Persistent Pelvic Pain is associated with physiological, psychological and social challenges. This course will propose and teach a framework for the understanding and evaluation of chronic pelvic pain patients from a bio-psycho-social model that looks beyond the local tissue complaints and evaluates central nervous system sensitivity in chronic pain.  The treatment approaches taught in this course are designed to address both the local tissue needs, and central sensitization, with patient education in current pain science, graded imagery and neurodynamics.  The focus of treatment for tissue dysfunction in this course will touch on myofascial tissue problems, but will focus on assessment and treatment issues of the Pudendal Nerve, as it fits in the larger context of the sensitized nervous system, including central nervous system changes.

This is a lecture-format and lab-based course. It is OPEN to non-pelvic health physiotherapists who want to learn more about persistent pelvic pain and central sensitization.  To participate in the third day of the course, the participants are required to have previous experience in both rectal and vaginal manual palpation, as well as a solid basis of manual therapy skills for the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Course Instructors:

Carolyn Vandyken: Carolyn graduated from McMaster University in 1986, and has practiced in a variety of settings primarily focusing on orthopaedics.  Her clinical focus changed to Pelvic Health and Incontinence in 2001.    Carolyn is the co-owner of Pelvic Health Solutions, a company dedicated to the training of physiotherapists in the many facets of pelvic floor rehabilitation. Carolyn’s areas of clinical interest are female pelvic pain, pudendal neuralgia, and chronic prostatitis, with a focus on the central nervous system’s role in chronic pelvic pain.

Sandy Hilton: Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy.  She has worked in multiple settings across the US with neurologic and orthopaedic emphasis combining these with a focus in pelvic rehabilitation for pain and dysfunction since 1995.  Sandy has taught classes for Health Professionals and Community Education in returning to function following back and pelvic pain, assisted with Myofascial Release education and co-taught Advanced Level Male Pelvic Floor Evaluation and Treatment.  Sandy’s clinical interest is with chronic and pelvic pain disorders for men and women.

Course Objectives:

• To review pelvic floor anatomy, particularly with regards to the Pudendal Nerve
• To understand the definitions of pudendal neuralgia, pudendal neuropathy and pudendal nerve entrapment
• To understand the common impairments, functional limitations and disabilities associated with patients with pudendal neuralgia
• To understand the NeuroMatrix Theory
• To understand the Central Nervous system changes that occur in Persistent Pain
• To understand the importance of Neurophysiology based pain education and adapt this to the pelvic floor
• To understand the importance of downregulating the central nervous system in managing persistent pain problems, specifically pelvic pain
• To understand the mechanisms of assessing pudendal nerve dysfunction in the pelvic floor
• To understand the neurodynamics of treating pudendal nerve dysfunction in the pelvic floor
• To understand the theory of graded motor imagery, and apply this to the pelvic floor
• To understand the physiotherapy treatment techniques for Pudendal neuralgia
• To recognize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach

June 1-3, 2012; 8:30-4:30 daily

Vaughn ON

Cost: $595 for the full-three day course for Pelvic Health Physiotherapists

Cost:  $495 for two-day course for Non-Pelvic Health Physiotherapists

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Osteoporosis Canada, the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for osteoporosis, has developed the Bone Fit™ course with the help of experts in the field and input from patients.

Our workshops are designed specifically for Physical Therapists, Certified Kinesiologists, and CSEP trained exercise specialists*.  Our workshop is comprised of two parts:  a web-based 3-part learning module which is completed prior to the workshop followed by a comprehensive, practical and applied 2-day workshop covering safe exercise prescription & adaptation; safe adaptation of activities based, gym exercises, Yoga & Pilates.

All material presented is rooted in anatomical principles and the most recent research and best practices in the management of Osteoporosis.

Completion of the Bone Fit™ modules, workshop and a final quiz will provide you with a Bone Fit™ Trained designation, an ongoing relationship with, and support from, Osteoporosis Canada and inclusion into our Bone Fit™ Community of Practice, with additional benefits.

Registration cost $400

(included with your registration fee: snacks/coffee break each day, a comprehensive workbook, extensive resources from Osteoporosis Canada & a foam roller)

Please feel free to use the included poster for spreading the word in your clinic/organization.

For more information and for online registration visit www.bonefit.ca

Register soon to guarantee your spot!

*PTAs may register for this workshop if there is either a PT who has completed the course already or is also attending.  Please indicate the PT’s name on your registration form or in a separate email.

Osteoporosis Canada, the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for osteoporosis, has developed the Bone Fit™ course with the help of experts in the field and input from patients.

Our workshops are designed specifically for Physical Therapists, Certified Kinesiologists, and CSEP trained exercise specialists*.  Our workshop is comprised of two parts:  a web-based 3-part learning module which is completed prior to the workshop followed by a comprehensive, practical and applied 2-day workshop covering safe exercise prescription & adaptation; safe adaptation of activities based, gym exercises, Yoga & Pilates.

All material presented is rooted in anatomical principles and the most recent research and best practices in the management of Osteoporosis.

Completion of the Bone Fit™ modules, workshop and a final quiz will provide you with a Bone Fit™ Trained designation, an ongoing relationship with, and support from, Osteoporosis Canada and inclusion into our Bone Fit™ Community of Practice, with additional benefits.

Registration cost $400

(included with your registration fee: snacks/coffee break each day, a comprehensive workbook, extensive resources from Osteoporosis Canada & a foam roller)

Please feel free to use the included poster for spreading the word in your clinic/organization.

For more information and for online registration visit www.bonefit.ca

Register soon to guarantee your spot!

*PTAs may register for this workshop if there is either a PT who has completed the course already or is also attending.  Please indicate the PT’s name on your registration form or in a separate email.

The OPA has an excellent educational program scheduled this year with many different sessions and streams to choose from. Please click here to view the Preliminary Program which details the exciting educational seminars that will be offered at InterACTION 2012. The Preliminary Program link also highlights information about travel discounts and local Toronto attractions.

This year the OPA offers online registration. Registering for this event online will allow you more freedom and options when selecting the sessions that you wish to attend. Interested participants are strongly encouraged to register for InterACTION online using the secure payment option. Using the online system allows delegates to immediately submit their registration, use credit card information for payment and receive an immediate confirmation email and statement.

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This one day course is designed for physiotherapists developing and refining their manual therapy skills, focused on the treatment of MSK disorders of the neck region. Taught by expert clinicians and skilled educators, emphasis will be placed on optimizing practical clinical skills in assessment and treatment, guided by current research. Both instructors are experienced clinicians and instructors for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. At the end of this one day course, participants will have gained:

• A review of anatomy and biomechanics related to effective treatment of mechanical neck disorders
• Refined hands-on skills and clinical reasoning in the application of manual therapy based assessment
• A review of best practice in manual therapy using a case based approach for mechanical neck disorders
• Increased confidence in clinical decision making using integrated manual therapy, movement therapy exercise prescription
• Clarity in decision making about using Kaltenborn vs. Maitland based techniques & grade application

Prerequisites: physiotherapist registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, completion of Level 2 Orthopaedic Division course or equivalent.

David J. Evans PT FCAMPT, and Euson Yeung PhD (c), BScPT, MEd, FCAMT

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PTs will also be able to confidently identify several potential contributing physical, psychosocial and general health factors to persistent lumbo-pelvic pain.

For more information or course registration, please call 905-707-0819 or visit www.aptei.com or

Maximum 10 participants.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2-day anatomy laboratory “hands-on” course is designed for clinicians. Participants will review important anatomical structures in the context of clinical conditions related to the upper & lower extremity and spine.

The course will focus on laboratory/group work and self exploration modules consisting of prosected cadaver specimens of the human body and study of the appropriate osteology, radiology and surface anatomy. You are not required to be an anatomy guru to attend this course – this course is intended to review and improve our anatomy knowledge and apply it to our clinical reasoning skills and practice.

• Day 1: Cervical Spine and Upper Quadrant
• Day 2: Lumbar spine and Lower Quadrant