Physio Spotlight: Prajakta Shirolkar

For many years now, Canada has been an attractive option for international students and professionals. Physiotherapy is no exception. Prajakta Shirolkar came to Canada 10 years ago to pursue her work in physiotherapy. Expecting to explore her options in North America before intending to return to India, she tried on many roles before ultimately deciding to […]

Physio Spotlight: Geoff Schneider

The physiotherapy profession wouldn’t be what it has become without innovative people continually pushing boundaries every day. This particular aspect of physiotherapy inspires Board Chair of the Alberta Association of Physiotherapy, Geoff Schneider, in his own work. He’s observed such innovation appearing in many crucial ways, throughout many different corners of the profession.  Often change […]

Physio Spotlight: Janelle van Heeren

It takes a village to give someone the long-term support they need. The communal nature of caregiving is in the center of Janelle van Heeren’s world. A long-term care physiotherapist working in the rural town of Rocky Mountain House, Janelle is well acquainted with the close-knit community that surrounds her area of expertise.   Taking on […]

Physio Spotlight: Geoff Bostick

Geoff Bostick, AAP Board Member

When Geoff Bostick wakes up in the morning, the first thing on his mind is his students. As Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Alberta, he plays a part in building the next generation of physiotherapists. “I’m just constantly thinking about what I can do to help [them] better learn the material that they’re […]

Long Covid

Supporting Patients with Long Covid

AAP Member Dashboard View Listings My Account My Member Profile Email Support Logout We were delighted to have Shawna Curry host an important webinar concerning Long Covid. For those who were unable to attend, the following topics were covered: << Return to Monthly Sessions

Think Better – How to Train Your Brain

Think Better - Train Your Brain

AAP Member Dashboard View Listings My Account My Member Profile Email Support Logout Thank you to Dr. Shahana for her insightful presentation on Mental Health. For those who missed it, the presentation  provides great information to: << Return to Monthly Sessions

New Updates on Concussion

Concussion

AAP Member Dashboard View Listings My Account My Member Profile Email Support Logout We were pleased to have Dr. Kathryn Schneider PT, PhD join us in July to share the update of the NEW International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport.  Dr. Schneider co-chaired the consensus process and is the co-lead author of the consensus […]

Emergency Department Physiotherapists

Physiotherapy in Emergency Departments

AAP Member Dashboard View Listings My Account My Member Profile Email Support Logout We were thrilled to partner with Nalin Fernando from Alberta Health Services for our April session. Thank you to everyone who attended! For those who were not able to attend, a recording of the presentation (due to technical difficulties, the first 10 […]

How to be an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Physiotherapist

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Physiotherapy

AAP Member Dashboard View Listings My Account My Member Profile Email Support Logout Thank you to everyone who attended our March professional development session. For those who weren’t able to attend, a recording of the presentation is available here.  Additional resources and a checklist will be coming soon from Meaghan and Brooke.  << Return to Monthly […]

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