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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Acupuncture for Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain
Presented by the Acupuncture and Neurosciences Divisions of CPA May 29, 2019 Time: 12 Noon, Eastern Attendees limited to members of Neurosciences and Acupuncture Divisons of CPA Webinar link: https://zoom.us/j/417949160 Presented by Enoch Ho, MPh, PT, RAc,...
Call for clinician contributors
Do you have clinical experience with: Neurorehab in remote communities, or Physiotherapy with athletes with neurological conditions? NSD is looking for contributors to provide written articles for Synapse, our e-newsletter, and/or our monthly webinar series. If you or...
Do you have a clinical experience or research initiative that you want to share?
We are looking for contributions to our e-newsletter, Synapse. Articles about quality improvement projects, a clinical case, innovative clinical programs, or ongoing/completed research are welcome. If you have an initiative or experience that you would like to share,...
Synapse Fall 2018: Rehabilitation for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
The Fall 2018 issue of Synapse is available now! This issue is focused on rehabilitation for individuals living with spinal cord injury, and is linked below. NSD members will also receive an electronic copy of Synapse by email. Synapse - Vol 36 - 1 FINAL
NSD AGM – November 2, 2018
The Annual General Meeting of CPA's Neuroscience Division will take place at Congress on November 2, 2018 from 5:45-6:45 local time. Members not attending Congress are welcome to join the meeting online. Click here to join our webcast.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity
The Rick and Amanda Hansen Fellowship In Partnership with the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Rick Hansen Institute **Application Now Available on the University of Toronto Department of Physical Therapy...
Webinars
Grow your practice with NSD's education series
We offer regular webinars covering different topics related to neuro physio practice.
How can we improve medication management for persons with spinal cord injury/dysfunction?
Presenter: Dr. Sara Guilcher Date: July 16, 2020 @ 12:00 Eastern Multiple medications are often used to prevent and treat secondary complications and conditions associated with spinal cord injury/dysfunction (SCI/D). Little is known about the prevalence and risk...
Optimizing PT via telerehab for individuals with cognitive impairment post-ABI
Speakers: Dr. Gail Eskes & Jennifer O'Neil May 11, 2020 @ Noon EDT Presentation slidesDownload Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/Pl_6ILwsVmI
Rehabilitation Technology: What it can and cannot do, now and in the future
Speaker: Martina Spiess, PT, PhD April 29, 2020 12pm EST Overview: Get to know advantages and limitations of the use of rehabilitation technologyLearn how to optimize their use in order to improve outcomesDiscuss on where the field will head in the future View the...