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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NSD News
Building Capacity to Support People Living with Dementia
For the November webinar NSD has partnered with the Senior's Health Division Topic: Building Capacity to Support People Living with Dementia Date: Nov 14, 2024 at 7pm EST Presenters: Dr. Laura Middleton and Dr. Grace Liu Physical activity improves the health and...
Neuro Network Review #7: Improving Gait and Activities of Daily Living in Severe TBI: The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation
Review 7: October 2024 Improving Gait and Activities of Daily Living in Severe TBI: The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation Reviewer: Chris MacDonald NSD Report #7
Neuro Network Review #6: BEYOND THE BODY: THE POWER OF EXTERNAL FOCUS OF ATTENTION IN POST-STROKE RECOVERY
Review 6: June 2024 BEYOND THE BODY: THE POWER OF EXTERNAL FOCUS OF ATTENTION IN POST-STROKE RECOVERY Reviewer: Tami Prado-Tector Final NSD report 5 PradoTector
Neuro Network Review #5: Rehabilitation to Improve Gaze and Postural Stability in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Review 5: January 2024: Rehabilitation to Improve Gaze and Postural Stability in People with Multiple Sclerosis Reviewer: Gail Creaser, MA Rehabilitation to Improve Gaze and Postural Stability in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Neuro Network Review #4: Who is most likely to increase and sustain their physical activity following stroke?
Review 4: July 2023: Who is most likely to increase and sustain their physical activity following stroke? Report #4 Quigley Reviewer: Adria Quigley PT, PhD
Neuro Network Review #3: The reality of virtual reality in clinical practice
Review 3: May 2023: The reality of virtual reality in clinical practice The reality of virtual reality in clinical practice Reviewer: Meaghan Adams PT, PhD
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.
Building Capacity to Support People Living with Dementia
For the November webinar NSD has partnered with the Senior's Health Division Topic: Building Capacity to Support People Living with Dementia Date: Nov 14, 2024 at 7pm EST Presenters: Dr. Laura Middleton and Dr. Grace Liu Physical activity improves the health and...
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...