Move Better.
Start at the
Foundation.
Helping Active Adults Overcome
Persistent Pain, Movement Limitations,
and Lower-Limb Dysfunction To Improve
and Support Long-Term Function.
MEET
ANTONIO
An allied health professional focused on the effects of musculoskeletal conditions, and their affects on human movement and function.
Antonio’s 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 assessing musculoskeletal function, supporting individualized care based on how each person moves, loads, and functions.
Antonio sees patients throughout the Greater Montreal Region.
THE INTEGRATED
FRAMEWORK
A model that helps to interpret how foot mechanics, load management, musculoskeletal capacity, and footwear interact to influence movement, function, and long-term mobility.
FOOT
MECHANICS
Understanding how alignment, loading patterns, and footwear influence movement efficiency and stress distribution throughout the lower limb.
MUSCULOSKELETAL
CAPACITY
Understanding how tissues, joints, and structures tolerate and adapt to load, and how limitations in capacity may contribute to pain or functional changes.
FUNCTIONAL
MOVEMENT
Understanding how coordination, control, and movement strategies influence efficiency, adaptability,
and long-term function.
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 