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Welcome to our NEW Clinical Sites – Feb 2021
We would like to give a big WELCOME and THANK YOU to all of the new clinical sites that have recently joined us! Krell Wellness Center (Prince George) Live Well Physiotherapy (Salmon Arm) Pitt Meadows...
View ArticleNeuroplasticity: How to rewire your brain
Dr Lara Boyd (Professor), was featured on the BBC providing an interview of brain plasticity and the pandemic. Watch the segment here.
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LungFIT Pulmonary Rehabilitation Podcast – Dr Pat Camp
The LungFIT Pulmonary Rehabilitation podcast focuses on all things related to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). PR is a multidisciplinary, evidence-based intervention for people with chronic lung disease....
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Meet Tamarah Nerreter: GCOMPT Graduate
Name and Title(s): Tamarah Nerreter – MScPT CAFCI GCOMPT Orthopedics, Sports, Pelvic Health (Pediatric, Male and Female), Pre /Post Natal, Concussion, Vestibular Therapy, Acupuncture, Visceral Therapy...
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Study on exercise program for men with prostate cancer overcomes COVID-19...
At the beginning of 2020, the research study on the SIRvivor BC Exercise Program for men with prostate cancer was just building momentum. After a successful pilot term, several community centres were...
View Article2021 Clinical Educator Awards
The UBC Department of Physical Therapy is thrilled to recognize outstanding Clinical Educators through the annual Clinical Educator Award. These awards are student nominated and highlight excellence...
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2021 PABC Annual Awards
Each year, the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) recognizes members who make outstanding contributions to the profession. “It was inspiring to see so many engaged members make the...
View ArticleCanadian Physiotherapy Association’s Centenary Medals of Distinction
Congratulations to all of our faculty and alumni who have been awarded CPA centenary medals of distinction! The Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Centenary Medals of Distinction have been created...
View ArticleUBC Master of Physical Therapy – Admissions Video
Are you interested in becoming a physical therapist? Physical therapists are primary care professionals who work in a variety of settings, such as rehabilitation centers, hospitals, community health...
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Vanessa Wu – Meet the first MPT-North Cohort
Vanessa Wu Hometown: Richmond, BC What inspired you to pursue your program? The MPT program at UBC has been a dream of mine ever since volunteering and working in physical rehabilitation. I chose...
View ArticleStatement on the fatal attack on the Muslim family in London, Ontario
CBC News Article The UBC Department of Physical Therapy is devastated by the loss of Salman Afzaal, a physiotherapist, Madiha Salman, an engineer and PhD candidate at London’s Western University,...
View ArticleRecruitment for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching
Faculty, clinical community, students and staff are invited to attend two sessions as part of the recruitment for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Physical Therapy to fill...
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Study on the Implementation of remote COPD biometric monitoring in pulmonary...
People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) find it difficult to learn chronic disease management skills such as knowing how and when to use their inhaled medication, how to get...
View ArticleNational Indigenous History Month
For National Indigenous History Month, X̱wi7x̱wa Library has compiled resources that explore various aspects of Indigenous life and culture.
View ArticleHow the pandemic has impacted treatment for stroke patients – Global News
It’s Stroke Awareness Month. And like many things the pandemic has impacted the care of stroke patients. Dr Janice Eng, Professor in the UBC Department of Physical Therapy, explains how she has...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Knowledge Broker Position – Update June 2021
I am pleased to announce some exciting changes to the Physical Therapy Knowledge Broker (PT KB) position. Effective July 1, 2021, the PT KB position will increase from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE in...
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Call for Proposals for PT KB Led Projects 2021
Intent The purpose of this call is to invite proposals for projects facilitated by the Physical Therapy Knowledge Broker (PT KB). Background The PT KB position is jointly funded, at a 1.0 FTE, by...
View ArticleCareer Opportunities – July 2021
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: Physical Therapy Programs Manager The Physical Therapy Programs Manager manages the fully distributed Master of Physical Therapy...
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UBC Department of Physical Therapy says farewell to Karen Sauve – Associate...
We are both happy and sad to announce that Karen Sauve, Associate Head Clinical Education for the UBC Department of Physical Therapy will be leaving us this summer. Happy, because Karen is leaving us...
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