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Concussion is a growing topic of interest today with greater awareness arising on the impacts of this injury. Even in that on the most recent studies 1 in 2 Canadians are still unaware of how to treat/manage concussion. Recent research has also demonstrated that up to 56% of individuals whom experience a concussion have still not returned to their functional baseline six months after their injury.

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Are you seeing patients with Long COVID in your PT practice? Interested in hearing about public and private practice physiotherapy support for this patient population? Join PT Knowledge Broker Alison Hoens in learning with and from (1) Amy Sangha who will focus on key clinical messages for assessment and treatment of the adult long COVID patient and (2) Heather Branscombe who will share key clinical messages for neurological clients – particularly for the paediatric population.

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Objective: To learn technology-based strategies to promote organizational culture and hold therapists and support staff accountable when working remotely. A case study will be used to demonstrate effective strategies for managers or leaders to use with remote team members.

Audience: This presentation may be of particular interest to leaders and managers that work in rural or community settings in both public and private sectors.

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You may have learned that patients coming with an acute soft tissue injury (ankle sprain, muscle lesion) should quickly apply ice, as per the RICE protocol. Or perhaps you're more familiar with PRICE, or even POLICE? As rehabilitation professionals, we need to do better. Introducing PEACE and LOVE, the new (and slightly controversial) acronym published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. If you're treating people with acute soft tissue injuries, you won't want to miss this presentation!

Led by Squamish Nation Knowledge Keepers: Swo-wo Billy, Victor Harry and Ray Natraoro

About the Workshop: Dave's focus is on combining a treatment approach of manual therapy and exercise, which when combined properly results in movement education. This is the basis of Dave Leyland: Loaded Manual Therapy - Lower Extremity and what excites Dave about working as a Physiotherapist. Using all the tools we have at our disposal to help an individual not only with pain management, but improve their ability to move and perform well.

Time: Sunday, May 1st, 08:00 am – 4:30 pm

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Level up your clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.

Assess people with lower limb injuries through an evidence-based framework.

Do you sometimes struggle with differential diagnosis, and finding the right treatment for your clients? Our 2-day Course 1.1 offers an opportunity to learn and practice clinical reasoning frameworks using the perfect combination of the latest science and hands-on practical skills.

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