This one-day conference will explore current research in the areas of balance, fitness and mobility that has relevance to the assessment and management of clinical populations.

When:                   Friday, January 23, 2009

A must-attend event for healthcare professionals (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, kinesiologists and physicians) and researchers, who are invited to network, collaborate and share their experiences.

Conference Objectives:

1. To update participants on current or emerging areas of research within the domains of balance, fitness/physical activity and mobility
2. To provide participants with concrete examples of how research can be applied to the assessment and management of their clinical populations
3. To provide opportunities for clinicians and researchers to network and share experiences

Plenary Speakers include:

Fay B. Horak, PhD, PT
Senior Scientist, Neurological Sciences Institute
Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health and Science University

Dina Brooks, PhD
Canada Research Chair, Rehabilitation in COPD
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
Adjunct Scientist, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

William H. Gage, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health, York University
Associate Scientist, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

William E. McIlroy, PhD
Professor, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo
Mobility Team Leader and Senior Scientist, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Senior Scientist, Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

 

Registration Information

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Conference Rates

$275.00 Individual Rate
$225.00 Early Bird Individual Rate (Deadline to receive paid registration is December 23, 2008)
$215.00 Group Rate*
$150.00 Student Rate**

*For groups of three or more from the same organization, cost is per person
**Students must present a photocopy of a valid student ID

Registration includes continental breakfast and refreshment breaks, lunch, materials and a certificate of attendance.

Online registration is now open: Register today!