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May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Course Description
Body-weight support treadmill training (BWSTT), provides a safe, intensive, task specific rehabilitation intervention for the recovery of locomotion. However, the BWSTT evidence-base has been disappointing with respect to efficacy. The integration of postural control and stepping is essential for the recovery of human locomotion, but this aspect of patient selection has received limited attention in the BWSTT evidence base.
The Bobath concept is a rehabilitation approach providing a conceptual framework for the assessment and treatment of complex movement problems. The integration of postural control, selective movement and manipulation of sensory information have been identified as key aspects of Bobath clinical practice. This course will explore the inter-relationship of the recovery of postural control and stepping, and how the manipulation of sensory information, facilitation, a skilled aspect of Bobath clinical practice, can optimize patient selection for, and the application of BWST as a tool for locomotion recovery.
The course will consist of lectures, patient demonstrations followed by clinical reasoning sessions and practical sessions.
Course Objectives
The course participant will gain an understanding of:
- The critical movement components and underpinning neurophysiology
essential for BWST - The role of sensory information in postural control and locomotion
- The role of facilitation in the recovery of postural control and stepping
The assessment of postural control and stepping with respect to
patient selection for BWST
Instructors:
Julie Vaughan-Graham, PT, MSc, PhD, IBITA Advanced Course Instructor
Jaime MacDonald MSc PT, IBITA Basic Course Instructor
Course Dates:
May 23 – 24, 2026
Schedule:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Physio-Logic Rehabilitation Services, Toronto
Waiver:
All participants must sign a waiver and a manual handling disclosure to participate in the practical components.
Dress:
Please wear appropriate clothing for undressing during practical sessions, e.g. shorts, sports bra.
Certificate:
A certificate cannot be issued if non-attendance to the course is > than 2 hours less than the course schedule.
Refreshment Policy:
- A $150 cancellation fee will be charged if the participant cancels up to one month prior to course commencement.
- If the participant cancels within one month of course commencement, a refund will only be granted (minus $150 cancellation fee) if the course place is filled by another registrant.
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The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association reserves the right to postpone or cancel a course if a minimum number of course registrants is not met. Course registrants are responsible for their travel expenses including changes to bookings, please take the above into consideration when booking flights and/or reserving accommodation.CBIA reserves the right to substitute CBIA Instructors if any one of them is rendered unable to teach
- Thank you for understanding that due to Covid-19, course participants need to be adaptable and prepared for the possibility of last-minute changes. Short-notice course cancellation may be unavoidable. Participant costs associated with cancellation of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the course participant.
- Precautions may vary depending upon PHO orders and college recommendations at the time of the course.
- No one may enter the venue if (1) they have Covid-19 symptoms; or, (2) are Covid-19 positive.
- At this time there are no masking requirements, participants may choose to wear a mask. Be aware that:
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Participants attending are from different healthcare institutions
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There will be close contact during practical and treatment sessions
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- It is highly recommended that course participants have up-to-date booster vaccinations for COVID-19.
- To help in keeping all course participants and patients healthy, please respect public health guidelines by washing/sanitizing your hands whenever appropriate and cough or sneeze into your arm!
- Please refer to local PH guidelines should you have any questions.
Venue: Physio-Logic Rehabilitation Services, Toronto
Venue Phone: 416-490-8243
Venue Website: http://www.physio-logic.com/
Address:
Description:
Physio-Logic Rehabilitation Services, 225 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 105, North York, ON. Tel: 416-490-8243
Parking
Paid parking is available at the course location. Please DO NOT park in designated Physio-Logic parking spaces as these spaces are reserved for Physio-Logic clients only.
Public Transit
If you are taking TTC, please check the schedule, as it may not run early enough on Sundays.
In the past, participants have arranged to ride share on Sunday morning.
Driving Directions
From Highway 401 Eastbound:
Take ON-401 W to Yonge St. Take exit 369 from ON-401 W
Continue on ON-401 E to Lesmill Road
Take the Leslie Street exit from ON-401 E
Follow Lesmill Road and Duncan Mill Road to your destination
Destination will be on the right
From Highway 401 Westbound:
Head west on ON-401 W
Take exit 371 for Bayview Avenue
Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Bayview Ave
Turn left onto Duncan Rd
Destination will be on the left
From Don Valley Parkway Northbound:
Take Don Mills Rd., Don Valley Pkwy N and York Mills Rd to Duncan Mill Rd
Take exit 14 for York Mills Rd
Continue on Duncan Mill Rd to your destination
Destination will be on the right
From Highway 404 Southbound:
Take ON-404 S to York Mills Rd in North York, Toronto.
Take exit 14 from Don Valley Pkwy S
Follow York Mills Rd, Don Mills Rd. and Duncan Mill Rd to your destination
Destination will be on the right
Hotel Accommodations (listed in order of proximity to Physio-Logic)
Pan Pacific Toronto, 900 York Mills Rd, North York, ON M3B 3H2. (416) 444-2511. panpacific.comLocated 1.4 km from Physio-Logic
The Willowdale Hotel Toronto, 170 Willowdale Ave, North York, ON M2N 4Y6. (416) 221-7236. willowdalehotel.com
Located 5.4 km from Physio-Logic
Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, 175 Wynford Dr, Toronto ON. M3C 1J3. (416) 449-4111. torontodonvalleyhotel.com
Located 5. km from Physio-Logic