restoring strength, balance, and reactive control through progressive single-leg training and plyometric progressions; objective testing to identify asymmetries and guide return-to-sport readiness; goal is a resilient ankle that tolerates higher-level activity without breakdown
- Shoulder, neck, and upper back rehabilitation — identification of movement limitations and strength deficits rather than local pain treatment; manual therapy for mobility combined with targeted shoulder, upper back, and neck strengthening
- Performance and strength and conditioning — athletes wanting to improve performance, reduce injury risk, or bridge the gap between rehab and sport; force plate testing and movement analysis to identify asymmetries and build progressive strength, power, and movement quality programs
- Post-surgical rehabilitation — ACL reconstruction, knee, ankle, hip, and shoulder procedures
- WCB workplace injuries and MPI motor vehicle accident rehabilitation
Martin focuses on musculoskeletal and performance-based rehabilitation. He refers complex vestibular cases and pelvic health or prenatal conditions to appropriate specialists.
Clinical Approach & Philosophy
Martin’s treatment philosophy is built around identifying and measuring what is actually limiting recovery — not just treating symptoms. Many patients he sees have already tried rest, manual therapy, or general exercise without lasting results. The missing element is almost always objective data: knowing specifically where the asymmetry, loading issue, or movement deficit exists — and building a program that targets that deficit measurably.
A first appointment begins with a focused conversation about the injury, goals, and how it is affecting daily life and training. This is followed by a detailed movement assessment and, where appropriate, objective force plate testing and strength assessment. Treatment begins in the same session — hands-on therapy for short-term relief followed by guided exercise to begin restoring strength, control, and movement quality.
Patients consistently say they feel more confident because they understand what is going on, can see their progress, and have a clear plan. Martin’s Argentine background and genuine passion for sport give him a natural understanding of what athletes need — both physically and psychologically — to return to competition.
Patient Outcomes
A patient who had completed traditional ACL rehabilitation and been cleared for return to sport came to Martin still unable to run, cut, or jump with confidence. Through objective force plate analysis and strength assessment, Martin identified significant asymmetries in power and landing control that the standard rehabilitation program had not addressed. A structured program of progressive single-leg strength, deceleration training, and plyometric progressions built both the physical capacity and the confidence the patient needed to return to high-level sport — feeling fully prepared rather than hesitant. Martin sees a similar pattern regularly with knee pain patients who have been treated locally without lasting results: shifting the focus to load management, strength, and movement mechanics produces the improvement that symptom-focused treatment could not.
Personal & Community
Born in Argentina and a Winnipegger since 2002, Martin stays active through soccer, basketball, and strength training — sports that give him direct insight into the physical demands and injury patterns his patients experience. He also enjoys cooking, hiking, travelling, and spending time with friends. His personal sporting background and genuine passion for movement inform both how he approaches rehabilitation and how he connects with active patients navigating injury.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin Skiarski, treatment approach, and booking.
Martin Skiarski, MPT, is a registered physiotherapist at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. Vital, Winnipeg, with 4.5 years of experience. He specializes in return-to-sport rehabilitation using objective force plate testing, ACL and lower extremity rehabilitation, lower body injury management, and strength and conditioning program design. Martin is one of the few Winnipeg physiotherapists who integrates biomechanical data analysis into rehabilitation — making recovery measurable and performance-focused.
Yes. Martin Skiarski at Elite Sports Injury Clinics St. Vital specializes in ACL rehabilitation and return to sport using force plate testing and jump analysis to identify strength and power asymmetries that standard physiotherapy misses. His structured programs build single-leg strength, deceleration capacity, and plyometric control — returning athletes to sport with objective readiness criteria, not just subjective confidence. He regularly sees ACL patients who have been cleared elsewhere but still don't feel ready.
Yes. Martin Skiarski at Elite Sports Injury Clinics St. Vital integrates force plate testing and biomechanical data analysis into rehabilitation. Force plates measure ground reaction forces during jumping and landing — quantifying asymmetries in power and neuromuscular control that cannot be identified clinically. This enables Martin to build precisely targeted programs with measurable outcomes for ACL patients, ankle rehabilitation cases, and performance athletes.
Martin Skiarski at Elite Sports Injury Clinics St. Vital assesses knee and hip pain by evaluating the whole lower body — identifying load management issues, hip strength deficits, and movement mechanics as primary contributors. Treatment combines manual therapy for symptom relief with a progressive loading program targeting quadriceps, glutes, and tendons. The focus is restoring strength and movement capacity so patients can return to running, training, and daily activity without recurring flare-ups.
Martin Skiarski is accepting new patients at Elite Sports Injury Clinics in St. Vital, Winnipeg. No referral required. Book at physiowinnipeg.com or call the St. Vital clinic. Martin treats ACL rehabilitation, return-to-sport testing, knee and hip pain, ankle injuries, shoulder and neck rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, WCB workplace injuries, and MPI motor vehicle accident cases.