Break
The
Cycle
Helping Active Adults Overcome
Persistent Pain and Movement Limitations
To Regain Confidence in Movement.
MEET
ANTONIO
An allied health professional focused on addressing the effects of musculoskeletal conditions, and their affects on human movement and quality of life.
Antonio’s entire approach is centred on understanding how biomechanics, load distribution, and musculoskeletal capacity interact to influence function and mobility. His background in osteopathy, pedorthics, and strength & conditioning provides multiple perspective layers for which he can assess function and support individuals regain confidence in how they move and function.
Antonio sees patients throughout the Greater Montreal Region.
MAKING MOVEMENT
MAKE SENSE
Rather than focussing on a single joint, muscle, or symptom; we consider how movement quality, physical capacity, lifestyle, and the body’s ability to adapt to load works together. By understanding these interacting factors, the goal is to identify meaningful contributors to your symptoms and develop a plan that supports long-term function, resilience, and confidence in movement.
RECOVERY
The body constantly adapts to stress. Understanding how daily activities, work, training, sleep, and recovery interact helps guide sustainable progress while reducing unnecessary setbacks.
MOVEMENT
How you move matters. Assessing movement quality, coordination, and movement strategies helps identify patterns that may influence symptoms, efficiency, and performance.
CAPACITY
Movement depends on more than mobility. Strength, endurance, joint mobility, and tissue capacity all influence how well the body tolerates physical demands.
WHO WE HELP
People With Movement Limitations
and Persistent Pain
People experiencing persistent pain and whom are limited in their day to day life often benefit from understanding how function, load, and footwear may be contributing to their symptoms. Rather than focusing solely on where pain is felt, our approach considers the factors that may be influencing function over time.
LOAD-RELATED
DISCOMFORT
Discomfort or fatigue during walking, standing, or daily activity; often influenced by how load is distributed through the lower limb system.
REDUCED TOLERANCE TO ACTIVITY
Difficulty maintaining usual levels of activity due to pain, fatigue, or mechanical overload.
RECURRENT OR PERSISTENT SYMPTOMS
Symptoms that return over time
or do not fully resolve.
MOVEMENT
INEFFICIENCY
Perceived imbalance, compensatory strategies, or reduced efficiency during walking, running, or functional tasks.
FOOTWEAR-RELATED INFLUENCE
Situations where footwear appears to significantly affect comfort, stability, or movement performance.
Still Deciding?
You don’t need to be certain, book a
consultation to discuss your situation.
If another type of care is more appropriate,
you will be guided to the right professional.
Antonio M. Colasurdo is an Osteopath
and Pedorthist specializing in
musculoskeletal function.
Antonio Colasurdo is not a physician and is not registered with the
College of Physicians and Surgeons. He does not provide medical
diagnoses or medical treatment. Advice and services provided do
not replace assessment, diagnosis, or care from a licensed
physician or other regulated health professional.
Antonio Colasurdo 