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Anatomy Refresher

Presented by the London District of OPA

In partnership with Western University we are offering an opportunity to attend a 4 hour workshop in the anatomy cadaver lab to refresh your anatomy knowledge.

The workshop will take place on Western Campus on June 19 from 12-4pm. It will be guided as well as have time for self-directed learning.

This is the first time this anatomy lab has been opened to the community and we are thrilled to share this experience with you!

Instructors

Dorota Klubowicz

Dorota Klubowicz is a physiotherapist and owner of St. Marys Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Clinic with a special interest in women’s health, education, and mild traumatic brain injury. She co-leads the Virtual Concussion Program, a fully funded initiative supporting individuals with mild traumatic brain injuries, and is working on developing a new brain injury program for women survivors of domestic violence. In addition to working on completing her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, focusing on women’s health and pain, Dorota actively contributes to her community as VP of Finance for the Ontario Physiotherapy Association’s London District and as a board member for the St. Marys Wellness Center.

Tina Ziebart

Tina Ziebart is an Assistant Professor at Western University in the School of Physical Therapy. She is also a physiotherapist. Tina has built her career around teaching exercise to people with osteoporosis, both through research and clinically. Dr. Ziebart’s research program is looking to further understand the benefits of exercise in people with osteoporosis, exercise adherence in older adults, and the influence of disuse in special populations on the bones.

Cost

The London District of OPA is generously covering half of the cost to access this learning opportunity.

$60+HST for OPA members

$75+HST for non-members

Registration deadline is June 15. There are limited spots available. There will be a waitlist to ensure all the spots are filled by June 19.

Register Today!

OPA Members: Login prior to registering for member pricing.

Biopsychosocial Reframed

This course 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.

Course Description:

Do you get frustrated with your persistent pain patients who don’t respond to your biomechanical approach? Transitioning to a biopsychosocial framework has been a challenge for many clinicians despite the competency of our biomechanical training. When patients have a sensitive nervous system, measuring psychosocial distress as objectively as we measure range of motion, muscle strength, proprioception and joint mobility is important when profiling their sensitive nervous system.

This course will teach you how to reframe your persistent pain patients by treating the “whole person” using a psychologically informed framework.

The use of distress questionnaires (SAD CLLIFSS) and skills training for the psychosocial components is lacking in many physiotherapy-based training programs.

This course teaches you how to use distress questionnaires to assess the drivers of central sensitization. Clinicians need to do better than simply prescribe yoga and meditation to their patients with a sensitive nervous system. Explore the strong evidence behind matching evidence-informed treatment techniques such as pain education, yoga, qi gong, meditation, sensory-motor retraining, expressive writing exercises and cardiovascular exercise to each patient’s “driver” of their sensitive nervous system in order to improve patient outcomes. Barrier-breaking strategies of integrating psychologically informed practices into our treatment approach for persistent pain is a key competency of the modern, evidence-informed clinician.

Upon completion of this course, participants will learn:

To move beyond “talking” about a biopsychosocial model of care to truly incorporating this model into your practice.
To define central sensitization and how to measure the characteristics of central sensitization in your clinical practice.
To understand a clinical framework for treating persistent pain that expands on your current biomechanical skills (from new grad to seasoned clinician).
How to assess various drivers of a sensitized nervous system and to “match” evidence-informed psychosocial skills to these drivers.
Novel movement exercises including six qi gong routines for the upper body, lower body, breathing and pelvic organs to help to address sensory-motor changes as well as generalized tension.

This is a lecture-format and lab-based course. Included in the cost of the course are handouts and resources for each of the techniques learned. The audiovisual resources presented during this course for meditation, progressive relaxation exercises and qi gong will be made available as free downloads but can also be purchased through Embodia Academy for easier patient prescription.

Audience: This course is open to all healthcare professionals.

Prerequisites: None

Date/Time: May 31, June 7, 14 & 21, 2026, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone. Course runs over 4 sessions.

University of Alberta Faculty of Rehab Medicine Online Micro-Courses

Elevate your practice this Fall with the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Starting September 2026, we are offering a wide selection of specialized 6-week online micro-courses designed for the busy clinician.

New for Fall 2026:

Introduction to Dry Needling in Rehab Practice

Expand Your Expertise In:

Vestibular & Concussion Management
Neurorehabilitation
Women’s Pelvic Health
Chronic Pain Management
Spinal Cord Injury Management
Common Conditions in Pediatric Rehab … and more!

Advance your career with flexible, evidence-based learning from a leader in rehabilitation education.

Learn More & Register: uab.ca/pd

Questions? Contact us at frmcpe@ualberta.ca

Level 1 – Introduction to Leukotape-K / Kinesiology Taping In-person Course

Spider tape, Kinesio-tape, Leukotape-K are all brands of Kinesiology taping. A leader in this tape and research, Leukotape-K has proven benefits for reducing joint pain, improving muscle function and decreasing swelling. As a therapist or trainer, you must understand how to use this tape correctly and effectively.

Expand your therapy tool box and start seeing results immediately! Designed for rehabilitation professionals, this one day course reviews relevant background on taping methods. It will teach how to correctly apply Leukotape-K to promote specific muscle activity, reduce pain and restore muscle imbalances. Learn also how to encourage lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling. Applied, cost and time efficient, you will leave with a solid foundation to explore the incredible potential of Leukotape-K taping.

Instructor:
Jennifer Howey, BSc.PT, B.Sc.(Hons) CAFCI
Monica Graham, BSc.PT, CAFCI

Course Applicable for:
Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, Chiropractors, Athletic Therapists, Personal Trainers, Chiropodists, Massage therapists, and Physiotherapy Assistants

Course Date / Time:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (with lunch break)

Cost:
$270.00 + HST = $305.10

Course Includes: Instruction in-person, 2 rolls of tape and Digital Manual sent to you prior to course date

Course Location:
InsideOut Physiotherapy & Wellness Group
1200 Bay St., Suite # 502 (5th floor)
Toronto, ON
M5R 2A5

Tel: 416 – 925 – 0050
Fax: 416 – 925 – 0060

To Register:
Please visit insideoutphysio.com/courses. Fill out Registration form and send completed form by email to info@insideoutphysio.com

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Introductory & Advanced

Vestibular Rehab: A Comprehensive Introduction (2 days)

This introductory course is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to assessing and managing dizziness, vertigo, motion sensitivity, compromised gaze stability and imbalance resulting from peripheral and central vestibular disorders. The course includes an in-depth section on BPPV incorporating all the proven treatment maneuvers and ample practical time. Assessment and treatment techniques relevant to a variety of chronic vestibular dysfunctions are reviewed with practical time provided.
The role of vestibular rehabilitation in concussion management has been growing rapidly and a section of the course has been devoted to this area of practice. Course participants receive all of the assessment forms, treatment programs and much more. Links to a recorded course are provided for on-demand reviewing.

Course Content also includes patient related videos (nystagmus, oculomotor findings etc.), case studies and a review quiz.

Participants will:

Gain an understanding of vestibular system neurophysiology and pathophysiology
Identify, assess and treat all the variants of BPPV
Assess, construct and implement effective exercise-based programming for individuals with chronically impaired vestibular function

Advanced Vestibular Rehab course (1 day)

The Advanced course is appropriate for therapists who have taken an introductory course and would like to review and enhance their skills. More recently, visual-vestibular integration strategies have proven to be an effective intervention in some cases of Persistent Post Concussive Symptoms (PPCS). A component of the course incorporates a review of these interventions.

Course Content includes

Review and advances in the assessment and treatment of BPPV, UVL and BVL clients.
Advances in the assessment and treatment of selected otological and non-otological pathologies including sensory integration dysfunctions such as Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness.
Vision assessment and treatment programming
Patient related videos (nystagmus, oculomotor findings etc.)
Case studies
Review quiz

Participants will:
Learn to assess and implement effective vestibular rehabilitation programming for individuals with complex vestibular and CNS related dysfunctions. Understand and develop enhanced skills in assessing and treating BPPV
Perform a vision screening evaluation and develop an awareness of the role of Physiotherapy and Neuro-Optometry in managing individuals with these complex dysfunctions

Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain & The Pelvic Floor

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.

If you are watching the recording only, please note that the breakout room discussions are not recorded and you’ll only be able to see the discussion after.

Description:

This advanced-level course is designed to deepen the knowledge of physiotherapists and other healthcare providers in optimizing pelvic health throughout the perinatal period and postpartum period, with a specific focus on understanding and managing pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP).

Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as best practices for restoring pelvic floor function in the postpartum period. The course will provide a comprehensive overview of appropriate exercise prescription both before and after birth, tailored to support pelvic health.

In addition, advanced assessment and treatment techniques for anorectal dysfunction related to coccydynia in pregnancy and postpartum will be reviewed and demonstrated.

PGP is poorly understood by many clients and clinicians. This course will challenge outdated narratives—such as the overemphasis on relaxin—and equip participants with a clearer understanding of the true drivers of this clinical presentation with particular attention to muscle imbalances that contribute to the clinical presentation. Clinicians will leave with tools necessary to foster a more confident, effective approach to care.

This is a live two-day online lecture course, which includes videos of all assessment and treatment techniques.

Included in this course are the following videos that must be watched prior to the course. You’ll have an opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos during the course.

DRA video (2.75 hours) – created by Munira Hudani for Pelvic Health Solutions on practical tools and tips, exercise principles and progressions, and the framework she uses.
Clinical tests and exercises video (18 minutes) – created by Susan Clinton for Pelvic Health Solutions on special tests to assess pelvic girdle pain and treatment strategies.

Upon completion, participants will:

Explore the anatomical, physiological and hormonal changes that occur during the perinatal and postnatal stages.
Discuss and review pelvic floor anatomy, focusing on its role in pelvic girdle pain, incontinence and dyspareunia.
Learn about the phases of labour.
Gain insight into the physiotherapist’s role in both perinatal and postnatal care, including birth plan preparation, perineal massage and birth positions options during labor.
Learn assessment and treatment considerations for episiotomy scars/tears, c-section scars, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, diastasis recti, coccydynia and other musculoskeletal conditions that occur during pregnancy and postpartum.
Gain knowledge on exercise considerations during pregnancy and postpartum, including return to running guidelines and post c-section recovery treatment guidelines.
Learn to recognize red flags, contraindications to various treatments, including exercise in high-risk pregnant population and become familiar with urgent maternal signs.
Understand obstetric red flags that may require a referral to medical team (OB, midwife, family MD or nurse practitioner)
Investigate the causes of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, along with associated impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Perform a lumbopelvic assessment of pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain using provocation testing and applying a biopsychosocial approach
Establish appropriate patient centered goals and develop an evidence-based treatment plan during pregnancy and postpartum
Develop knowledge in evidence-informed strategies to address and mitigate pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, including exercise and lifestyle interventions.
Integrate these learnt concepts with the use of case studies.

Audience: This course is open to all practitioners who work with women in the perinatal care period: physiotherapists, naturopathic doctors, nurses, midwives, and medical doctors.

Prerequisite: Level 1 (or equivalent to be approved by PHS – please email info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca for approval).

Date/Time: May 30-31, 2026, from 10:30am-4:30pm ET (Toronto). Convert your local time zone.

Functional Intramuscular Stimulation (FIMS)

Level UP Your Practice with the Functional Intramuscular Stimulation (FIMS) Course!

Are you a physiotherapist looking to elevate your skills in treating chronic pain, muscle dysfunction, sports injuries and neuromuscular conditions?

Join us for an immersive FIMS Certification Course, where you’ll gain hands-on expertise in a highly effective, evidence-based IMS dry-needling technique.

If you have patients that have not seen improvement with conventional treatment plans including exercise, modalities and manual therapy, this is the comprehensive course that will help you help them.

What you will learn upon completion of the FIMS Course:

How to do a full body neuropathic functional assessment
Improve your clinical reasoning and critical thinking process
Identify patients who will benefit from FIMS techniques.
Indications, contraindications, precautions and emergency measures
Safe and clean needle handling practice
Over 150 IMS dry-needling points over 2 weekends, a comprehensive IMS dry-needling course covering the entire body, including TMJ, skull, spine, upper and lower extremities.

What you will get at the end of the FIMS Course:

A certificate of completion
You will be able to roster with your regulatory college*
You will be able to use the designation “CFIMS” (Certified Functional Intramuscular Stimulation practitioner) under your title.
You will get a digital emblem with a unique identification number that you can put under your picture on websites, Instagram handles, business cards, letterheads, resumes etc.
You will have a free lifetime listing on our website for patients, insurance companies, physicians and employers to verify and find you and your current place of practice.
FIMS Merchandise

Prerequisites: Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, 1+ Years of clinical experience preferred but not mandatory

In-Person Learning: 2 Intensive Weekends In Person: 40 hours total

Virtual Component: Case study

Fee: $2150.00 plus HST

Early Bird Fee: $2050.00 plus HST – Sign up before April 18, 2026 Use code: EBFIMS26

Course Location:

Triangle Physiotherapy Erin Mills

2520 Eglinton Ave W, Unit 205, Mississauga

Course Dates for In-Person:

JUN 13, 14 2026 and SEP 12, 13 2026

Instructor:

Ashish Vora, PT, FCAMPT, CFIMS, CGIMS, MClSc (Adv. Practice)

2023 CPA Mentorship Award Recipient,

Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy, UofT.

SSOL Schroth Scoliosis

We are pleased to invite you to register for the SSOL P1 Schroth Course for Physiotherapists, on September 18, 19, 20 & September 25, 26, 27, 2026 in Richmond Hill ON.

The SSOL P1 course is a 6 day, internationally recognized educational hands-on program dedicated to the conservative management of scoliosis and spinal conditions. Designed for licensed physiotherapists, this foundational course is led by SSOL-certified Schroth Educator, Carole Chebaro.

In this course, you will:

Develop scoliosis-specific assessment and clinical reasoning
Learn Schroth principles & apply in daily practice
Review adolescent and adult scoliosis, including postural and structural presentations
Assess and manage sagittal spinal conditions as Kyphosis and Pectus Excavatum
Learn how to design treatment plans based on an individual’s specific curve pattern
Receive evidence-based scoliosis care and treatment strategies
Gain access to previously recorded tutorials
Sign up for free monthly webinars from researchers, surgeons and therapists around the world
Connect with a global community of spine & scoliosis professionals and educators

Course Background: The SSOL Schroth Method is grounded in the original Schroth lineage, with founding SSOL instructors Andrea Lebel & Hagit Berdishevsky having been directly taught by Christa Lehnert-Schroth, daughter of Katharina Schroth, the founder of the Schroth Method.

📍 In-Person: Richmond Hill, ON

📅 6 Day Course, Toronto 2026: September 18, 19, 20 & 25, 26, 27 (In-Person)

🔗 Pre-requisite: Fundamentals Online Module- 24 hours & exam

🔗 Registration Link outlining above detail & fees: https://forms.gle/Eqmh8wWY1TCB7Qfe7

Questions: Please feel free to email me at carole@neurocore.ca or via phone at 416-846-9091.