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March 22, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Description
This is a one-day course open to both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. This course is designed both for therapists being exposed to the Bobath concept for the first time and for those who have taken an Introductory, Basic, or Advanced Course and wish to expand their knowledge further.
The Bobath model of clinical practice will be explored through a lecture, a patient demonstration, and practical sessions.
The patient demonstration will cover assessment, clinical reasoning, and hands-on treatment appropriate for the individual patient, followed by discussion. The practical sessions will then focus on treatment aspects utilized in the demonstration.
This course is offered on two occasions in the Winter-Spring of 2026. Each session will be unique, as the content will be based on the individual patient’s presentation and goals.
Course Objectives
On completion of this 1-day course, the course participant will:
- Be introduced to the Model of Bobath Clinical Practice (MBCP) which illustrates the unique aspects of the clinical application of the Bobath concept.
- Understand the integration of posture and movement with respect to quality of task performance and the use of facilitation to positively effect postural control and perception.
- Explore facilitation, a unique aspect of intervention within the Bobath Concept, making the task possible through skilled manual and environmental changes, as well as the use of verbal cues.
Course Date:
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Instructors:
Catherine Eustace, BAppSc(PT), IBITA Advanced Course Instructor
Course Location
Neuro-Ability Rehabilitation Services, Vancouver, BC
Waiver:
All participants must sign a waiver and a manual handling disclosure to participate in practical component.
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.
Refreshments & Lunch:
Refreshments & lunch are not included in course fees. Please bring your own snacks/drink/lunch.
CBIA Cancellation 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.
- 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
COVID-19 Note:
- 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:
- Participants attending are from different healthcare institutions
- There is close contact during practical and treatment sessions
- 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: Neuro-Ability Rehabilitation Services, Vancouver
Venue Website: http://www.neuro-ability.ca
Address:
Description:
- Neuro-Ability is located at 1156 Kingsway between Glen Drive and Inverness Street.
The building is wheelchair accessible from the front door (Kingsway) and the rear door (back alley), however during the course the back door shall be locked, please enter through the front entrance.
- Address:
- 1156 Kingsway, (Unit 100)
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C8
- Bus:
- http://tripplanning.translink.ca/
The “#19 bus” stops very close to our front door.
The “#22 and 25 busses” stop within 3-4 blocks.
- Driving and Parking Information:
- 1) Free parking is available on Kingsway until 3pm. Cars will be towed after 3pm. Access the clinic through the Kingsway ‘front’ door.
2) Off-street free parking is available on the quiet neighbourhood streets.
3) Three (3) free parking stalls for Neuro-Ability are in the back lane (between Glen Dr. and 21st Ave.). Access the clinic through the rear door. Please leave these spaces for our patient volunteers participating on the course- Note 1: Please use the 3 east spaces (right side when facing the clinic wall). The west parking stall at the rear of the building is only for Chairstuff.
- Note 2: The large roller door is a very active delivery lane for Chairstuff. It can only be used for very temporary drop-off and pick-up.
- Please visit google maps link provided below for more detailed driving directions
- Food in the area – All of the following offer take away
- Bean bahn mi, 1198 Kingsway – Vietnamese subs
- Thu Hien Deli and Sandwich Shop, 1388 Kingsway @ Knight – Vietnamese, recommend their number 1 special Banh Cuon pork rice rolls
- Green Lemongrass, 1086 Kingsway – Vietnamese food (salad rolls, noodles)
- Do Chay, 1392 Kingsway – Vegetarian food
- Sal y Limon Mexican Cuisine, #5, 701 Kingsway @ Fraser – Mexican – short DRIVE
Local park with park benches – Glen Park on Glen Drive between E22nd and E23rd Ave.