Live Continuing Education
September 2019
Integrated Patterning
Victoria | September 21-22, 2019
Integrated Patterning uses movement-based soft tissue passes focusing on identifying and treating Neurodensification Points (ND Points) to promote fascial chain plasticity and eliminate the passive restrictions to movement. Using evidence informed protocols, Integrated Patterning teaches participants to correct movement deficits using Myofascial/soft tissue therapy, Active mobility, Movement competency exercises, and Capacity exercises.
DNS - EXERCISE COURSE PART 1
VANCOUVER | September 28-29, 2019
This is the first course in the DNS series for exercise, sports, rehab, and fitness professionals. Based upon the groundbreaking neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation principles described by Professors? Vaclav Vojta, Karel Lewit, Vladimir Janda, and Frantisek Vele, Pavel Kolar has organized the next generation of clinical protocols and principles that are designed to restore and stabilize locomotor function.
DNS - EXERCISE COURSE PART 1
TORONTO | September 28-29, 2019
This is the first course in the DNS series for exercise, sports, rehab, and fitness professionals. Based upon the groundbreaking neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation principles described by Professors? Vaclav Vojta, Karel Lewit, Vladimir Janda, and Frantisek Vele, Pavel Kolar has organized the next generation of clinical protocols and principles that are designed to restore and stabilize locomotor function.
Hip and Groin Pain in Athletes
Learn evidence-based assessment and management of hip and groin injuries and easily implement when working with athletes. Everything from diagnosis to classification of different clinical entities and their management will be covered.
October 2019
Assessment & Exercise Interventions for the Flexion-Intolerant and Disc-Injured Low Back
VANCOUVER | October 5-6, 2019
The Clinical Companion to FixYourOwnBack.com — Assessment and Exercise Interventions for the Flexion Intolerant and Disc-Injured Low Back. Learn to integrate the current evidence and cutting edge functional rehab exercise methods in management of lumbar disc injury.
DNS - COURSE "A"
CALGARY | October 11-13, 2019
The first course in the DNS series for clinicians and therapists, covering the early stages of development of the locomotor system, its inherent reflexes, stabilizations strategies, and clinical applications. Based upon the groundbreaking neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation principles described by Professors? Vaclav Vojta, Karel Lewit, Vladimir Janda, and Frantisek Vele, Pavel Kolar has organized the next generation of clinical protocols and principles that are designed to restore and stabilize locomotor function.
A WORLD OF HURT
VICTORIA | October 19-20, 2019
“Pain Science” can be daunting, especially integrating it into our every day practice. This series of courses is meant to help with exactly that what to do, what to say, and how to apply it all to the things we already do in practice.
DNS - PEDIATRICS COURSE 1
SEATTLE | October 24-27, 2019
These DNS pediatric courses are based on neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, muscle physiology and developmental kinesiology with an emphasis on diagnostics. These courses are limited to licensed health professionals (MD, DO, PT, DC, OT).
DNS - EXERCISE COURSE PART 2
Toronto | October 26-27, 2019
The second course in the DNS Exercise/Sport Tract will build on the first, adding more movement options and deepening understanding of the principles along the way to more refined applications.
November 2019
REFLEX LOCOMOTION ACCORDING TO VOJTA
Toronto | November 2-3, 2019
This program, based on the principles of Czech pediatric neurologist Vaclav Vojta, M.D. clarifies how, why, and where to administer the therapy of reflex locomotion. Through an understanding of postures and stimulation zones the practitioner will be able to rationalize the therapeutic intervention.
DNS - EXERCISE COURSE PART 2
VANCOUVER | November 9-10, 2019
The second course in the DNS Exercise/Sport Tract will build on the first, adding more movement options and deepening understanding of the principles along the way to more refined applications.
DNS - EXERCISE COURSE PART 1
EASTERN WASHINGTON | Nov 16-17, 2019
This is the first course in the DNS series for exercise, sports, rehab, and fitness professionals. Based upon the groundbreaking neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation principles described by Professors? Vaclav Vojta, Karel Lewit, Vladimir Janda, and Frantisek Vele, Pavel Kolar has organized the next generation of clinical protocols and principles that are designed to restore and stabilize locomotor function.
December 2019
DNS - COURSE "B"
TORONTO | December 6-8, 2019
The second course in the DNS Clinical Tract. If you’ve taken “A” Course, this is the next step towards full DNS certification. Focus on the next steps in the developmental sequence, higher weightbearing positions, and contralateral movements.
THE ECLECTIC APPROACH TO MODERN MANUAL THERAPY
TORONTO | Dec 7-8, 2019
Manual therapy has changed. Not only has our understanding of mechanisms and effects improved due to research, but the applications we choose to use have become more useful. Bring yourself up to speed with the latests theories and practice of manual therapy with Dr Erson Religioso III.
KETTLEBELL SCIENCE
VANCOUVER | Nov 30-Dec 1, 2019
More than just a course about kettlebells
2020+
ELDOA Level 1 & 2
Toronto | Winter 2020
(Longitudinal Osteoarticular Decoaptation Stretches, is taken from the French Etirements Longitudinaux avec Decoaptation Osteo-Articulaire)
The basic principle at work during an ELDOA consists of creating a position that will target a specific functional unit. The inferior segment is fixed while the superior segment is mobilized. The position is created to place all inferior and superior myofascial chains under tension.
Clinical Neurodynamic Solutions - Upper & Lower Basic
Victoria | March 6-9
All courses on neurodynamics are based on Michael Shacklock's international best selling physical therapy text book, Clinical Neurodynamics. They also internationally standardised and transferable to other countries. What You Learn: understanding how nerves move, painless nerve root mobilisations, how to exclude neurodynamic disorders, differentiating between musculoskeletal and neurodynamic components, make a neurodynamic diagnosis, technique progressions from low to high functional levels, how to create, select and perform the best techniques for your patients, manual precision of neurodynamic technique, how to detect contraindications for neurodynamic treatment, AND MORE.
Clinical Neurodynamic Solutions - Upper & Lower Basic
Vancouver | March 13-16
All courses on neurodynamics are based on Michael Shacklock's international best selling physical therapy text book, Clinical Neurodynamics. They also internationally standardised and transferable to other countries. What You Learn: understanding how nerves move, painless nerve root mobilisations, how to exclude neurodynamic disorders, differentiating between musculoskeletal and neurodynamic components, make a neurodynamic diagnosis, technique progressions from low to high functional levels, how to create, select and perform the best techniques for your patients, manual precision of neurodynamic technique, how to detect contraindications for neurodynamic treatment, AND MORE.
Clinical Neurodynamic Solutions - Upper & Lower Basic
Edmonton | March 20-23
All courses on neurodynamics are based on Michael Shacklock's international best selling physical therapy text book, Clinical Neurodynamics. They also internationally standardised and transferable to other countries. What You Learn: understanding how nerves move, painless nerve root mobilisations, how to exclude neurodynamic disorders, differentiating between musculoskeletal and neurodynamic components, make a neurodynamic diagnosis, technique progressions from low to high functional levels, how to create, select and perform the best techniques for your patients, manual precision of neurodynamic technique, how to detect contraindications for neurodynamic treatment, AND MORE.
Train Smarter and Harder Workshop - ft Tim Gabbett PhD
Vancouver | June 27-28, 2020
This workshop will provide the latest scientific evidence on training load monitoring and safely progressing (and regressing) training loads to build robust and resilient athletes.