Scotty Butcher

Dr. Scotty Butcher

Dr. Scotty Butcher, BSc(PT), PhD, ACSM-RCEP, CF-L1, is an Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Saskatchewan and co-founder of Strength Rebels. He holds a BSc PT and MSc Kin from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD in Exercise Physiology and Experimental Medicine from the University of Alberta. He is certified as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-RCEP), is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer (CF-L1), and is formerly certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS); the latter of which he has formally relinquished. Most recently, Scotty has been certified as a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, incorporates mindfulness into his research, and has a daily personal practice.

Scotty teaches exercise physiology, prescription, and rehabilitation to physical therapy students and has published several peer reviewed articles and two book chapters related to exercise testing and prescription. Currently training as a powerlifter, he has a passion for strength training and translates this to promoting quality exercise training and rehabilitation practices for clinicians and students. His focus in research, teaching, and clinical work is on the hybrid rehabilitation/strength training approach, and shares his views through blogging and vlogging.

Strengthening the body and mind in rehabilitation: The intersection of mental and physical adaptation for improvements in functional capacity

This presentation will outline the importance of enhancing both physical and mental robustness in rehabilitation. Through an evidence-based lens, the integrative practices of strength training, secular meditation, and mindful movement will be examined to demonstrate their relevance in building resilience and functional capacity in rehabilitation clientele.