MPA offers several professional development courses to help meet your learning needs, which are discounted for members. Below is a list of the upcoming opportunities.
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MPA provides leadership for and direction to the physiotherapy profession; fosters excellence in practice, education and research; and positions the physiotherapy profession as integral to the health and wellness of Manitobans.
MPA offers several professional development courses to help meet your learning needs, which are discounted for members. Below is a list of the upcoming opportunities.
The main focus of this workshop will be on radial shockwave therapy, a physical therapy agent approved by Health Canada that is being used worldwide in rehab and physiotherapy clinics. We will also introduce you to a new physical therapy agent: Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy (also known as TR Therapy).
Shockwave therapy is recommended by orthopedic surgeons to cure the tissue without the need of surgery and to provide high-quality care. Targeted Radio frequency therapy is recommended by rehabilitation medicine specialists for intense relief from pain, edema reduction and acceleration of tissue regeneration.
In this 4-hour workshop presented by Biomedical Engineer Razi Khaddage and Physiotherapist Rosen Kolev, you will:
Learn the physics principle behind these two modalities
Learn practical therapeutic applications and treatments on most common indications.
Have the opportunity to try out our BTL Shockwave Therapy units.
This two day course for physiotherapits is designed to enhance the clinician's understanding of lumbar spine anatomy, pathology, conservative treatment, surgical options and post-operative management. Learning opportunities will include a guided cadaver walk-through surgery, participation in a fresh frozen cadaver dissection lab, as well as a variety of lectures and practical sessions.
This evidence-based program founded by world renowed leaders in dysfunctional breathing will introduce you to the concepts of breathing dysfunction.
The K-Taping Pro course covers the basic functions and effects of K-taping. Applications learned in the two-day course are for muscle, ligament, functional corrections, and fascia corrections. Lymphatic correction techniques are also introduced. Participants will receive instruction on the application of combination techniques for multiple conditions including: impingement syndrome, whiplash, low back pain, finger contusion, wrist stabilization, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Patello-Femoral Syndrome, knee arthritis, Achilles tendonitis, ankle weakness, plantar fasciitis, scar tape application, lymphatic dysfunction, as well as the indications and usage of Cross Taping.
This very practical one-and-a-half-day course takes a very modern look at the structure of the hip including the crucial roles gait mechanics and muscle coordination play in maintaining normal function. Additionally, this course examines many of the traumatic and degenerative causes of anterior hip pain, demonstrates recently developed clinical tests and highlights a progressive evidence-based conservative rehabilitation program over a 20 year period by David Lindsay and medical colleagues at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre (Canada). Complimetary myofascial manual therapy techniques specific to the hip will also be shown.
In this educational and highly entertaining 1-day seminar simply titled “Clinical Success”, Geoff Cuskellyand Dave Lindsay will explore the true value patients seek when coming to physio. You will understand the power of simple things like attitude and communication – which will not only make your patients happier; it’ll make you a much better clinician than you thought possible.
There will be some really interesting research presented including comparing the effectiveness of your clinical skills versus the way you communicate and your attitude towards your work in achieving positive patient outcomes. The results might surprise you!
Other important topics covered:
Simple ways to increase and manage your caseload without stepping outside your comfort zone
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
1. Perform a concise and thorough evaluation of the thoracic spine
2. Identify which patients will most likely benefit from specific interventions based on current literature
3. Confidently and completely perform manual therapy for the patient with thoracic dysfunction
4. Identify and prescribe appropriate exercises to address common impairments
5. Understand the role of the thoracic spine in relation to impairments of the upper and lower quadrants
This course is for physiotherapists will serve as a single day workshop to refine acupuncture needling skills on fresh frozen cadavers. Course format will include didactic lecture, group discussion, and practical sessions utilizing fresh frozen cadavers from T10 to proximal femur.
