Back to Roots: Novel Movement
Back to Roots: Novel Movement
A non-linear pedagogical approach to training and MSK rehabilitation.
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Venue
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KELOWNA, BC
DATE: AUG 30-31, 2025
8:30 - 5:00 & 8:30 - 4:00
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CALGARY, AB
DATE: SEP 6-7, 2025
8:30 - 5:00 & 8:30 - 4:00
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Developed by Back to Roots, this two-day workshop is for physiotherapists, chiropractors, and coaches seeking to reimagine their approach to motor skill acquisition, rehabilitation, and performance training. Grounded in principles of dynamic systems theory, ecological dynamics, and non-linear pedagogy, the course blends theory and practice through disciplines like capoeira, juggling, parkour, and dance.
Participants will learn how to leverage variability, play, and creativity to foster adaptability, intrinsic motivation, and long-term engagement. By bridging science and art, this evidence-informed workshop offers practical tools to create patient-centered interventions that inspire curiosity and transform how care and training are delivered. Join us to explore how movement can be a catalyst for growth and mastery.
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Discover new perspectives by experiencing how diverse movement disciplines can enrich rehabilitation and performance training.
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Enhance critical thinking through evidence-informed discussions that provide a fresh lens for clinical and performance challenges.
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Develop practical tools for designing creative, patient-centered interventions that support skill acquisition and long-term engagement.
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Be inspired to integrate science, play, and art into your professional practice to foster meaningful outcomes.
Course Objectives
- Embrace the Role of Play: Rediscover play as a clinical tool to make interventions enjoyable, accessible, and emotionally resonant for both clinicians and patients.
- Navigate the MSK Dilemma: Address the challenges of implementing clinical guidelines by adopting flexible, patient-centered strategies rooted in creativity and adaptability.
- Integrate Innovative Frameworks: Challenge traditional approaches to rehabilitation, performance, and physical activity by applying principles of dynamic systems theory, ecological dynamics, and non-linear pedagogy.
- Explore Novel Disciplines: Introduce practical applications of capoeira, juggling, parkour, and dance therapy to inspire creativity, foster curiosity, and motivate clients and patients toward versatile and sustainable movement practices.
- Bridge Science and Art: Enhance understanding of how evidence-based science and artistic exploration intersect in movement, rehabilitation, and athletic performance.
- Cultivate Empathy and Resilience: Help participants experience the challenges clients face—such as fear of failure, discomfort, and perceived risks—while demonstrating how creativity and play can transform these challenges into growth opportunities.
- Connect Theory to Practice: Provide a foundation of scientific rigor and practical tools that integrate curiosity and play as core components of a modern biopsychosocial approach.
The Outline
16 CEU Hours
Collapsible content
Day 1
8:30 – 9:00 Welcome and Introduction
9:00 – 9:30 Complex Systems and Dynamic Systems Theory
9:30 – 11:00 Capoeira Practical Workshop
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:00 The Role of Play in Movement
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:30 Juggling Practical Workshop
2:30 – 3:15 Introduction to Non-Linear Pedagogy and Skills Acquisition
3:15 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:30 Group session in Designing Non-Linear Practice Tasks
4:30 – 5:00 Closing Reflection
Day 2
8:30 – 10:00 Dance/Movement Flow Session
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 Novel Movement in Rehabilitation
11:00 – 12:30 Parkour Practical Workshop
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch Break
1:15 – 2:00 Intrinsic Motivation and Behavior Change
2:00 – 3:30 Task Design Workshop
3:30 – 4:00 Final Reflections and Next Steps
FAQs
Do I need prior experience with capoeira, juggling, parkour, or dance?
No prior experience is necessary! The workshop is designed to introduce these disciplines in an accessible way, focusing on how they can be applied in clinical and performance settings.
How physically demanding is the workshop?
While the sessions are active, they are designed to be inclusive and adaptable to all levels of physical ability. You are encouraged to participate at your own pace.
Is the workshop evidence-based?
Absolutely. The workshop draws on principles from dynamic systems theory, ecological dynamics, and non-linear pedagogy, all supported by current research in motor learning and rehabilitation.
Instructor
Giovanni Frapporti
Giovanni Frapporti is a chiropractor, former professional rugby player, and coach specializing in holistic and dynamic approaches to rehabilitation and performance. With a passion for blending traditional therapy with creative practices like capoeira, parkour, and juggling, Giovanni empowers professionals to rethink how they engage their clients and patients.
Guided by principles of ecological dynamics, non-linear pedagogy, and the BioPsychoSocial model, Giovanni’s mission is to address the global physical inactivity crisis by fostering inclusive environments where curiosity, play, and exploration drive sustainable health interventions.
