Pain Science Division Student Forum

Overview:

This student forum is meant o be an opportunity for students to learn more about the opportunities and careers in pain science. It is also a networking event for students. The topics in the forum have real world and clinical practice implications, which can influence how new physio students or new grads view the importance of pain science in their practice.

Pain science is highly relevant to the physiotherapy practice, we all deal with different types of pain through our clients. Some with acute, chronic or other forms of pain. There is even emerging evidence and need for pelvic pain studies. These are all relevant to current students, new grads and physiotherapy as a whole.

Why should you sign up for this Forum?

• Opportunity to network with clinicians in the pain science world
• Opportunity to learn about career paths in pain science as a physiotherapist
• A short introduction into pain science and relevant research topics

This webinar is brought to you by the Pain Science Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Speakers: 

Dr. Geoff Bostick

Geoff currently works as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan physical therapy program in 2001 and worked in private practice until 2007 until switching focus to pursue a PhD at the University of Alberta and then post-doctoral training at the University of Calgary. Geoff's research interests span examining cognitive factors in pain, assessment of pain in marginalized groups, and pain education in pre-licensure physical therapy students. Geoff has been a proud member of the Pain Sciences Division and was honored to serve as the Division's Knowledge Translation representative and then Chair of the Division.

Dr. Susan Tupper

Dr. Susan Tupper is the Strategy Consultant for Pain Quality Improvement and Research with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. She received her physical therapy degree at Western University in London, ON in 1992, a PhD in Community Health and Epidemiology from the University of Saskatchewan in 2012, and a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatrics in 2013. Susan’s role with the health authority includes applied research, program planning, writing policies and clinical standards, and education for healthcare providers, trainees, and the public. Her research is community-based and patient-oriented and includes development of the Pain Treatment Planning Questionnaire for people with bleeding disorders, virtual reality for pain management in older adults, and pain education for exercise instructors. Susan is chair of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Pain Society, SaskPain, a non-profit charity that aims to improve the lives of those living with pain in Saskatchewan.

Carolyn Vandyken

Carolyn is the co-owner of Reframe Rehab, a teaching company engaged in breaking down the barriers internationally between pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science. Carolyn has practiced in orthopaedics and pelvic health for the past 34 years.  She is a McKenzie Credentialled physiotherapist (1999), certified in acupuncture (2002), and obtained a certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in 2017. Carolyn received the YWCA Women of Distinction award (2004) and the distinguished Education Award from the OPA (2015).  Carolyn was recently awarded the Medal of Distinction from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2021 for her work in pelvic health and pain science. Carolyn has been heavily involved in post-graduate pelvic health education, research in lumbopelvic pain, speaking at numerous international conferences and writing books and chapters for the past twenty years in pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science.

CPA - Embodia Partnership Information

Here's a short video that outlines how to make the most of your CPA Membership on Embodia. The video outlines registering for a webinar, connecting your CPA account to Embodia, and getting CPA discounts on courses/webinars. 

1. Click here to login to the CPA website
2. Once you’ve logged in, go to the tab at the top called 'Events & Education', then click on PD Marketplace
3. Click on the link above the video that says 'Access the PD Marketplace Now!'

Please note: All pricing for CPA hosted webinars and courses, including all Division courses, is set by the CPA. If you have any questions about the pricing please contact the CPA at pd@physiotherapy.ca