News & Announcements

  • CSA Info Session | MPT – Fraser Valley

    CSA Info Session | MPT – Fraser Valley

    April 13, 2022 – 6:30 PM (PST) Department representatives will be giving a presentation on the following objectives: An update on the MPT-FV cohort Info on becoming a CSA CSA roles/responsibilities End with a Q&A

  • International Women’s Day 2022

    International Women’s Day 2022

    In honour of International Women’s Day and the theme #BreakTheBias, meet some outstanding women within UBCMedicine — staff, learners and faculty — who are transforming health for everyone.

  • Promoting healthier lifestyles for strong northern futures – Dr Taru Manyanga

    Promoting healthier lifestyles for strong northern futures – Dr Taru Manyanga

    Focused on finding ways to help people live their best possible active lives, Dr. Taru Manyanga with the UBC Master of Physical Therapy – North at UNBC is seeking to draw inspiration from the northern B.C. region and local Indigenous cultures.

  • Creating an Evidence-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

    Creating an Evidence-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

    This course was created in response to a need for opportunities to learn more about creating a pulmonary rehabilitation program. The overall goal of this course is to show learners how to develop an evidence-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for adults with chronic lung disease. Learners proceed through structured modules that will take them step-by-step through…

  • UBC Department of Physical Therapy Successfully Administers Virtual Exams for 346 Interim Physical Therapists Seeking Full Licensure in British Columbia

    UBC Department of Physical Therapy Successfully Administers Virtual Exams for 346 Interim Physical Therapists Seeking Full Licensure in British Columbia

    With the cancellation of the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) national exams, UBC was contracted by the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia to administer an evaluation as a critical step in the licensure process for interim physical therapists in BC.  The exams were administered to interim registrants virtually and included two different…

  • UBC student-led clinics collaborate to improve patient care

    UBC student-led clinics collaborate to improve patient care

  • Year in Review 2021 – UBC Department of Physical Therapy

    Year in Review 2021 – UBC Department of Physical Therapy

      It seems amazing that we are already at the end of another year. 2021 was decidedly busy and productive despite the significant challenges of the ongoing pandemic and the effects of climate change. My heart goes out to all who were affected personally and/or professionally by these difficult circumstances, along with my sincere thanks…

  • Fall Graduation 2021

    Fall Graduation 2021

    Congratulations to the UBC Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2021. This week was an important one for the Department with the graduation of the MPT class of 2021. Following a virtual UBC convocation on Thursday, the Department held its reception for the graduates on Friday. A big thank you to everyone who spoke at…

  • Robin Keahey – 2021 Graduate

    Robin Keahey – 2021 Graduate

    Being a part of the last NRC (Northern and Rural Cohort), which is now the new Master of Physical Therapy-North program, I really enjoyed showcasing Northern B.C. to peers. A moment that sticks out for me was when a group of us went out for pizza and ice cream together after backpacking Mount Robson.

  • How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout – New York Times

    How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout – New York Times

    How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout – featuring Michaela Khan, Dr Jackie Whittaker, and Jean-François Esculier. There’s no magic bullet to knee health, but staying active and building muscles around the joint are crucial.