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The Pain Science Division is a special interest group of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association that serves physiotherapists who have an interest in better understanding and managing pain and in connecting with likeminded clinicians, educators and researchers.
Arthur Woznowski-Vu, PT, PhD(...
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CALL FOR MENTORS: PAIN SCIENCE DIVISION (PSD) MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The PSD is committed to providing resources and opportunities for professional development in the field of pain, with the ultimate objective of raising the quality of physiotherapy care for Canadians living with pain. To this end, ...
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Pain Science Community
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) - A professional forum for science, practice, and education in the field of pain.
American Pain Society (APS) – American chapter of the IASP.
Canadian Pain Society (CPS) – Canadian chapter of the IASP.
Canadian Pain Coa...
REP 26 - Mentorship Program: A Pain Science Division Initiative
April 15, 2019
Arthur Woznowski-Vu
“That’s great in theory, but how do I actually use it in the real-world?” If you’ve ever struggled with bridging the gap between theory and practice, then mentorship could help you.
“I took a whole bunch of courses, but I’m struggling to put it all together.” B...
“That’s great in theory, but how do I actually use it in the real-world?” If you’ve ever struggled with bridging the gap between theory and practice, then mentorship could help you.
“I took a whole bunch of courses, but I’m struggling to put it all together.” B...
Divisions
The CPA’s special interest and clinical practice Divisions offer significant value-added benefits to members.
Division memberships are available to CPA members for a small additional fee (free for student members). To add a Division to your membership, please contact us at 1-800-387-8679 or send ...
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February 2021
Hello again!
Here we are – in 2021. As much as the past year has been sewn with challenge and hardship, it has also been a year of growth and transformation of our shared profession. While the concept and practice of tele-rehabilitation is certainly not new, the widespread, normaliz...
Awards, Grants & Bursaries
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The Pain Science Division offers annual grants to outstanding members who have contributed to the field of Pain Sciences. Check out the list of awards below to see if you qualify.
Pain Science Division Awards
The Pain Science Division Grant for Pain Research
Pain is a prevalent and growing d...
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REP 20 - How the CPA Pain Science Division Approaches Professional Development
March 25, 2019
Geoff Bostick
Most physical therapists consider themselves life long learners. Since CPA Divisions are in the business of supporting professional development, there is quite a lot of interest in supporting life long learning.
I routinely find myself thirsty for new knowledge and ...
Most physical therapists consider themselves life long learners. Since CPA Divisions are in the business of supporting professional development, there is quite a lot of interest in supporting life long learning.
I routinely find myself thirsty for new knowledge and ...