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Bowel and Bladder Treatment of the Client with Neurologic Dysfunction

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recorded session later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period after each session, and access is provided on the next business day. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. 

Course Description:

Patients that are being treated for neurologic dysfunction have a variety of therapy services offered to them. Many physicians and therapists overlook bowel and bladder concerns for these patients as an untreatable side effect. There are a variety of behavioural and pelvic floor interventions that can be applied to this patient population.

This hybrid course will present the common bowel/bladder and sexual side effects that patients can experience with diagnoses of stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, Spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s Disease. Medical treatments of bowel and bladder dysfunction in the neurogenic population will be delineated. The course will then explore behavioural interventions that therapists and caregivers can apply to be able to alleviate some of the quality-of-life impact that these dysfunctions can have. Therapists will learn external pelvic floor techniques both manual and exercise based that can help to improve bowel and bladder functioning in these patients. Finally, sexual dysfunction in this patient population will also be explored. Participants will leave the course with treatment plans and therapeutic techniques to improve quality of life for these patients.

This course includes 3 hours of pre-course work (videos and pre-readings on anatomy and physiology of neurogenic bowel and bladder). During the online portion of the course, participants will explore the bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction common to several neurologic diseases as well as common physiotherapy treatment methods.

Course Objectives

  • Participants will be able to describe the common bowel and bladder issues experienced by patients with neurologic issues
  • Participants will be able to create a program of typical treatment techniques that can be used by pelvic floor physical therapists to treat patients with neurologic insults.
  • Participants will be able to create appropriate patient education to help patients with neurologic dysfunction identify when pelvic floor physiotherapy may help with their bowel and bladder dysfunction.

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

Prerequisite: Level 1 is recommended but not mandatory. Information & skills taught must be used within scope of practice.

Developing Support and Reach in the UE: NDT Workshop in the Management of UE Following Stroke or Brain Injury

Course Description:

Many individuals who suffer from a neurological injury post CVA or brain injury have limitations in using their affected upper extremity in function. Recovery of function in the affected upper extremity is a goal for both patients and therapists. Research demonstrates the need for practice using the affected upper extremity to drive recovery, and that practice needs to occur in and outside of therapy. As therapists we face challenges in how to activate and progress the affected upper extremity to drive these practice opportunities and improve function.​

This one-day workshop will present NDT principles related to coordinated movements of the trunk and upper extremity for active support and for developing reach. We will explore the research related to the recovery of the upper extremity post-stroke and brain injury and how we incorporate this research into clinical practice. The workshop will provide an opportunity for analysis of the role of the upper extremity in function and the assessment of movement dysfunction in the upper extremity. Various treatment strategies will be explored to facilitate active support and progress an upper extremity for reach.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:

  1. Understand the principles of NDTA™ Contemporary Practice Model to the treatment of adults with neurological impairments and particularly as applied to management of the upper extremity in an individual post stroke or brain injury.
  2. Identify major impairments that interfere with developing upper extremity function in an individual post stroke or brain injury.
  3. Demonstrate basic handling skills to improve shoulder mobility, reduce pain and facilitate scapula control in coordination with trunk and upper extremity movements.

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Challenges in Gait: NDT Workshop in the Management of Adults with Stroke, Brain Injury & Other Neuromotor Disorders

Course Description: In order for individuals’ post-stroke or brain injury to be truly independent when walking, they need to be challenged beyond forward walking. Functional gait includes being able to walk at different speeds, on different surfaces, changing directions, combining gait with other activities and negotiating stairs. Often this is difficult for many individuals who have suffered a neurological injury. This one-day workshop will present NDT principles related to treating in function during standing and walking. This workshop will focus on strategies to facilitate the trunk, UE and LE with the goal of challenging individuals’ post-stroke or brain injury in standing, during gait, and while performing various functional activities. These functional activities include forward walking, taking a few steps backward, turning, and stair climbing – all necessary to function in one’s home. The workshop will provide an opportunity for analysis of biomechanics and the assessment of movement dysfunction in an individual post-stroke or brain injury during these functional activities.​

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop the participants will be able to:

  1. Identify components of typical gait.
  2. Demonstrate basic skill in analyzing atypical components of trunk, upper and lower extremity function, frequently associated with conditions of neurological dysfunction, during activities in standing, during gait and on the stairs.
  3. Demonstrate basic handling skills to enhance patient’s movement as related to his/her functional goals during standing, gait and on the stairs.

Course Format:  Workshop format will include a short lecture and then practical hands-on lab sessions for the remainder of the day. During lab sessions, participants will have the opportunity to analyze typical movement and practice handling skills on their fellow participants. Participants will have the opportunity to problem solve how these handling skills will be modified and progressed to promote functional improvements in standing and during gait activities.

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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!