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The theme of the Inaugural INCREASE BC conference is “revolutionizing rehabilitation through collaboration.” INCREASE BC is a collaborative initiative between the UBC Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehab Research Program, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Executive Committee.  Registration is open to researchers, rehabilitation clinicians, physicians, students, and anyone interested […]

The UBC Department of Orthopaedics and BC Orthopaedic Association (BCOA) are hosting the annual Orthopaedic Update, a two-day conference for orthopaedic surgeons across British Columbia to stay informed of current research and innovations in clinical practice. This year’s theme—Bringing It All Together—features sessions on SCI care, patient appropriateness and optimization for surgery, orthopaedic oncology, radiculopathy and many […]

Paetzold Auditorium, Vancouver General Hospital, 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver Intended Audience All members of VCH and UBC research community (investigators, clinicians, trainees, research and administrative staff) 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI). Since our inception, VCHRI has played a pivotal role in leveraging the impact of research […]

This 2-part workshop aims to share the latest evidence and clinical guidelines in falls prevention, including risk assessment, interventions, and evidence-based strategies to promote adherence to recommendations. Day 1 will include risk assessment, the latest global falls guidelines, evidence-based exercise interventions, and exercise prescription to prevent falls Day 2 will include environmental modification to prevent […]

This 2-part workshop aims to share the latest evidence and clinical guidelines in falls prevention, including risk assessment, interventions, and evidence-based strategies to promote adherence to recommendations. Day 1 will include risk assessment, the latest global falls guidelines, evidence-based exercise interventions, and exercise prescription to prevent falls Day 2 will include environmental modification to prevent […]

Package Q Injury Biomechanics and Collaborative Design (MED Q JULY) Understanding Injuries through Biomechanics Explore the life cycle of an injury: identifying factors that increase risk of injury; investigating how excessive forces lead to injuries; diagnosing injuries with medical imaging; and treating injuries with surgical interventions. VSP students will have field trips to the Vancouver […]

Join us at the Mary Pack Arthritis Centre for a lunch time presentation (virtual Zoom option available) by visiting postdoctoral fellow Dr. Laura Churchill, PT, PhD from the RESTORE team at the University of Colorado, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Innovative web-based care and new technologies for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis and […]

Time: Wednesday September 13th, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Lindsay Nettlefold & Dr. Heather McKay Location: Virtual via Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration) This session will describe the process, context and outcomes of systematic applications of implementation science research. For more information and to register for the event, please visit: vchri.ca/events/implementationscience

Open to all faculty, staff, trainees, and research collaborators at the Centre for Aging SMART and GF Strong, join us for presentations from faculty and trainees of their research!