Regional Stroke Rounds
Tuesdays 0700 – 0800
Please join us for these dynamic case-based discussions where participants will be able to:
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Discuss diagnosis and management of TIA and different stroke types.
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Explain the indication and interpretation of common imaging modalities used to diagnose stroke (i.e. CT/MRI).
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Discuss difficult TIA/stroke cases from diagnosis, prognosis or treatment standpoint.
Please email strokeprogram@hsnsudbury.ca to be added to our distribution list.
Target Audience: Physicians interested in stroke care practicing at North East Designated Stroke Centres or Telestroke Sites including (but not limited to) Emergency, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, as well as as well as Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physicians and Stroke Nurse.
Moderator: Dr. Ravinder-Jeet Singh, MBBS DM PDF (Stroke) Stroke Neurologist, Health Sciences North
This educational opportunity is accredited through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Continuing Education and Professional Development Office.
EVT Case Reviews
Hosted by NEO Stroke Network and Health Sciences North, these case reviews:
- Provide a forum for engagement, conversation and relationship-building
- Enable our referral sites/teams to learn more about EVT cases re: volumes, select performance metrics, general outcomes and more
What to expect:
- Introductions (2 mins)
- Overview/summary of cases and/or general experiences from the region re: EVT (15 min)
- Selected case review - led by one of the HSN EVT Operators or Stroke Neurologists (15 min)
- Group dialogue, Q&A (10-15 min)
Meeting Dates:
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1600-1645
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1600-1645
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025 1600-1645
Please email strokeprogram@hsnsudbury.ca to be added to our distribution list.
NDT: Developing Support and Reach in the Upper Extremity
Workshop Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:
- Understand the principles of NDTA Contemporary Practice Model to the treatment of adults with neurological impairments and particularly as applied to management of the upper extremity in an individual post stroke or brain injury.
- Identify major impairments that interfere with developing upper extremity function in an individual post stroke or brain injury.
- Demonstrate basic handling skills to improve shoulder mobility, reduce pain and facilitate scapula control in coordination with trunk and upper extremity movements.
Speaker: Karen Brunton
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 (New Date!)
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: In-person at Health Sciences North, 3rd Floor, IRU Gym
Cost: Free, sponsored by the NEO Stroke Network
Target Audience: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Assistants
Registration is now open:
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The Balance Course
Instructor:
Chantal von Schoenberg, PhD, Physiotherapy
Course Overview:
This course was developed using the newly published 'World Guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: A global initiative' as a compass for directional change. The course content also was guided by ParticipACTION Canada, Parachute; Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative, Seniors Division of the CPA and the World Health Organization Global Action Plan on Physical Activity.
This course will embrace a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based practice, blending clinical expertise with client-centred care and the latest research on falls and balance.
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Challenge the Norms
Move beyond the conventional mindset of “zero falls” and explore the nuanced balance between safety and maintaining or improving gait and balance. Our course challenges traditional approaches by emphasizing the importance of daily movement.
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Practical Application
Gain practical skills to assess and address balance and agility impairments intentionally. Explore targeted and intense exercises designed to optimize functional ability even in complex health scenarios.
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Research Integration
We bridge the gap between clinical practice and emerging research. Explore the latest findings, understand the implications, and integrate this knowledge into your daily physiotherapy practice.
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Redefining "Safe" Together
As physiotherapists, let's redefine what "safe" means within our discipline. Focus on optimizing physical health, especially in terms of gait and balance, while respecting the safety guidelines of our multidisciplinary colleagues.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principal components of balance in the human body
- Identify key balance deficits in patients with common neurological disorders
- Determine which assessment tool is most appropriate in specific situations
- Benefit from evidence based tools
- Guide therapist to effective assessment and treatment planning
- Understand the principal theories of human movements
- Understand the principals of motor learning and neuroplasticity
- Understand principals of frequency, intensity and duration of treatment
Target Audience:
- Health Care Providers working in stroke care across Northeastern Ontario, including PT, OT, Kin, PTA/OTA, RA, PSW
Dates:
We are offering three 2-day courses at three different sites:
- September 13 & 14, 2025, Health Sciences North, Sudbury
- September 20 & 21, 2025, Timmins and District Hospital, Timmins
- September 27 & 28, 2025, Sault Area Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie
Registration:
Click on the appropriate registration button for the date/city of your choosing:
Sudbury Timmins Sault Ste. Marie
Cost:
$200 for those health care providers working in stroke care across Northeastern Ontario, as the course is partially funded by the NEO Stroke Network.