Our researchers highlighted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation
The work of Janice Eng and Teresa Liu-Ambrose was featured by the Heart and Stroke Foundation
WorkSafeBC for UBC MPT students – an update
Wanted to pass along links to pages from UBC’s Risk Management Services. Information for WorkSafeBC coverage for UBC practicum/clinical placement students Reporting Accidents and Incidents Should there be an incident involving a student the reporting process is laid out, including links to the two forms that must be filled out for each accident/incident involving a […]
New MPT/PhD program now accepting applications
The Department of Physical Therapy at The University of British Columbia is pleased to announce the formation of a new dual degree program
Alumni members class of ’79 give back
Providing support to our students
Naznin Virji-Babul is putting her head together with others for research on concussion
Using advanced imaging to help kids with concussion
Linda Li, Canada Research Chair in Patient-oriented Knowledge Translation
Congratulations to Associate Professor Linda Li who is now a Canada Research Chair in Patient-oriented Knowledge Translation. Her research program aims to evaluate new approaches to knowledge translation that will enhance timely care for people with chronic musculoskeletal diseases, the most common cause of severe pain and disability worldwide. While there have been major advances […]
Congratulations graduates 2013
Congratulations to the MPT class of 2013
Spring 2014 Clinical Educator Workshop just booked for Lower Mainland
Our next free, full-day Clinical Educator Workshop will take place in the Lower Mainland, March 2014. These workshops are designed for those new to taking our UBC MPT students on clinical placement, those who are considering taking a student, or those who haven’t taken a student in a while and would like a refresher. We always […]
New Checklist for Cardiorespiratory skills
If you are wondering what cardiorespiratory skills students should be experiencing in the clinical setting, do we have a tool for you! The new NACEP checklist for CR skills can be used as a global overview of what cardiorespiratory experience students should obtain during their clinical time. (Please note that you do NOT have to “check all the boxes” […]
A Province Wide Needs Assessment for Continuing Professional Development
Clinical Instructor, Robin Roots initiates a needs assessment
New! Printable Placement Dates
We have made the ‘MPT Placement Dates’ a printable page for your convenience. Please see link here: https://physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/clinical-education/clinical-educators/ubc-mpt-placement-dates/ Call for Offers for Level 1 has been sent out. Level 1A April 28 – May 30, 2014 & Level 1B June 2 – July 4, 2014.
Webinar: Naznin Virji-Babul will share her expertise
Assistant Professor Naznin Virji-Babul will share her expertise on early brain development, language development, and the effects of experience on development in a webinar entitled “Does listening to Mozart make your baby smarter?
Kristin Campbell on CBC speaks on walking for health
Dr. Kristin Campbell provides expert commentary on CBC
Extra! Extra! “Clin Ed News” is News!
It’s been a busy past few months, as those of us who deal with content and maintenance of the UBC PT web pages have been working with our MedIT group to transition our website over to a new UBC CLF. “CLF” stands for “common look and feel.” UBC has come up with guidelines (http://clf.ubc.ca/) for […]
Tendon injury prevention and rehabilitation program
Led by Dr. Alex Scott Tendinopathies are widespread in workers and in athletes, and include conditions such as Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (“jumper’s knee”), tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, and hamstrings tendinopathy. Although some cases of acute tendinopathy resolve spontaneously with rest, many become chronically painful and debilitating. Anti-inflammatory medications are not […]
RESEARCH Relays for rehabilitation Fall 2013 Schedule
A series of FREE webinars from the MRSc Program graduates, grab the baton
PHTH 572 Poster Presentation Research Symposium
August 8, 2013, 09:25am – 12:35pm – Friedman Building, Lab 204
MSFHR announces 2013 Trainee award recipients
Congratulations to Drs. John Best, Angela Auriat and Bimal Lakhani
Jayne Garland featured on CBC Radio and the Heart and Stroke website
Listen to the podcast on CBC radio and see the video on the Heart & Stroke website
UBC Physical Therapy trainees win awards
Congratulations Kate Brown, Brodie Sakakibara and Bimal Lakhani
Be Happy
Evidence informed practice indicates you should give to be happy
Post-doc Michael Borich, a VCHRI Rising Star
Rising Star Awards recognize exceptional scientist who are also outstanding role models
Sports, adolescents and concussions
The work of Drs. Virji-Babul and Boyd on concussion, highlighted in UBC Medicine magazine
May Nolan named the 2013 Awardee for Excellence in Community Practice Teaching
Clinical Associate Professor, May Nolan has been teaching in physical therapy for over 20 years…
RESEARCH RELAYS for rehabilitation practice
One hour webinars delivered by UBC Master of Rehabilitation Science learners. Archives are also available if you are unable to attend.
Fun at the Physio Forum
The Physiotherapy Forum was again a great success with a large attendance of over 450. The Department participated on many fronts with presentations from faculty, alumni and trainees. UBC PT Alumni Rick Celebrini’s talk “Recreational and Elite Athletes; Can we really prevent injuries?” was very well attended and Clinical faculty Libby Swain’s talk “physiotherapy for […]
GRASP highlighted in CIHR's Show me the evidence
The work of Dr. Janice Eng was featured in a recent CIHR publication
Exercise: A proven brain boost
The work of Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, her trainees and collaborators, is highlighted in the New York Times.
Join us at the Forum
Relocated to the beautiful Vancouver Convention Centre. The lounge will be in room 224, adjacent to the trade show room
Hacking Health yields collaboration, support and awards for UBC Physical Therapy
Department members participated in a workshop facilitating the use of technology to solve important health care problems.
MPT Students in a Relay for Life
Please consider a donation in support of the Masters of Physical Therapy team Physio Phresh
Linda Li funded to improve her tool helping people with arthritis.
ANSWER-2 to be developed to better help those with inflammatory arthritis
Share your excellence in PT Practice or research – PABC Practice Forum, April 27, 2013.
Call for abstracts-Share your excellence in PT Practice or research at the Physiotherapy Association BC Practice Forum, April 27, 2013.
Research relays for rehabilitation practice
Please join us for one or both of these FREE webinars
Jessica Deglau, Masters of Physical Therapy class of 2011 grad is being inducted into the UBC Sports Hall of Fame.
Jessica Deglau a 2013 inductee will take her place among the 107 individuals and 20 teams currently in the Hall of Fame at the annual Big Block Awards, to be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 3. For tickets and information, please contact Steve Bell-Irving at steve.bell-irving@ubc.ca or call 604-822-6183. Jessica Deglau was […]
Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul, an invited speaker for Workshop on Cognition in Down syndrome.
Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul is well known for her neuroimaging and behavioural research in Down syndrome
Work on adolescent concussion by Drs. Virji-Babul and Boyd featured
Concussions in teenagers more damaging and last longer than previously known
Lara Boyd speaking at a Peter Wall Scholars Café
This one hour event is open and free to the public…
Internationally Educated Physiotherapists Exam Preparation program in the news
Read the article in the online version of Straight For more information on the program visit the IEPEP website
Free Peter Wall Public Forum "Social Media for Health" Feb 4th
Social Media and Health: The Good, the Bad and the Possible
Visiting scientist, Dr. Paul van Donkelaar, hosted by Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul will speak on Concussion Feb 1, 2013
Biomechanical, neurocognitive, and sensorimotor deficits following concussion talk open to the public Feb 1, 11-12 pm in the Brain Research Centre.
Dementia Forum, January 26, 2013
The UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders presents a free public forum featuring clinical and research experts.