Welcome to the Neurosciences Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association 

We are a not-for-profit national organization operated by volunteers with a passion for neurological physiotherapy. We connect physiotherapists working in neurological settings to learning opportunities and a community of colleagues across the country.

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A Perception and Action Approach to Cognitive Neuroscience

DATE: Apr 17, 2023 - 15:00 (EDT) TIME: 60 minutes Our visual system must do two important things: recognize objects and assist in the programming and control of actions directed at those objects.  By investigating neuropsychological patients who have difficulty...

Webinars

Grow your practice with NSD's education series

We offer regular webinars covering different topics related to neuro physio practice. NSD webinars can be found here. NSD members may access the NSD hosted webinars for free using the provided coupon in the latest e-blast.

 

 

Activating the Brain through Movement

Join us on Wednesday, June 14 at 13:00 pm (EST) to learn about how brain health is defined and measured and how it changes with age. This presentation will review how brain health is defined and measured and how it changes with age, and the latest evidence for how...

Exploring the Brain in Pain

This presentation will explore individual differences in cortical activity i) before pain begins and ii) soon after pain onset that predispose individuals to chronic pain. Data from human pain models and clinical pain populations will be provided. The presentation...

A Perception and Action Approach to Cognitive Neuroscience

DATE: Apr 17, 2023 - 15:00 (EDT) TIME: 60 minutes Our visual system must do two important things: recognize objects and assist in the programming and control of actions directed at those objects.  By investigating neuropsychological patients who have difficulty...