The Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) is hosting our 9th annual Sports Conference in Vancouver late April and would like some help in getting the word out. Whatever you could do in this regard would be greatly appreciated. I do see an events listing on your website and am wondering if it is possible to have the conference listed there? Or perhaps you have other communication tools. I have attached a word document with just  the basic information and the website at http://www.rccssc2012conf.ca contains all the information. We have enlisted some dynamite speakers for this conference and I’m certain that your members would be interested and find great value in attending. 

Bill NeilsonRCCSS(C) 
Office120-602-12th Ave. 
SWCalgary Ab. T2R 1J3
Tel: 403-225-3842
Fax: 403-225-3914
Skype: bill.neilson2  

Pacific Rim College
Victoria, British Columbia
229-560 Johnson Street (Market Square)
V8W 3C6

Early registration is encouraged.
Enrollment is accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

Kinesio Taping Seminar Registration Form

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_Location Vancouver from Jan 27-29, 2012
For detailed information and how to register, please visit their website: www.therunningclinic.com

_Location Vancouver @ UBC
Date: Dec 3-4,2011 in Vancouver
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Vancouver, BC: Please join the BC Rugby Sports Medicine & Science
Advisory Committee for a sports medicine talk on “Rugby Concussions – For Whom the Bell Tolls” open to all BC Rugby members – medical personnel, coaches, players, referees.

Have you had a rugby concussion & not sure what to do about it? If a rugby player goes down on the field with a possible concussion – do you know what to do?
Concussions are not just seeing a few stars & feeling dizzy – do you know the signs & symptoms of concussions?
Being involved in Rugby, you should know how to manage a rugby concussion.

Presenter : Dr Navin Prasad
Dr. Prasad has practiced sports medicine for over 20 years and is a
sports medicine physician at the Allan McGavin Sport Medicine clinic
at UBC.
When : Wednesday November 23rd, 2011
Time : 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where : Lady Sport, 3545 West 4th Avenue,Vancouver
Cost : Free for BC Rugby members
RSVP : lauraandrews@shaw.ca (Space is Limited)

The G.D.S Muscle Chains returns with a course on the pathology of the Knee.
February 2012, 18, 19,20.
Tuition for the workshop : $675, Pyable by Cheque to Bradley Cornwell
Sent to: Fluid Motion Clinic of Osteopathy
Suite 206-126 east 15th Street
North Vancouver, BC
V7L 2P9
Location of course : Rosedale on Robson suite
Hotel, 838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Submission date : To reserve your place please send a deposit of $350.00 with the remainder due by January 18th 2012.

This course is open to all, and serves as a practical course to introduce professionals to the G.D.S method and to fine tune the technique and knowledge that was formed during the G.D.S training held last year for the first time in Vancouver.

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Any questions please feel free to email: Bradley at: bcosteo@gmail.com

RECENT ADVANCES IN CLINICAL SPORTS MEDICINE 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011  
MARRIOTT VANCOUVER PINNACLE DOWNTOWN (NEW VENUE) 
1128 WEST HASTINGS STREET, VANCOUVER, BC
Click HERE for more information.

Location
Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre
Fletcher Challenge Theatre (Room 1900) & Segal Conference Rooms (Rooms 1400 to 1430)
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
See map: Google Maps

Registration 
Visit us at http://REDelivery.ca/events/ to register for this event today!

• Open to all health care practitioners, including: athletic therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, kinesiologists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, etc.
  
• Your registration fee includes course materials and daily catered lunch and beverages. 
  
• 6 CEUs (CATA)
  
• Registration will close on Nov. 11/11

Visit us at www.REDelivery.ca/events/ for more information on registration date and time, parking, accommodations, attire, what to bring, and our cancellation policy.

Cost      

• Early bird registration: $550+HST (Avail. Until Sept. 30/11)
  
• Regular registration: $600+HST (Avail. from Oct. 1/11 until Oct. 31/11)
  
• Late registration: $650+HST (Avail. from Nov. 1/11 until Nov. 11/11)
  
• Student registration: $400+HST (Limited tickets available – visit us at www.REDelivery.ca/events/students/ for information on volunteer opportunities for students.) 
  

Course Objectives   

• Update delegates on the most recent developments in clinical biomechanics of the lumbar spine – how it works and becomes injured. This is to support an evidence-informed approach to clinical decision-making
  
• Provide guidance in the application of this foundation of knowledge to the clinic, workplace, rehabilitation centre, and training facility. This is to reduce the risk of injury, optimize patient outcomes, and enhance performance.
  
• Enhance skill and technique in client assessment and corrective/therapeutic and performance-enhancing exercise prescription
  

Read more on the Course Outline at http://REDelivery.ca/events/course-outline/
Read more about Dr. Stuart McGill at http://REDelivery.ca/speakers/

Soft Tissue Myofascial Management of the Pelvic & Thoracic Outlets
Friday September 24th and Saturday September 25th, 2011   
8:30am – 4pm
Location: UBC, Vancouver, BC

This two day very practical course provides participants with a better understanding of how Pelvic and Thoracic Outlet Syndromes can cause so many of the clinical presentations in our Physiotherapy practice.

The first day covers the principle of Double Crush Syndrome and the signs and symptoms of clients presenting with Anterior and Posterior Pelvic Outlet Syndrome. Case examples are given and specific examples are shown in people participating on the course. The Pelvic Outlet Syndromes are responsible for causing or contributing to hip impingement, hip pain, unexplained weakness or buckling, chronic            functional ankle instability, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and false sciatica or paraesthesia.

The second day reviews clinical case examples with practice of techniques from the first day. The presenting signs and symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome are covered. Examples are shown to illustrate the importance of understanding the Thoracic Outlet in patients presenting with neck pain, medial and lateral epicondylitis, shoulder impingement, and arm paraesthesia.

This is a very practical hands on course. Participants are provided with illustrated notes that explain the techniques. The concepts and hands on techniques can be used with enthusiasm in your patients to help your clinical outcomes.

Seminar Fee:  $  350 (SPC members); $  400  (non-members); Students $ 300
Registration: http://bit.ly/rozUFP  (via Karelo.com) - on-line payment and registration required.  Registration limited to 20 people maximum.
Lecturer: Murray MacHutchon

Murray has been a manual and manipulative physiotherapist for over 26 years. He is presently an instructor and examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of            the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He has taught courses in most parts of Canada. He works at Pembina Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic in Winnipeg. He treats only good patients so he stays happy.

For more questions or information please contact: Tara Baker: tarbaker@gmail.com

Lower Quadrant Rehabilitation Part 2 - RESCHEDULED
Presented by Anne Hartley
Date: Sat Aug 6 – Sun Aug 7, 2011
Location: University of British Columbia
Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic
Cost:
Early Bird (Before July 6, 2011): $475.00 plus HST $57.00 = $532.00
After July 6, 2011: $500 plus HST $60.00 = $560.00

Learn new manual skills to treat the lower quadrant including the hip, knee, foot and ankle. Assess for the dysfunctional component of the lower quadrant (arthrological, myological, fascial, visceral or neural)
For more information, please visit www.annehartleyagency.com

Exciting news!!  Ann Sleeper, RMT has just had her local courses approved by CATA, which is great for more learning opportunities here in BC and gain valuable CEUs.

Some of her upcoming courses:
Victoria – at Pacific Rim College | Sat and Sun, October 1-2, 2011 10 am - 5 pm
- Osteopathic Concepts for Treating Legs and Arms for Back Pain  (4.4 CEUs)
The extremities are often neglected, but they can have a big influence on problems in the back and neck. This course discusses osteopathic concepts as they apply to the legs and arms and includes many techniques for those areas that can be easily added to your current practice. The importance of treating joints along with soft tissue is emphasized. It is not necessary to takeIntroduction to Osteopathic Techniques Part One before taking this course

Vernon - Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy | Sat and Sun, September 24-25, 2011 10 am - 5 pm
- Muscle Energy Technique for the Ribs (6.6 CEUs)
Twisted and restricted ribs are common, and can cause re-occurring pain in the neck, shoulder, mid-back and low back. Because few therapists work with the ribs, many patients have untreated rib problems.  Students must have taken a previous Muscle Energy continuing education course.

Vernon - Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy | Sat and Sun, Otober 15-16, 9 am - 5 pm and Mon, October 17, 2011, 9 am - 1pm
 - Muscle Energy Technique for the Low Back, Part Two - The Sacrum(5.4 CEUs)
Thorough assessment and treatment of the sacrum is one of the strengths of MET. This often under-treated pelvic bone can be the key to successful low back treatment. Students must have taken a previous Muscle Energy continuing education course for the lumbar spine and ilia.

Vancouver - Holiday Inn | Sat and Sun, October 22-23, 2011 9 am - 5 pm
 - Muscle Energy Technique for the Neck and Upper Thoracic Spine(6.2 CEUs)
Testing and treatment of vertebral joints from occiput to T4. Used to treat headaches, neck pain, shoulder problems and more.

Vancouver - Utopia Academy of Massage Therapy (map)
Sat and Sun, November 5-6, 9 am - 5 pm and Mon, November 7, 2011 9 am - noon
More information and courses listed on Ann Sleeper's website:http://www.annsleeper.com/Introduction.php

The K-Taping course for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, athletic therapists, doctors, kinesiologists, massage therapists and healthcare
practitioners.

Theory: Basics principles of the K-Taping ® therapy by Birgit Kumbrink and all the application techniques, combining the variety of
application techniques for specific conditions and Cross-Taping.
Workshop: K-Taping ® Academy applications for muscle, ligament, functional and fascial indications. Introduction to complex conditions as well as lymphatic techniques and Cross-Taping.

Duration: 2 day  (Sat Aug 27-Sun Aug 28, 2011)
Location:  Vancouver, BC
 University of British Columbia
Rehabilitation Sciences
212-2177 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3

Cost. $450 / $400 Early bird discount 6 weeks in advance
For more information please visit:  www.k-taping.com

Date:June 18-19, 2011 
Location: Vancouver,BC 
6.0 CEU
Cost: $450 
Contact: Kirsty McKenzie mckenzie@sheridanc.on.ca
289-259-4220

Attention ATABC Members:
The 2011 Annual General Meeting will be held at Simon Fraser University, 
Sunday May 15th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. 
Event: ATABC AGM
Date: May 15, 2011
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Simon Fraser University
Room: West Mall Complex (WMC) 2503
Parking:  Visitor Parkade (Cash Only) is attached to WMC

Saturday, May 14th at SFU
Conference Fee: $215.00 CAD
Regular Registration Due Date: April 22, 2011
Late Registration Fee: $250.00 CAD (April 23, 2011 onwards)
For more information on the registration process or the conference itself, please contact SFU Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Derek Hansen via e-mail at dhansen@sfu.ca or by phone at 778-782-4059.
NSCA and BCRPA continuing education credits will be available for this event.
Five easy ways to register:
1. Online at: www.sfu.ca/camps/springcamps (course code 3266)
2. By Phone: 778-782-4965 (VISA / MasterCard required for payment)
3. By Mail: Attn: SFU Recreation & Athletics
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
(VISA / MC / Cheque)
4. By Fax: 778-782-3425 (VISA / MC)
5. In person (8:30am - 4:00pm) at the General Recreation Counter at SFU Chancellor Gym
Please make cheques payable to: Simon Fraser University
Register today! Seating for this conference is limited.

Jim Bilotta CAT(C): Tel: 905-688-7754, Email: jm.bilotta@sympatico.ca or visit www.softtissuerelease.ca 
 CEU’s: CATA: 6.0 (also accredited with most provincial massage therapy associations - see website for all accredited associations) 
 Cost: CAT(C) $310 Certification Candidate $260 (includes a color illustrated workshop manual, course certificate and all Power Point notes). 
Course Description: 
Soft Tissue Release Training is the “father” of all the recent “Release” techniques. 
 STR is a combination of Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Massage, and Active Assisted Stretching. The technique involves applying precise pressure during a specific stretch performed in multiple planes of movement. The result: fast and permanent reorganization of scar tissue, the targeted muscle(s) return to the proper resting length, muscle imbalances are corrected, associated pain is decreased or eliminated altogether, and muscle performance is improved. 
This two-day practical hands-on workshop covers the entire body, without the need to recertify every year. After completing the workshop participants will have the confidence and skills to properly apply the techniques to their clients immediately. 
Registration and more information visit our website at: www.softtissuerelease.ca

Date: Sept 17-18, 2011 
Vancouver, BC 
6.0 CEU 
Cost:$450 
Contact: www.myofascialrelease.com