Student Centre
Women’s Health Division’s Speaker Series
The Women’s Health Division’s Speaker Series are held at different physiotherapy programs across Canada, recorded, and then posted here on the Student Centre page to be accessible to members of the WHD. The goal of these talks are to promote women’s health and to educate our future colleagues on different areas of women’s health. If you are interested in participating as a speaker or hosting an event at your school, please contact whdstudentrep@gmail.com.
We are looking for:
- Researchers/PTs who would be interested in presenting
- Suggested topics include:
- breast and gynecological cancers, pregnancy/postpartum health, transgender health, diabetes, aging, bone health, domestic violence, HIV and AIDS, pelvic floor dysfunction, lymphedema, or cardiovascular disease issues that are particularly relevant to women
- Suggested topics include:
- PT students who would like to get involved with the WHD by:
- hosting a speaker at their school
- advertising the event to their classmates
- recording the talk to send it to whdstudentrep
Speaker Series Recordings
The Interdisciplinary Approach to Women with Vestibulodynia
by Claudia Brown
Sex and Disability
by Christine Selinger
You can now find all of our webinars in the new section on the Member Page.
Annual Valentine’s Day Challenge
On February 14th each year PT students across the country organize a collection drive for new, unused toiletries, feminine hygiene products, and incontinence supplies for local women’s shelters.
If you are interested in organizing a collection drive for your school, please contact whdstudentrep@gmail.com for more information. This is a great opportunity to get involved with the WHD and give back to your community!
Are you interested in becoming a Women’s Health/Pelvic Health Physiotherapist?
Our Entry to Practice Bursary is designed to support students and new graduates interested in pursuing continuing education in women’s health and/or pelvic health. This $1,500 bursary is offered annually, with applications opening in mid-February of each year.
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Women's Health Division?
Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association are eligible to join the WHD for only $35 per year. You can join at any time in the year and, upon joining, you will receive access to our members only resources.
The WHD offers a variety of resources for both researchers and clinicians:
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Quarterly newsletters that include information in different areas of women’s health as well as related articles and book reviews
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Monthly e-blasts that highlight upcoming courses, job listings, and up-to-date WHD news
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The ability to network with other physiotherapists who are interested in women’s health
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Access to the members only section of the WHD website, which includes:
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Educational resources for physiotherapists, researchers, and patients/clients
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Access to women’s health research articles and research journal links
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Up-to-date WHD news
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Save on WHD-sponsored events and continuing education courses whenever possible
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Recordings of previously hosted webinars
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Ability to apply for awards only available to WHD members
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Help to influence, direct, and support the advocacy efforts of the division
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Women's Health Division?
Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association are eligible to join the WHD for only $35 per year. You can join at any time in the year and, upon joining, you will receive access to our members only resources.
The WHD offers a variety of resources for both researchers and clinicians:
-
Quarterly newsletters that include information in different areas of women’s health as well as related articles and book reviews
-
Monthly e-blasts that highlight upcoming courses, job listings, and up-to-date WHD news
-
The ability to network with other physiotherapists who are interested in women’s health
-
Access to the members only section of the WHD website, which includes:
-
Educational resources for physiotherapists, researchers, and patients/clients
-
Access to women’s health research articles and research journal links
-
Up-to-date WHD news
-
Save on WHD-sponsored events and continuing education courses whenever possible
-
Recordings of previously hosted webinars
-
Ability to apply for awards only available to WHD members
-
-
Help to influence, direct, and support the advocacy efforts of the division