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Naznin Virji-Babul partners with Seafair Minor Hockey to improve post-concussion management

Naznin Virji-Babul partners with Seafair Minor Hockey to improve post-concussion management

Seafair Minor Hockey Association is implementing a protocol for athletes recovering from concussion and is partnering with Dr. Virji-Babul to better understand concussions.

Lara Boyd explores whether an unorthodox curriculum can improve learning in kids with learning dissabilities
Royal Columbian Hospital SROC wins 2014 Practice Education Team Award

Royal Columbian Hospital SROC wins 2014 Practice Education Team Award

Clinical Instructors, Joy Wang OT (right) and Hyman Gee PT with Donna Drynan OT receive award for their work at the Student Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic (SROC) at Royal Colombian Hospital.

Graduation of the Department’s Northern and Rural Cohort highlighted

Graduation of the Department’s Northern and Rural Cohort highlighted

Physical Therapy’s first Northern and Rural Cohort crosses finish line

Congratulations MPT class of 2014

Congratulations MPT class of 2014

The Department of Physical Therapy is proud to announce the 2014 Master of Physical Therapy graduating class, including graduates in our first official Northern & Rural Cohort.

Exercising health across BC: physical therapy students learn in more communities

Exercising health across BC: physical therapy students learn in more communities

For urban Canadians recovering from injury or illness, access to the physical therapy they need is rarely in question. For BC residents in northern or rural locations, however, access to health professionals can’t be taken for granted.

Placement Countdown – Level 1A/1B

We  need  12 more offers for 1B.  Please make your offers by January 15th,  2015.  Health authorities please fill in the order form on HSPnet.  Private practice and others not using HSPnet, please fill in our offers form, here: Offers Acceptance Form – Level 1A/1B. Thank you!

News 1130 series on concussion to feature Naznin Virji-Babul

News 1130 series on concussion to feature Naznin Virji-Babul

Assistant Professor, Naznin Virji-Babul will participate in a news series on concussion. The series will begin Monday November 24th.

Dr. Naz Virji-Babul, Assessing Sports Concussion

Dr. Naz Virji-Babul, Assessing Sports Concussion

The recent work of Assistant Professor Naznin Virji-Babul is featured by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

Naznin Virji-Babul to participate in Brain Talks on TBI

Naznin Virji-Babul to participate in Brain Talks on TBI

BrainTalks@UBC is a forum for academics and community members to dialogue about the rapidly expanding information in neuroscience.

Research Relays for Rehabilitation Practice Fall 2014 Series

Research Relays for Rehabilitation Practice Fall 2014 Series

Please join us for these FREE webinars

Combined trained grads celebrate 40 years

Combined trained grads celebrate 40 years

The class of ’74, fourth to graduate as combined trained, recently celebrated its 40th reunion, with a luncheon at the Point Grey Golf Club.

Clinical Associate Professor, Marc Rizzardo to receive 2014 Brian Budd award

Clinical Associate Professor, Marc Rizzardo to receive 2014 Brian Budd award

Marc will receive the Brian Budd Award for his outstanding achievements in soccer, as well as for his contributions as a physical therapist in Canadian Sport

Kristin Campbell featured on CTV Morning Live

Kristin Campbell featured on CTV Morning Live

CBCF hosts ask an expert where you can go online and ask a breast health question. A panel of 4 experts were be available for a live online chat and Associate Professor, Kristin Campbell, served as the expert on the topic of exercise in breast health

Resources available from presentation, “Thinking differently about pain”

Resources available from presentation, “Thinking differently about pain”

Presentation Recording and slides now available

On site with Carrier Sekani Family Services in Takla, BC
Clinical partners, Allison Ezzat and Clyde Smith featured for Arthritis Awareness
Presentation: “Thinking Differently About Pain”

Presentation: “Thinking Differently About Pain”

Presentation by Cecil Green Visiting Professors, Dr. Christine Chambers and Dr. Michael Sullivan. September 22nd, 9:00 -11:00 am in the Friedman Board room with video conferencing offsite

Victoria Clin Ed Workshop booked for November

I have booked a Clinical Educator Workshops on the island: Friday, November 7: Full day (9-4) workshop at Royal Jubilee Hospital. If you would like more information or want to register, please click here.

UBC PT takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challange

UBC PT takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challange

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty and Staff take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Clinical Instructor Aart van Gorkum accepts the MPT Grads ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Post by Main Street Physiotherapy Clinic.

It’s back to school: meet some of our MPT students – Part 2

It’s back to school: meet some of our MPT students – Part 2

As part of the Faculty of Medicine’s back-to-school series, we sat down with some of our MPT students — Sophia Chadwick, Holly Parent, and Jasmine Mousavi

PT – Back to School Series

PT – Back to School Series

As part of the Faculty of Medicine’s back-to-school series, we sat down with some of our MPT students — Nadine Stunzi, Glenn Charbonneau, Mitchell Bourne.

Upcoming Webinar from the BC Cancer Rehabilitation Network

Upcoming Webinar from the BC Cancer Rehabilitation Network

Translating research into practice: Implementing community based exercise programs for cancer survivors
Speaker: Dr. Prue Cormie, PhD

Provincial Continuing Professional Development Needs Assessment Results are in

Provincial Continuing Professional Development Needs Assessment Results are in

Thanks to the numerous physiotherapists who gave valuable feedback and their time to participate in this needs assessment.

Federal health minister tours Brain Behaviour Lab

Two fall Lower Mainland Clin Ed Workshops booked

I have just booked two Clinical Educator Workshops. Monday, Sept 29: Full day (9-4) workshop on the UBC campus Saturday, Oct 18: Full day (9-4) workshop at Surrey Memorial Hospital If you would like more information or want to register, please click here.

MPT2 Student Poster Presentation Research Symposium

MPT2 Student Poster Presentation Research Symposium

It’s that time of year! Poster Day is scheduled for 9:25-12:35 on Monday, August 18 in Room 204 of Friedman

Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided, and will be available starting at 9 am.

Placement Countdown – Level 2A/2B

We require a few more offers:  19 for 2A and 17 for 2B.  Please make your offer by August 11, 2014.  Health Authorities please fill in the offer form within HSPnet.  Private practice and others not using HSPnet, please fill in our offers form.   Thank you to everyone for supporting our MPT program and […]

Our Rehabilitation Sciences Grad program highlighted by Institute for Heart and Lung Health

Our Rehabilitation Sciences Grad program highlighted by Institute for Heart and Lung Health

Christen Chan, a MSc graduate student  and Carmen Sima, a PhD student, both supervised by Pat Camp were quoted in a news release from the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation at St. Paul’s Hospital.

First MPT classes held at UNBC

First MPT classes held at UNBC

The three-week distributed academic block for the 20 Northern Rural Cohort (NRC) physical therapy students wrapped up recently at University of Northern BC in Prince George.

Another Success for a Clinician and Research Partnership Project

Another Success for a Clinician and Research Partnership Project

Assistant Professor, Alex Scott was successful in obtaining funding from the UBC Chan Gunn IMS/Neuropathic Pain Research Fund.

Global BC features concussion research from the Perception-Action Lab

Global BC features concussion research from the Perception-Action Lab

Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul and Perception-Action Lab researchers discuss treatment and analysis of concussions affecting young athletes in this insightful Global TV news segment.

Michael Hunt named a Canadian Institutes of Health Research New Investigator

Michael Hunt named a Canadian Institutes of Health Research New Investigator

Michael joins other department members in this distinction and will have the majority of his time protected for research.

Dr. Kristin Campbell’s research on ‘Chemobrain’ makes news

Dr. Kristin Campbell’s research on ‘Chemobrain’ makes news

Exercise may help with cognitive side effects after chemotherapy

Upcoming Clinical Educator Workshop in Abbotsford (July 14)

Sorry for the short notice, but I’ve just booked this workshop and want to get word out!! It was requested by this particular site, but spaces are available for other physiotherapists to attend this free, day-long (9-4) workshop being held at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre in Abbotsford. For information, and to register click […]

Dr. Linda Li and her team funded to get those with Osteoarthritis (OA) moving

Dr. Linda Li and her team funded to get those with Osteoarthritis (OA) moving

Linda Li has received funding from CIHR for her project, Supporting Physical Activity & Reducing Sedentary Time in Arthritis (SuPRA).

PABC Physiotherapy Impact video features Clinical Assistant Professor Chiara Singh

PABC Physiotherapy Impact video features Clinical Assistant Professor Chiara Singh

Announcing the release of PABC’s first “story of impact video” for 2014 – Born to Run – Darren’s Journey – featuring Clinical Assistant Professor Chiara Singh

Trainees win American College of Sports Medicine Award

Trainees win American College of Sports Medicine Award

Trainees supervised by Kristin Campbell are winners of the American College of Sports Medicine Karen Hornbostel Award for the best trainee-led abstract

Post-doctoral fellow, Glenn Landry awarded a CIHR fellowship

Post-doctoral fellow, Glenn Landry awarded a CIHR fellowship

Congratulations to Glen Landry, Post-doctoral fellow working with Teresa Liu-Ambrose on his CIHR award for his study ‘Exercise, Social Enrichment, Circadian Regulation of Sleep-Wake Rhythms, and Promoting Cognition’

Department members receive Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

Department members receive Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

Congratulations:  Associate Head MPT Program, Alison Greig on her receipt of a 2014 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Education Associate Professor Lara Boyd on her receipt of a 2014 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research These awards are given to those full-time faculty members […]

Heart and Stroke Foundation, Focus on Stroke awards go to two Department trainees

Heart and Stroke Foundation, Focus on Stroke awards go to two Department trainees

Neuro stream coordinator and PhD student, Tara Klassen was awarded a Heart and Stroke Foundation Focus on Stroke Doctoral award for Determining optimal post-stroke exercise (DOSE). She is working under the supervision of Janice Eng and was earlier awarded a CIHR doctoral award for this work. Also winning an award in the Focus on Stroke […]

Upcoming Clinical Educator Workshops in Interior Health catchment

Robin Roots will be giving three Clinical Educator Workshops in the coming weeks: Friday, May 23 100 Mile House 12:30 – 4:30 pm Friday, June 6 Invermere 12:30 – 4:30 pm Saturday, June 7 Fernie 9:00 am – 2:00 pm For more information, or to register, please contact Robin Roots directly.

May is National Physiotherapy Month in Canada

May is National Physiotherapy Month in Canada

It’s a great opportunity PABC and physiotherapists in every province and territory to talk about what we do, and the many ways we’re helping patients get moving for life again.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Chiara Singh wins the Silver Quill Award

Clinical Assistant Professor, Chiara Singh wins the Silver Quill Award

To honour excellence in scientific writing in Physiotherapy Canada.

Post-doctoral fellow, John Best, invited speaker for the 1st International Congress on Executive Functions

Post-doctoral fellow, John Best, invited speaker for the 1st International Congress on Executive Functions

John Best, a Canadian Institutes of Health Research & Michael Smith For Health Research Post-doctoral fellow, supervised by Teresa Liu-Ambrose, is an invited speaker for the 1st International Congress on Executive Functions in Stuttgart, Germany. It is being organized by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Transfer Center for Neuroscience and Learning at the University […]

Staff members Carolyn Andersson & Ingrid Dill  win Applegarth Staff Service Award

Staff members Carolyn Andersson & Ingrid Dill win Applegarth Staff Service Award

The ‘backbone’ of our Clinical Education team, Ingrid Dill and Carolyn Andersson receive an award in recognition of outstanding service

MPT grad of 2006, Erin Macri, runner up on the UBC 3 Minute Thesis competition

MPT grad of 2006, Erin Macri, runner up on the UBC 3 Minute Thesis competition

Former MPT student Erin Macri (class of 2006) was one of the top two finalists in the UBC 3 minute thesis competition. Her 3 minute presentation ‘Standing up for knee arthritis’

Clinical Educators Workshop just booked for May 2 @ Lions Gate Hospital (North Van)

**Please not that this workshop was a request by LGH and there are 15 spaces available (max). If you are interested, please register as soon as you can!** Our next free, full-day Clinical Educator Workshop will take place in the Lower Mainland May 2, 2014. These workshops are designed for those new to taking our UBC […]

Student outing in Prince Rupert (on placement at PRISM clinic)
Linda Li leads a new network with a goal of increasing independence in older adults

Linda Li leads a new network with a goal of increasing independence in older adults

Linda Li’s application entitled ‘Knowledge translation to optimize mobility independence in older adults: Improving Cognitive & jOint health Network (ICON)’ has been funded by the CIHR

C-Spine Rule project resources now available

C-Spine Rule project resources now available

Resources now available to help PTs determine which patients with acute traumatic neck pain required referral for medical imaging

Clinical Educators Workshop just booked for May @ RCH (New Westminster)

**Please not that this workshop was a request by RCH and the space available is on the smallish side, so there are limited registration spots open (about 6). If you are interested, please register as soon as you can!** Our next free, full-day Clinical Educator Workshop will take place in the Lower Mainland May 20, 2014. […]

Podcast featuring Lara Boyd and PhD (cand.) Cam Mang

Podcast featuring Lara Boyd and PhD (cand.) Cam Mang

The effects of exercise and genetic variation on motor learning explored in this free APTA Podcast

Join us at the Forum April 26, 2014

Join us at the Forum April 26, 2014

Human Library, the Tech corner, and the Physios’ Choice Poster Fair

Cognitive impairments putting older adults at risk of falling

Cognitive impairments putting older adults at risk of falling

Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose interviewed about her research showing the impact of brain function on falls risk

RESEARCH RELAYS for rehabilitation practice

RESEARCH RELAYS for rehabilitation practice

Please join us for these FREE webinars

The artistic talents of Assistant Professor, Naznin Virji-Babul, on exhibit

The artistic talents of Assistant Professor, Naznin Virji-Babul, on exhibit

The exhibit addresses the question of gender bias in the art world

Inservice topics

I have just added a new subcategory on our Clin Ed pages, under Workshops and Events -> Inservices. Not everyone may know that Sue is available to visit a site in the Lower Mainland to present a one-hour Inservice. She has several standard topic options (these are the most frequently queried topics) but she can […]

BSc Rehab Class of ’83 Reunion

BSc Rehab Class of ’83 Reunion

Save the date: May 23, 24th, 2014

Postdoctoral fellow, Bimal Lakhani, awarded the 2014 Lewis MacDonald Research Fellowship

Postdoctoral fellow, Bimal Lakhani, awarded the 2014 Lewis MacDonald Research Fellowship

Bimal is training under the guidance of Lara Boyd and was the highest rated HSFC Research
Fellowship applicant from BC.

Physio’s Choice poster fair

Physio’s Choice poster fair

Taking submissions now.

Our new student-led clinic in Prince Rupert
Naznin Virji-Babul, a concussion symposium panel member

Naznin Virji-Babul, a concussion symposium panel member

Assistant Professor, Naznin Virji-Babul will take part as a panel member in this inaugural event

Brazilian students train with Darlene Reid

Brazilian students train with Darlene Reid

Illia Lima (left)and Ana Tereza (right) are visiting PhD students from Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais – Brazil. They have received a travel scholarship from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológicowill spend to 5 months in Dr. Reid’s lab. During their time in the Reid lab, they will learn […]

Texbook co-edited by Darlene Reid recently published

Texbook co-edited by Darlene Reid recently published

Darlene Reid co-edited a book with Frank Chung, physiotherapist at Burnaby Hospital, and…

Prince Rupert and area residents benefit from student led rehabilitation clinic

Prince Rupert and area residents benefit from student led rehabilitation clinic

Northwest news channel runs a story on the Prince Rupert Inter-professional Student-led Model (PRISM) Clinic

External Instructor and Alumni member, Timberly George, participates in “Your Professional Life”

This event is free of charge, but advance registration is required.