Resources
LSVT BIG
An evidence-based treatment approach for individuals with Parkinson disease and other neurological disorders.
PWR! Parkinson's Wellness Recovery
Optimizing exercise as a first line of defence against Parkinson's Disease.
Myofascial Release Therapy
A hands-on approach to treatment which evaluates the whole body to treat the cause of your symptoms through a variety of sustained pressures to unravel and release tensions and tissue restrictions in your body.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and improving functioning of the craniosacral system.
The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association (CBIA)
The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association (CBIA) develops, organizes and instructs high quality, standardized Canadian Bobath Courses. All courses are related to the treatment of individuals with neurological conditions and include theoretical foundations for practice; practical sessions to develop handling and clinical reasoning skills; demonstrations/workshops with patients; and some courses involve supervised/mentored treatment sessions with patients.
Collge of Physiotherapists of Ontario
The regulator for the profession of physiotherapy in Ontario. The College regulates and ensures the ongoing improvement of the practice of physiotherapists to protect and serve the public interest.
Stroke Survivors Association (SSA) Ottawa
Stroke Survivors Association (SSA) is a not-for-profit charitable non-government organization that provides assistance, advice, education, advocacy and community partnerships for the improvement of life for stroke survivors and their families.
http://www.strokesurvivors.ca/
Pathways to Independence
Pathways to Independence is a community based, not for profit agency providing assisted community living services and supports to adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI), a developmental disability, or a dual diagnosis based on their unique goals, abilities and choices.
Parkinson Canada
Parkinson Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson's and their families in Canada.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is an Institute within the National Institutes of Health that aims to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease.