The Alberta Physiotherapy Association

October PD Session: Palliative Care Can Happen Anywhere: Education and Tools for Rehab Staff
2024-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton)
Palliative care relieves the physical symptoms and supports the psychosocial needs of people with a serious illness. The goal is to help people live as well as possible, this is the same as rehabilitation care goals. Palliative care can be delivered by generalists anywhere in the healthcare system. Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists are doing palliative care when they improve quality of life, provide interventions, identify unmet needs, anticipate and support declining function and safety needs. The rehabilitation team helps people maintain dignity and comfort while they experience functional decline. Our presentation aims to empower and equip physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists to have knowledge, resources and education needed to deliver palliative care with their clients.

Register here, on the Covenant Health website, to secure your spot!

Annual General Meeting
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on December 4th at 7pm MDT.
Registration will close on December 3rd and all registered members will receive a link to attend the meeting. Members will be presented with the audited financial statements and approve the slate of directors for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
Post AGM, enjoy a holiday beverage and end the evening with some holiday fun!

February PD Virtual Session Part One - Early Identification, Referral and Management of Post-Stroke Spasticity
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM
Please join us for a Post-Stroke Spasticity virtual education session delivered by AbbVie Institute of Health Education and Dr. Rodney Li Pi Shan on February 3rd, 7-8pm MST. Dr. Rodney Li Pi Shan is a a physiatrist at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary who specializes in brain injury rehabilitation, spasticity, electromyography, and ALS. Please click on the following link to register:
https://abbvie.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsfuugrD4vGNIt_S6DndfePCpVPRFoar1X#/registration.
Learning Objectives:

Describe the incidence, prevalence and risk of spasticity in post-stroke patients, as well as the clinical manifestation of spasticity and the importance of early identification of post-stroke spasticity (PSS).
Identify which patients should be treated for post-stroke spasticity and why.
Foster early identification approach and management strategies for patients with PSS while adopting a timely referral for appropriate treatment approach.

February PD Virtual Session Part Two - Post Stroke Spasticity Toolkit for Therapists
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for a Post-Stroke Spasticity virtual education session delivered by AbbVie Institute of Health Education and Brittany Marcoux (OT) from the GF Strong Spasticity Management Clinic from Vancouver, BC. on February 24th, 7-8pm MST. Please note, Part 1 is not a prerequisite for Part 2. Please click on the following link to register:
https://abbvie.zoom.us/meeting/register/_MUakQohQ7aw0FS_pGczeg#/registration
Learning Objectives:

List describe various spasticity evaluation and assessment tools used in post-stroke spasticity and describe goal setting and treatment methods.
Select and make use of the tools and scales that are most appropriate for their patients.
Utilize the toolkit and Traffic Light tool to make an appropriate timely referral of patients.

Calgary - Member Appreciation Event
2025-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Citizen Brewing Company, 227 35th Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2K5, Canada
In celebration of National Physiotherapy Month, we invite you to a special AAP Member Appreciation Evening – a chance to connect with fellow members, unwind, and enjoy a few drinks on us!
This is our way of saying THANK YOU for being a valued part of AAP. Expect good vibes, great company, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Feel free to bring along a physiotherapist colleague who isn’t a member; we’d love to welcome them!

Please RSVP by: Tuesday, April 29th

Red Deer - Member Appreciation Event
2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Hart Brewing, #112 488 McCoy Drive, Red Deer, AB, Canada
In celebration of National Physiotherapy Month, we invite you to a special AAP Member Appreciation Evening – a chance to connect with fellow members, unwind, and enjoy a few drinks on us!
This is our way of saying THANK YOU for being a valued part of AAP. Expect good vibes, great company, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Feel free to bring along a physiotherapist colleague who isn’t a member, we’d love to welcome them!
Please RSVP by: Tuesday, May 6th

Edmonton - Member Appreciation Event
2025-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Shiddy’s Distilling & Rumpus Room, 9908 78th AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1N5, Canada
In celebration of National Physiotherapy Month, we invite you to a special AAP Member Appreciation Evening – a chance to connect with fellow members, unwind, and enjoy a few drinks on us!
This is our way of saying THANK YOU for being a valued part of AAP. Expect good vibes, great company, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Feel free to bring along a physiotherapist colleague who isn’t a member; we’d love to welcome them!

Please RSVP by: Tuesday, May 27th

AAP Annual General Meeting - January 12, 2026
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for our upcoming Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 12th, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. This will be a virtual event.
Reserve your spot HERE. The zoom link can be accessed from your Eventbrite account after you have registered. The link will become active 15 minutes prior to the meeting.

FREE Webinar for AAP Members - 5 Marketing Actions That Matter for Physios in 2026
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00
5 Marketing Actions That Matter for Physios in 2026
Join NewFrame Digital, a Canadian agency founded with a clear mission – to help clinics grow.
This free, live Zoom session is designed to help cut through short-term marketing tactics and focus on what actually works long term. The session breaks down 5 practical, free marketing actions that help you get found, chosen, and remembered, without relying on ads or spending more than 1 hour per week on marketing.
You’ll learn what to focus on, what to stop doing, and how to build a simple marketing foundation that supports your practice instead of becoming an ongoing expense.
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM MST
Format: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Register here:
https://sqm6z.share.hsforms.com/2eo9YaE2fRnm54wQAki_RCQ
