PABC Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia Podcast
Real talk. Bold ideas. Fresh perspectives. Tune into our podcast from PABC, for inspiring conversations with physiotherapy leaders and changemakers shaping the future of the profession in BC.
Episodes
In this episode of “Digital Direction,” host Sean Cranbury (Director of Organizational Development, PABC) is joined by Andrea Burton, CEO of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia. Together, they dive into the major advocacy efforts and organizational updates shaping physiotherapy in BC.
Key topics covered:
- ICBC Negotiations: Andrea discusses the challenging negotiations with ICBC over the new physiotherapy program ...
In this episode of New Directions, we speak with Tania Dick, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for the Physiotherapy Association of BC.
Tania shares her journey as a nurse, activist, and leader, offering powerful insights into the importance of cultural safety and humility in healthcare.
She discusses the collaborative creation of new standards addressing Indigenous-specific racism, the healing power of storytelling, and her mother’s inf...
Interested in learning about the use of virtual reality to enhance your care for patients living with persistent pain? Listen to this podcast featuring Neil Pearson for a discussion with PT Knowledge Brokers Jason Craig and Alison Hoens. The conversation will focus on clinical experiences with virtual reality-based pain science education and a review of current evidence of VR for both pain education and impacting pain outcomes.
In this episode of the Physiotherapy Association of BC Podcast, CEO Andrea Burton sits down with Jamie Hartwell, owner of Hartwell Therapy and Wellness, to explore the evolving landscape of physiotherapy advocacy in British Columbia. From navigating complex insurance challenges to representing the profession in high-level government meetings, Andrea and Jamie share candid reflections on the role of physiotherapists in shaping polic...
In this episode PABC Professional Development Lead, Patrick Dessaulles, sits down with Luke Davies, physiotherapist, researcher and lecturer at Monash University in Australia to discuss his scoping review titled: Informing the Development of Telehealth Education in Physiotherapy Programs. Assessments and Interventions for Individuals Accessing Physiotherapy Care via Synchonous Telehealth.
We cover:
- What brought about this r...
In this episode of the PABC podcast, CEO Andrea Burton and PABC member Alexi Bergeron break down a pivotal meeting with Minister Garry Begg, ICBC, and government officials about the new Provider Network and Health Care Services Terms. They share what was achieved, why meaningful consultation matters, and what’s next in PABC’s advocacy to protect members and improve care for patients.
In this episode of the New Directions podcast, hosted by the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia, Sean Cranbury sits down with Vince Cunanan, Clinic Director and Clinical Education Coordinator at Sun City Physiotherapy in Kelowna and President of the PABC Board of Directors.
Vince shares his journey from Saskatoon to Kelowna, reflecting on his commitment to mentorship, leadership, and community service within physiother...
In this episode Patrick Dessaulles Professional Development Lead with PABC sits down with Simone Gruenig, lecturer and course coordinator in the UBC Physical Therapy program to discuss a study relevant to Acute Care.
The study called Reliability, Validity, Clinical Utility, and Responsiveness of Measures for Assessing Mobility and Physical Function in Patients With Traumatic Injury in the Acute Care Hospital Setting: A Prospectiv...
Patrick Dessaulles, the PABC Professional Development Lead, sits down with Steve Young and Curtis Tait. Both are practicing physiotherapist and educators in BC. They discuss the International Framework for Examination of the Cervical Region for Potential of Vascular Pathologies of the Neck Prior to Musculoskeletal Intervention: International IFOMPT Cervical Framework.
They discuss the importance and role of a detailed history in ...
Patrick Dessaulles, the PABC Professional Development Lead, sits down with practicing physiotherapist, educator and clinic owner Lauren Roberts to discuss running in kids. Lauren is the owner of The Running Physio Clinic in Toronto and teaches The Kids Running Course. For more information about Lauren click here.
In this episode, we briefly cover the 3 cornerstones of assessing runners, and how Lauren would tackle modifying ru...
In this episode Patrick Dessaulles the Professional Development lead sits down with practicing physiotherapist, educator and researcher out of Ontario to discuss Sensorimotor retraining and the RESOLVE trial. This episode is full of great insights on managing persisting pain with a specific focus on using sensorimotor retraining it does a nice job of describing sensorimotor retra...
In this episode Patrick Dessaulles the Professional Development lead sits down the practicing physiotherapist, researcher and educator out of Toronto to discuss "Movement optimism", what it means and how it relates to physiotherapy. To find out more about Greg Lehman visit his website www.greglehman.ca.
We are also really excited to be hosting Greg in Kelowna June 1st and 2nd for his course Reconciling Pain Science and Biomechanic...
In episode 2, Andrea Burton, CEO and Sean Cranbury, Director of Organizational Development sit down and have an open conversation.
In this episode, Rachael Bradshaw, PABC Knowledge Services Manager, sat down with Dr. Codie Primeau, a physiotherapist, researcher, and postdoctoral fellow at Arthritis Research Canada, and Caleb Perez, a physiotherapy student at Western University, to discuss the intersections between 2SLGBTQQIA+ health and physiotherapy.
Both Codie and Caleb have experiences as 2SLGBTQQIA+ patients and physiotherapy practitioners, and our conver...
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