Dr. Alex Scott receives Knowledge Translation Award
The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Research (IMHA) awarded Dr. Alex Scott the Ambassadors Knowledge Translation Award for the lay summary of his project, ‘Role of mast cells in tendinopathy’: Tendons are a kind of connective tissue – tendons connect muscles and bones, allowing joints to move and absorb energy during activities such as […]
Launch of the Electrophysical Forum
Alison Hoens, Physical Therapy Knowledge Broker and Clinical Professor is pleased to share with you the launch of the Electrophysical Forum http://www.electrophysicalforum.org/ The Electrophysical Forum is an international initiative that aims to provide an interactive electronic platform for questions, comments discussions and opinions related to the use of electrophysical agents in physical therapy. It is […]
Focusing on breathing better-Dr. Pat Camp
The Vancouver Sun features Clinician Scientist Pat Camp and the clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital a health news story
Clinical Associate Professor Marc Rizzardo named as member of the Canadian Medical Team
Clinical Associate Professor Marc Rizzardo will be off to the Rio Olympics as part of the Canadian Medical Team. This is his fifth Olympics and he will be focusing on the badminton team. Congratulations to Marc on being selected once again.
Clinical Associate Professor Marie Westby receives the 2016 VCHRI mentored clinical scientist award
Dr. Westby’s award will allow her to develop and evaluate targeted, multi-faceted quality indicator (QI) implementation strategies for clinicians’ behaviours (QI adherence) and patient outcomes and experiences after surgery.
Department Alumni Elizabeth MacRitchie and her husband awarded the 2016 Alumni Volunteer Leadership Award
Advocates for improved health care in BC – particularly in remote northern communities
Leadership Workshop
The UBC Rehabilitation Science Online Programs and RehabEQ collaborate to bring you, Emotional Intelligence and the Rehabilitation Professional. Research shows that leadership is much deeper than technical skills; it is based in clear core values and beliefs and strong Emotional Intelligence.
Alex Scott as a guest editor of a special issue on manual therapy calling for papers
Over the next year, Physiotherapy Canada will be run a special series of articles on Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapy to share current practices, exploring innovations, and highlighting excellence. Submissions are requested now and throughout 2017
Aerobic exercise and chronic stroke
Exercise may be the key that unlocks their brain’s ability to recover from Stroke. A study by Dr. Lara Boyd…
Join the BC Physiotherapy Continuing Professional Development Directory
Do you organize continuing professional development (CPD) events for BC physiotherapists practising in the public or private sector?
Do you plan inter-professional educational events?
UBC Physiotherapy Open Golf Tournament
After a very successful pilot run last year, the student led Physiotherapy Open golf tournament will return July 27th, 2016! Located at the scenic Gleneagles Golf Course in West Vancouver, which is voted one of Canada’s best 9-hole courses. Thanks to Ladysport and FitFirst for their sponsorship. Win bragging rights and prizes for closest to […]
Lifetime prevention services
Clinical Associate Professor Diana Dawes, a member of the Lifetime Prevention Schedule Expert Oversight Committee, is pleased to announce the release of the 2016 report update. The report looks at clinical prevention services for people in B.C. These include screening, behavioral interventions (advice) and preventive medications provided by a health care provider, based on age and sex. […]
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Two women with connections to the Department have been nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards this year. Vote now to support their cause in the Connecting the Community Award competition.
Rick Hansen, The Future of Accessibility
A special event for alumni and friends. Rick Hansen encourages us all to dream big and make a difference in our own lives and in the world, he challenges audiences to check their own attitudes and question the barriers to success that hold them back. May 28, 2016 on the Vancouver campus
Exercise for Physical and Brain Health
Exploring the role of exercise on physical and brain health, experts Drs. Steven Blair, Kirk Erickson, and Brian Saelens will discuss their research May 6th, 2016 at 3:00-5:00. This is a free event but registration is required
Physical therapy students gain new training venue in Prince George
UBC physical therapy students will learn how to help heart and lung patients in the Prince George area regain physical capacity, thanks to a new program.
Congress Pub Night at “The Clubhouse” in the Strathcona Hotel – Hosted by PABC & UBC
Join us May 26th from 8:00 to Midnight at the “The Clubhouse” in the Stratchona Hotel, just blocks from the Congress venue.
Physiotherapy Forum “Buddy-Up”
PABC will be pairing physiotherapists and physiotherapy students with common professional interests for a two-hour informal hangout during breaks at the Physiotherapy Practice Forum on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The Buddy Program is a great opportunity to engage with your network and meet future colleagues. Please note that you will be able to attend all […]
RESEARCH RELAYS for rehabilitation practice Spring 2016 series
Join us in our FREE WEBINARS where learners and graduates from the Master of Rehabilitation Science Program present results from systematic reviews or their major project research.
Award Winning Total Joint Arthroplasty Outcome Measures Toolkit
The Total Joint Arthroplasty Outcomes Measures (TJAOM) Toolkit has been recognized as an innovative clinical project that benefits the lives of Canadians living with arthritis by the Arthritis Health Professions Association.
Learn how Naznin Virji-Babul is helping to restore cognition after brain injury
With funding from Arrowsmith-Young, Dr. Virji-Babul has set out to determine whether the Arrowsmith regimen can alter the cognitive abilities and behavior of people with traumatic brain injuries.
Janice Eng awarded a Tier I Canada Research Chair
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science made the announcement, February 9, 2016 on the UBC campus.
Kristin Campbell receives a 2015 Killam Research Fellowship
Dr. Campbell will exchange expertise with researchers and trainees at two laboratories in the United States.
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
A Q+A with Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose o n how exercise can help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s
Resculpting the brain after injury: new evidence from neuroimaging
Dr. naznin Virji-Babul to present at the Brain Injury Canada conference in Victoria, April 2016
Janice Eng, recipient of a 2015 Distinguished Medical Lecturer Award
Her lecture and the award presentation will take place on campus at the Distinguished Medical Research Lecturers Event on February 3 from 2 to 4 pm