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...
Inter-joint coordination between the ankle and hip joints during quiet standing in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury
Learning Objectives: Following this webinar, participants will: Understand changes in ankle and hip joint movement while standing following motor incomplete spinal cord injury Learn about quantification of ankle-hip joint coordination and its role in standing balance...
Neuro Network Review #2: FINDING THE OPTIMAL TIME TO DELIVER INTENSIVE MOTOR REHAB AFTER STROKE
Review 2: March 2023: FINDING THE OPTIMAL TIME TO DELIVER INTENSIVE MOTOR REHAB AFTER STROKE Finding the Optimal Time to Deliver Intensive Motor Rehab After Stroke Reviewer: Janice Eng, PT, PhD
BC NSD Course: Mary Massary’s Linked Breathing Pt 2 course May 20-21, 2023
Hosted by BC NSD May 20-21, 2023 Course registration click here
PFC AWARDS PROGRAM
Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada Awards Program This year, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada, we are thrilled to be re-launching the PFC Awards Program for the 2023 season, with more than $60,000 in bursaries and...
Neuro Network Review #1: Dose of Therapeutic Exercise Needs Our Attention
Review 1: January 2023: Dose of Therapeutic Exercise Needs Our Attention Dose of Therapeutic Exercise Needs Our Attention Submitted by: Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, 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.
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...
Inter-joint coordination between the ankle and hip joints during quiet standing in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury
Learning Objectives: Following this webinar, participants will: Understand changes in ankle and hip joint movement while standing following motor incomplete spinal cord injury Learn about quantification of ankle-hip joint coordination and its role in standing balance...
Understanding the Full Scope of Neurological Physiotherapy
Are you interested in Neuro physiotherapy and understanding the scope of a neurological physiotherapist? Don't miss this event! This session is for students, new grads and working professionals looking to learn about the role and scope of neuro physiotherapists in...