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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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
Welcome to the Neuro Network Reviews! These reviews are done by experts in neurological physiotherapy research. It is a brief summary of a landmark or practice-changing article in the field of neurosciences. Our hope is to translate exciting research into neurological...
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...
BC NSD AGM is Oct 27, 2022 at 7pm PST
The BC NSD is hosting an online networking and AGM on October 27th, 2022 at 7pm. Who should attend: All Physios in BC with a neurological interest. Meet other neuro physios in BC, vote, and most importantly, help decide how to support the BC Neuro PT community....
Queen’s University Research Study- Call for Participants
Call for participants for a research study We are looking for clinicians with experience providing care for persons with MS and/or their caregivers to participate in a focus group study that will inform the development of a computer-based digital resource for...
PT Management for BPPV
October 19th at 6pm EST Title: PT management for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Speaker: Karly Doehring, PT Speaker Bio: I have a special interest in dizziness, having had it myself 3 times after head injuries. It was in physio school that I learned there was...
Webinars
Grow your practice with NSD's education series
We offer regular webinars covering different topics related to neuro physio practice.
PT Management for BPPV
October 19th at 6pm EST Title: PT management for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Speaker: Karly Doehring, PT Speaker Bio: I have a special interest in dizziness, having had it myself 3 times after head injuries. It was in physio school that I learned there was...
AFO prescription (hosted by Embodia)
WEBINAR - Dr. Kyra Kane AFO prescription October 20, 2022 from 12:00-2:30 EDT, hosted by Embodia (details below). Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are routinely prescribed for individuals with mobility limitations to address a range of impairments and support...
Neuro in Sport
When: June 7th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Eastern Time), Theme: Neuro in Sport. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the world of Neuro in Sport. Lovisa Cheung, a PhD Candidate investigating Sport Participation in those with SCI, discusses the common injuries that may...