Webinars
We are excited to continue with our webinar series for our members. We have many distinguished speakers lined up for the coming months.
Upcoming Webinars
Ask an Expert
Date and Time: October 22, 2025 – 8:00pm (EDT)
Instructor: Jesse Awenus, B.A Hons (Kin), MSc.PT, MClSc, Dip. Manip. PT, FCAMPT, TPI-CGFI
Description:
The Orthopaedic Division of the CPA is now offering its members the opportunity to discuss a case or a condition with an Orthopaedic Division instructor for FREE once a month.
How it works:
There will be 2 categories for registrants:
- Members who want to discuss a case or condition with the instructor
- Members who want to listen to the discussion.
The first 6 members who register in category 1 (discuss with the instructor) will be allotted 10 minutes each to discuss their case or condition with the instructor. These members are also welcome to listen to the other 5 cases or conditions during that hour.
The members who want to listen (category 2) can ask questions via the chat box and the instructor may or may not have time to answer these questions.
Note: to register for Category 1 (discuss with the instructor) please email Colleen Dorion at cdorion@physiotherapy.ca
Speaker Bio:
Jesse has a special interest in managing acute and chronic pain stemming from sports injuries as well as the aches brought on by long hours of sedentary desk work. He believes in providing his patients with the independence, confidence, and ownership they need for their recovery.
Jesse’s background in strength and conditioning allows him to tailor his treatments to the unique needs of each individual patient. He uses a movement-based examination to figure out what might be contributing to the pain and from there may elect to incorporate hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, and/or a specific exercise routine to get his patient moving and feeling better as quickly as possible. A cornerstone of Jesse’s practice is education: he believes that each patient should leave their assessment with a clear understanding of what’s wrong and how they might fix it.
Jesse was a competitive basketball player who represented Team Canada at the 2005 Pan-American Maccabi Games in Santiago, Chile. He last represented Canada as a Team Physiotherapist at the 2022 Maccabiah games in Israel. He now enjoys staying active by weight training, playing golf and volleyball, and can also be found playing with his dog any chance he gets. Aside from clinical practice, Jesse is also a health and wellness contributor to Huffington Post Canada.
Credentials
Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, York University
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, Queen’s University
Master of Clinical Science (pain management), Western University
Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Division of the CPA
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)
Certified in Integrated Dry Needling (IDN)
Titleist Golf Fitness Instructor (TPI-CGFI)
Areas of interest
Lower Back & Shoulder Disorders
Neck pain
Price:
- Free for Orthopaedic Division Members
- $10 for CPA members (you must authenticate your CPA membership in order to see the CPA pricing tier)
- $20 for Non-CPA Members
Previous Webinars
Clinical and Practical Strategies for Mentors using online platforms
Date and Time: Jun 16, 2025 – 19:30 (EDT)
Speaker: Jackie Sadi (BSc(PT) MSc, FCAMPT)
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Diagnosis, Nonsurgical Medical Care and Rehabilitation: Overview of a 2025 JOSPT Clinical Practice Guideline
Date and Time: Apr 15, 2025 – 18:00 (EDT)
Speaker: Dr. Marc-Olivier Dubé
Neck pain associated with migraine: what is the role of physiotherapy?
Date and Time: Feb 11, 2025 – 18:00 (EST)
Speaker: Zhiqi Liang
Free webinar on advancing musculoskeletal physiotherapy mentorship
Date and Time: Nov 26, 2024 – 19:00 (EST)
Use of Patient Reported Outcomes and Psychosocial Considerations for Patients after ACL Injury
Date and Time: Dec 11, 2024 – 19:00 (EST)
Speaker: Dr. Hana Marmura
Practical Implications of Generative AI in Physiotherapy
Date and Time: Nov 07, 2024 – 17:00 (EST)
Speaker: Michael Rowe
Disrupting the Status Quo: 2S/LGBTQQIA+ Inclusion in Physiotherapy
Date and Time: Monday, June 24th – 7:00PM to 8:00PM EST
Speaker: Dr. Codie Primeau
Physiotherapy Management of Postural Instability
Date and Time: Apr 16, 2024 – 18:00 (EDT)
Speaker: Susan Hunter
Contemporary Management of Persistent Low Back Pain
Date and Time: Saturday April 27th at 10:00am EDT
Speaker: Kieran O’Sullivan, PhD
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Date and Time: Jan 31, 2024 – 19:30 (Eastern time)
Speaker: Jean-Francois Esculier, PT PhD
When Speaking Professionally Makes Things Worse
Date and Time: Nov 18 @ 11:00am (Eastern time)
Speaker: Janet Holly, P.T.
Is running really bad for your joints?
Date and Time: Nov 9 @ 19:30-20:30 (Eastern time)
Speaker: Jean-Francois Esculier, PT PhD
An update on the understanding, assessment and management of Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Date and Time: Aug 19, 2023 – 12:00 EST (60 minutes)
Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Lewis PhD FCSP
Burnout, Mindfulness, and Stress Resilience For The Clinician
Date and Time: Jul 12, 2023 18:00 EST (60 minutes)
Speaker: Dr. Scotty Butcher, PhD, PT, CMMT, SSR
Evidence based management and healing of anterior cruciate ligament rupture
Date and Time: May 29, 2023 6:00PM EST (60 minutes)
Speaker: Dr. Steph Filbray
Adverse Effects From Dry Needling
Date and Time: May 16, 2023 6:00PM EST (60 minutes)
Speaker: Susan Massitti
Patellofemoral Pain; Assessment and Treatment Update
Date: May 13, 2023
Speaker: Claire Robertson MSc PGCE MCSP
Best and safest practice for people with neck and head pain: Vascular Pathologies of the Neck
Date: March 13, 2023
Speaker: Dr. Roger Kerry
Resistance Training and the Adolescent Population
Date: February 15, 2023
Speaker: Derek Miles PT, DPT
The Biopsychosocial Model: Application Into Practice
Date: Sunday, November 20th
Speaker: Ben Cormack
Differential diagnosis of headache, with focus on individualised management of cervicogenic headache
Date: Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Key Speaker: Trudy Rebbeck
This interactive webinar will commence with outlining key considerations in the differential diagnosis of common headache conditions presenting to physiotherapists using a clinical reasoning framework and complex cases. The second half will focus on how to identify key contributing factors to cervicogenic headache and then how to individualize treatment based on these factors.
Patient-centred Care in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Date: Wednesday June 8th, 2022, 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST
Key Speaker: Nathan Hutting
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy needs to move towards a broader biopsychosocial understanding of musculoskeletal conditions and the delivery of high-value care for people with persistent pain conditions, in which a patient-centered approach is a key feature. However, it has been reported that clinicians experience difficulties with integrating patient-centered care principles into their clinical practice.
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries: latest evidence and how can I use it in my clinic
Date:Thursday April 28th, 2022, 8:00pm – 9:15pm EST
Key Speaker: Evangelos Pappas
This presentation will discuss the etiology, prevention and treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee. Recent evidence will be summarized in ways that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice.
Telehealth in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: The evidence, resources, and clinical tips you need
Date:Wednesday April 13th, 2022, 8:00pm – 9:15pm EST
Speakers: Dr. Allison Ezzat, Dr Michelle Cottrell, Dr Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Dr JP Caneiro, Dr Peter Malliaras
The use of telehealth in physiotherapy practice has rapidly expanded since the COVID‐19 pandemic. In this session, presenters will share research findings, online resources, and clinical experiences to help develop your knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide high-quality care via telehealth.
Lower Limb Tendinopathy – Clinical Gems
Date: Tuesday March 1st, 2022, 8pm EST
Case presenter: Dr. Ebonie Rio
The session covers differential diagnosis and rehab of lower limb tendons as well as pitfalls to watch for.
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Grand Rounds Round 7
Date: Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022
Case presenter: Frank Simms
This month’s case is a 41-year-old recreational runner with chronic left knee pain.
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Mobilization du Système Myofascial (MSM) Appliqué aux Maux de Tête et aux Syndromes de l’ATM: Fascia du Point de Vue de la Physiothérapie
Date: Jeudi le 20 janvier, 2022
Conférencière: Doreen Killens
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Mobilization of the Myofascial System Applied to Headaches and TMJ Syndromes
Date: Thursday January 13, 2022
Speaker: Doreen Killens
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Healthy notions of pain for a physically active lifestyle
Date: September 30, 2021
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Speaker: Benjamin Boyd
Gender Awareness for Physiotherapists
Date: Monday October 18th, 2021
Time: 8:15pm – 9:15pm EST
Speaker: Jane Hendriksen
Student Series Webinar 3: ‘Meet a Clinician’, Hosted in Collaboration with the Neuro Division
Date: September 18, 2021
This webinar is geared towards students and new grads interested in learning about physiotherapy within the Neurosciences. Join us for a chat with panellists working within a variety of neuro settings, to learn what a day in their life looks like!
Eight essential things physical therapists need to know for managing MSK disorders – sponsored by the Orthopaedic Division
Date: Thursday, August 19th, 2021
Speaker: Chad Cook
Student Series Webinar 2: Presented by the Orthopaedic Division, in collaboration with the Cardiorespiratory Division and the National Student Assembly
Date: June 19, 2021
The second in our series of “Meet a Clinician” webinars, this chat features a panel of 3 clinicians located across Canada, working in various roles within a cardioresp setting. A must-listen for students and new grads interested in pursuing a career in cardioresp physiotherapy.
Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and dysfunction:
An update on assessing the force closure mechanism of the pelvis (including the pelvic floor) for orthopaedic physiotherapists
Instructor: Diane Lee
Date and Time: June 1st, 2021. 7:00pm-8:00pm CST
Student Series Webinar 1 – Presented by the Orthopaedic Division & The National Student Assembly
Date: Saturday May 22nd, 2021
Our first edition featured two incredible paediatric physios and is a must-see for anyone interested in working in an orthopaedic paediatric setting.
The Stubborn Ankle
Date and Time: May 18, 2021 at 8:00 – 9:30 pm EST.
Case presenter: Ashleigh Whiffen, PT
Total Knee Replacements in 2021. What’s Current and What’s to Come
Instructor: Dr. Dave Hedden
Date and Time: April 15th, 2021. 8:00pm-9:00pm EST
Webinar summary:
Session d’information sur le programme intégré de physiothérapie musculosquelettique avancé (#ViserPlusHaut)
Veuillez nous joindre mercredi le 3 mars, à 20h HNE, pour une session d’information sur le programme #ViserPlusHaut de la division orthopédique (DO) offert par Josiane Roberge.
Ce webinaire expliquera le processus visant à devenir certifié FCAMPT par le biais du programme accrédité de la DO, et mettra en évidence les changements et les améliorations apportées au programme.
Ce webinaire gratuit s’adresse à tous ceux et celles qui souhaitent obtenir plus d’informations sur le programme, étudiants autant que gradués.
Title: Treating Long COVID: A Physiotherapy Perspective
Instructor: Jessica DeMars
Date and Time: February 18th, 2021. 8:00pm-9:00pm EST
International Framework for Examination of the Cervical Region for potential of vascular pathologies of the neck prior to Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMT) Intervention
- Lisa Carlesso and Alison Rushton
- December 17, 2020
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Femoroacetabular Impingement and physiotherapy: A case and evidence-based discussion
- Dr. Olufemi Ayeni
- November 5, 2020
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Connection: the missing link
- Jasdeep Dhir, Jim Millard and Dave Walton
- August 20, 2020
Webinar Summary
The Internet is free: Progressing past awareness and towards racial justice in physiotherapy
- Tracy Blake
- July 9, 2020
Running Footwear: Evidence-based recommendations and clinical applications for physiotherapists
- Jean-Francois Esculier
- June 18, 2020
Webinar Summary
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For great visuals on how to select a running show visit:
https://therunningclinic.com/runners/choosing-a-running-shoe/
Communication Strategies to Support Client/Patient Behaviour Change
- Dr. Jennifer Irwin
- May 13, 2020
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Simplifying the Foot and Ankle – the EEMO Approach
- Jill Robertson – BSc (PT) 1987, MSc (PT) 2001
- Apr 23, 2020 – 20:00 (EDT)
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Update on lateral elbow pain: from research to clinical practice
- Dr. Leanne Bisset
- Dec 16, 2019 8:30 PM EST
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