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Clinical Update: SUI and POP Research and Management Review

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Course Description:

This online, 4-hour course, will take you through an updated and in-depth review of proposed mechanisms, prevalence, risk factors and treatment options for stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse for your clients who are assigned female at birth. Integrating the latest research recommendations, international consensus statements and treatment pathways, this course will get you up-to-date so that you can make evidence-informed treatment recommendations and your clients can make truly informed decisions for their healthcare journeys. Everything from watch-and-wait, conservative management including pelvic floor muscle training, manual therapy and pessary use will be reviewed, as well as high-level overviews of medical management such as medication, injection and surgical options.

Objectives

Provide updated and in-depth information for the following:

Pelvic organ prolapse

Clinical vs anatomical presentation and definitions
Pelvic anatomy and involved structures
POP-Q measurements and clinical implications
Prevalence, Natural History and Risk Factors
Treatment including: Pelvic floor muscle training, hypopressives, general exercise, manual therapy, pessary use, surgical options

Stress Urinary Incontinence:

Prevalence, Risk Factors, Progression
Pelvic anatomy and involved structures
Pressure augmentation and urethra closing pressure
Subtype 1: Urethral Hypermobility
Subtype 2: Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency
Treatments including: Pelvic floor muscle training, medical bulking agents, pharmacological options, intravaginal devices including pessaries, surgical options

Prerequisite: Level 1 or an entry level pelvic health course is recommended. Information & skills taught must be used within scope of practice.

Audience: This course is open to physiotherapists, naturopathic doctors, registered nurses, midwives and medical doctors.

Time: 5:00-9:00pm ET (Toronto).

Non-Internal Introductory Pelvic Health Course

To Kegel or Not: That is the Question!!

Pelvic floor problems are prevalent in more than 2/3 of women with LBP/PGP, and 1/3 of men with LBP

Is this an important fact affecting your outcomes for chronic LBP?

Course Description

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can include increased tone and decreased tone muscle problems. It is not all about Kegels! How can you tell if your patient is over-recruiting their pelvic floor if you cannot do an internal exam? Not all clinicians want to perform this type of exam, or it may not be in your scope of practice. Learn what the evidence says about linking pelvic floor dysfunction to chronic low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and hip pain, and learn what you can do about it in your practice. Help your patients to regain control of these important muscles! Sexual function and bladder/bowel function are arguably some of the most important activities of daily living that your patients need to recover. Don’t let your discomfort be the barrier to your patient’s recovery; we will make it fun and non-threatening!

Support resources are included in the cost of this course.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the relevance of Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) when treating orthopaedic conditions- specifically LBP, SIJ dysfunction, PGP, and hip pain
Learn basic anatomy of the pelvic floor musculature and physiology of the lower urinary tract system (LUTS)
Understand pelvic floor conditions as they relate to a weak pelvic floor and an overactive pelvic floor
Learn how to ask patients important questions about sexual function
Learn non-internal management strategies for pelvic floor retraining
Create an individualized exercise program and progression for clients with increased or decreased pelvic floor tone
Use behavioural techniques to help retrain a variety of dysfunctions of the urinary and bowel system
Practice externally driven techniques for assessing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction
Understand when to refer to a specially trained physiotherapist for incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain

Audience: This course is open to all healthcare and wellness professionals.

Prerequisite: None

Time: 10:30am-6:30pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone.

Hot Topics Online Mentorship

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Description:

Stay Current. Stay Inspired. Stay Connected.

Join us each month for Hot Topic Sessions – a dynamic mentorship initiative designed to keep pelvic health professionals up to date on the latest clinical trends, evidence-based practices, and emerging research. Led by expert guest speakers in the field, these interactive webinars are crafted to enhance clinical reasoning, stimulate peer engagement, and support knowledge translation into everyday practice. Whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge, challenge your thinking, or strengthen your clinical toolbox, Hot Topic Sessions offer an engaging and convenient way to grow professionally—one month at a time.

✨ Sign up anytime! Your registration provides you with access to the next 6 consecutive months of expert-led sessions—so you can start learning right away and stay connected as new topics roll out.

📅 Sessions take place on the second Wednesday of every month.

👉 If you register after that month’s session has already taken place, your 6-month access will begin the following month. (Please note: months cannot be skipped; access runs consecutively from the time of registration.)

Program format:

Each session runs for 2 hours and includes:

Expert-Led Lecture (60 minutes): Insightful presentations on current and relevant topics from respected leaders and researchers in pelvic health.
Case Study Integration & Discussion (60 minutes): Real-life case studies analyzed collaboratively, with opportunities for group dialogue, peer sharing, and Q&A.

Program features:

Monthly live Zoom sessions with 6-week recording access available for registrants.
Curated topics that address clinical complexity, innovation, and best practices.

Emphasis on practical application and decision-making.

Supportive learning environment to build community and confidence.
Live attendance is preferred, but registrants will receive 6-week recording access to each session.
Flexible entry – sign up anytime and enjoy 6 consecutive months of access (no skipping months; starts from your registration date or the following month if you join after that month’s session).

Speakers/Topics:

September 2026 – Rachel Fobert – When Constipation Doesn’t Resolve: What Might Be Missing?
October 2026 – Dr. Beth Shelly – Pre- and Post-Operative Care for Men Undergoing Prostatectomy – More Than Just Kegels
November 2026 – MJ Forget – Risk Factors for Postpartum Urinary and Fecal Incontinence: Early Identification in Pregnancy
December 2026 – Susan Clinton – Neuro-Mechanical Approaches to Bowel Dysfunction: Pelvic Floor, Nervous System, and Emerging Interventions
January 2027 – Bianca Sprague
February 2027 – Fiona Rogers – A Practical Approach to the Clinical Management of Pelvic Pain
March 2027 – Lara Desrosiers – Applications of CBT in Pelvic Health: Practical Strategies for Clinical Care
April 2027 – Gráinne Donnelly – Diastasis – The Current State of Science and What it Means for Clinicians
May 2027 – Michelle Lyons
June 2027 – Teresa Waser – A Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Pelvic Health Concerns, Pain, and Performance

Please note: The speaker line-up is subject to change.

Audience: Open to all healthcare and wellness professionals

Date/time: The second Wednesday of every month from 7:00-9:00pm ET. Please convert to your local time zone.

Deep Dive: Case Study Mentorship

This program is designed to be attended live during the specific dates and times listed. By attending live, you’ll be able to harness the benefits of live discussions, timely feedback, and a collaborative environment.

Description:

Pelvic Health Solutions Deep Dive: Case Study Mentorship

Ideal for intermediate pelvic health practitioners, this interactive program focuses on developing advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through peer-to-peer discussion and mentorship. Registrants will participate in 6 structured case-based mentorship over 3 months with a dedicated private WhatsApp group for real-time peer support and clinical dialogue. This mentorship program offers a collaborative and enriching opportunity to grow as a pelvic health practitioner while building lasting professional connections.

Program Structure

Session 1 (2 hours): Orientation and goal setting. Participants are introduced to the mentorship format, set personal objectives, and discuss expectations for case series presentations and discussion. Participants will be divided into small groups and assigned a case for presentation to the group in subsequent sessions.
Sessions 2-5 (2 hours each): Participants will be responsible for planning the assessment and treatment approach and supporting their strategies with evidence. Each group will rotate weeks presenting followed by a comprehensive group discussion and Q and A on the sessions topic. Weekly themes may include:
- Pregnancy changes and birth injury
- Genito-pelvic pain
- Prostate related changes
- Complex/Multi-dimensional Cases
Session 6 (2 hours): Open Q and A, wrap up

Program Features

Time used to prepare case studies and read literature counted in final certificate hours
One experienced teaching assistant assigned as mentor
6x 2-hour Virtual Group Discussion
Dedicated private WhatsApp group monitored by the mentor
Access to peer discussion and shared resources
Limited to 15 participants to ensure personalized interaction

Program Overview

Welcome to the Pelvic Health Solutions Deep Dive Case Study Mentorship Program. This is a structured, progressive program aimed to assist you in developing a structure for clinical reasoning and deepening your problem-solving skills to support your clinical practice. You will be paired with a mentor (experienced pelvic physiotherapist) who will meet with you bi-weekly for case reviews and provide offline support through a closed discussion group (WhatsApp). The goal of this program is to help develop your skills to support yourself and your colleagues in problem solving.

Session 1: What is Mentorship, Developing Relationships and Learning Plans, How to Present Cases – Case Example Prostatitis/OAB
Session 2: Case Review – Concurrent Pain Conditions
Session 3: Case Review – Antenatal Care Proactive
Session 4: Case Review – Birth Injury Assessment and Management
Session 5: Case Review – Genito-Urinary Symptoms of Menopause
Session 6: Q and A

Learning Objectives

At the end of the Case Series Mentorship program, participants will be able to demonstrate growth in clinical problem solving through:

Feel supported and connected to their role as a pelvic health clinician
Improve confidence in clinical reasoning
Develop confidence in presenting a case in a logical order and seeking clinical feedback
Improve ability to find evidence to help support clinical problem solving
Deepening relationships with other clinicians for ongoing support beyond the end of the program.

What is Mentorship?

Progressing from didactic learning to mentorship requires fostering a purposeful trusting relationship in which the mentor providers guidance, feedback and wisdom to facilitate the growth and development of the mentees. Mentees must take responsibility for their own learning and development while the Mentor serves as a facilitator for that growth.

Benefits to Mentee:

Share in problem solving and learn from the mentor’s challenges and experiences
Build community of practice/peer support network
Learn/reinforce places to access resources for clinical problem solving
Understand own gaps in knowledge and develop future learning/professional development goals

Mandatory prerequisites: Level 1, level 2, level 3, and Pregnancy, PGP & the Pelvic Floor. Please email info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca for approval of equivalent if not completed through PHS.

Dates/Time: *Please take note of the course hours change starting on November 2, 2026.*

September 21, 2026, from 6:00pm-8:00pm ET (Toronto)

October 5, 2026, from 6:00pm-8:00pm ET (Toronto)

October 19, 2026, from 6:00pm-8:00pm ET (Toronto)

November 2, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm ET (Toronto)

November 16, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm ET (Toronto)

November 30, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm ET (Toronto)

Shift Concussion Management Level 1 and 2 Combined Program (Online)

Concussion management is evolving, and healthcare professionals need comprehensive, evidence-based training to stay ahead. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, Shift Concussion Management’s Full Concussion Program Course (Level 1 & Level 2 Combined) offers everything you need in a single, streamlined program.

This fully online, self-paced course delivers a progressive learning experience—starting with the foundational principles of concussion assessment and management in Level 1, then advancing to the specialized rehabilitation techniques and complex case management strategies in Level 2.

What this Program Covers

Level 1: Best Practices in Concussion Management – Key Components

Fundamental concussion pathophysiology and recovery timelines
Standardized assessment tools and clinical screening techniques
Early management strategies to optimize patient outcomes
Return-to-school, work, and sport protocols based on current guidelines

Level 2: Advanced Case Management – Key Components

Cervical spine considerations in concussion and rehabilitation techniques
Vestibular-ocular dysfunction: assessment and targeted rehabilitation
Autonomic dysregulation and individualized exercise interventions
Management of persistent symptoms, including headache, sleep, mood, and cognitive fatigue
Case discussions and treatment planning for complex concussion presentations

Exclusive Access to Shift’s Membership & Trained Provider Program – Upon completion, gain entry to Shift’s online professional community, featuring:

A rehabilitation exercise and patient education video library
Curated treatment plans and concussion pathways
Webinars, continuing education, and case discussions
Professional listing as a Shift Trained Provider on ShiftConcussion.ca to enhance patient outreach. Visit our Membership Page for more details.

Exclusive for OPA Members: Use discount code OPA2026 for an additional 10% off!

Trustworthy AI in Health: The Promise, Perils, and Protections

IPC Privacy Day Webcast

Watch the IPC’s Privacy Day event, Trustworthy AI in Health: The Promise, Perils, and Protections, that took place Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

IPC received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both in-person and online attendees. In total, almost 2,500 people attended the event. Their post-event survey showed that 99 per cent of attendees were very satisfied or satisfied with the event, and 98 per cent feel they now have a better understanding of the subject matter.

Watch the event on the IPC’s YouTube channel. You can also read Commissioner Kosseim’s latest blog for highlights and insights of the 2026 Privacy Day event.

University of Alberta Online Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders in Primary Care Course Series

This non-credit course series (three courses plus summative exam) focuses on the safe and appropriate usage of diagnostic imaging for the management of common musculoskeletal conditions seen in primary care settings. This course series will provide the knowledge and clinical decision-making skills required to effectively utilize conventional radiography, CT Scan, MRI and Diagnostic ultrasound. Emphasis is placed on using clinical practice guidelines to make appropriate, timely and judicious referrals for diagnostic imaging and how to use the Radiologist’s report to make appropriate patient care decisions. This course does not focus on the interpretation and reading of images.

The course series includes three self-paced online courses and summative exam (EXFRM 2700, 2701, 2702 and 2704 summative exam). Each course is six to seven weeks in length. Course 1 is a prerequisite for courses 2 and 3.

Upon successful completion of each module, participants can access a UofA non-credit transcript, be issued a UofA digital badge and will be issued a faculty digital certificate noting the number of educational hours.

Diagnostic Imaging: MSK Essentials (Ontario)

Diagnostic Imaging: MSK Essentials (Ontario)

OPA members- login to access an exclusive OPA $150 discount for this course!

Developed by working MSK clinicians – for working MSK clinicians.

We don’t just talk about it – we do it.

This self-directed and case discussion-based online course equips physiotherapists with the knowledge, skills and competencies to apply for rostering to order diagnostic x-ray and ultrasound imaging in Ontario. This program delivers the comprehensive and clinically based information you need to appropriately order x-ray and ultrasound in an evidenced based, responsible manner.

This course focuses on:

Low cost
Easy access
Time efficient
Continuous intake
Self-paced learning
Practical MSK case studies
The musculoskeletal system
Handouts to keep as reference
Imaging modalities you will actually use
The clinical utility and utilization of imaging
Real world skills delivered by advanced practice clinicians
Preparing you to apply to roster to order x-ray and ultrasound

Investment: $475, but OPA members pay only $325

Course Objectives:

Upon completing the MSK Imaging Essentials course participants will:

Understand the key foundational concepts of diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound imaging
Understand the risks of subjecting patients to radiological studies
Understand the common radiological and ultrasound evaluations of the musculoskeletal system
Understand the clinical indications, contraindications and limitations of diagnostic Be able to integrate diagnostic x-ray and ultrasound into clinical practice
Gain the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to apply to roster with their regulatory college for the controlled act of ordering diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound if permitted

Pre-requisites: This course is open to all licensed Physiotherapists in Ontario with or without prior experience in ordering imaging. All content is delivered on line so a reliable internet connection is essential.