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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Spinal Moves Podcast
The Activity-Based Therapy Community of Practice (ABT CoP) is excited to announce the launch of Spinal Moves, a podcast conversation about activity-based therapy. Join hosts Hope Jervis Rademeyer and Anita Kaiser as they chat with people living with spinal cord...
NSD Executive: Open Positions
The Neurosciences Division Executive is looking for a new Secretary and a Newsletter Co-Editor. All NSD executive positions are filled by volunteers. The time commitment is flexible, and no experience is required. If you're interested, please email a statement of...
SPECIAL WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MEMBERS INTERESTED IN TELEREHAB
A pragmatic overview of the research and implementation of Telerehabilitation with neurological populations Presenters: Dr. Dahlia Kairy, Dr. Hélène Corriveau, and Dr. Sarah DonkersWednesday April 1, 2020 12:30-1:30 EST This webinar will provide an overview of...
AEROBICS Workshop is Cancelled
The AEROBICS workshop on May 28 with Dr. Marilyn MacKay-Lyons has been cancelled as an in-person workshop. We hope to offer the workshop at a future date and that those interested will join us at that time. In the meantime, if you have not taken the eAEROBICS modules,...
Pre-Congress Course UPDATE
Since Congress has been cancelled, we will not be running this pre-Congress course. If you have already registered, we will be in touch about refunding the cost of registration. Please stay tuned for updates as we explore virtual education opportunities. Join NSD in...
Call for volunteers
The Neurosciences Division executive is building an education committee, and we need your help. We are in need of several volunteers to coordinate and moderate our popular webinar series. Responsibilities include scheduling webinars, recording sessions, and following...
Webinars
Grow your practice with NSD's education series
We offer regular webinars covering different topics related to neuro physio practice.
Introduction to Neurologic Music Therapy: Rewiring the Brain Through Music
February 24, 2021 @ 6pm Eastern In this presentation, we will explore the efficacy of Neurologic Music Therapy and how its interventions can assist in the neurorehabilitation of sensorimotor and movement disorders. Three specific interventions will be discussed:...
The PT-PTA Team in Neuroscience
Recorded January 19, 2021 @ 12:00 noon Eastern The role of the physiotherapist assistant in Canada is evolving. An effective PT-PTA team is crucial for optimal client care. The purpose of this workshop is to identify strategies for building an effective physiotherapy...
Training the Brain: Connecting Vision To Action
RECORDED November 26, 2020 @ 7:00PM Eastern SPEAKER: Katie Mitchell Vision is our dominant sense that provides rich temporal and spatial information about our environment. Daily activities require processing of dynamic visual scenes in various environments to...