Embedding Neuroscience Into Your Physiotherapy Practice
Embedding Neuroscience Into Your Physiotherapy Practice
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Overview
Embedding Neuroscience Into Your Physiotherapy Practice introduces clinicians to emerging neuroscience research and its potential to reshape rehabilitation and recovery. Originally presented at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress, this course highlights key advances in brain health, neuroplasticity, and recovery science, while encouraging clinicians to reflect on how neuroscience can inform clinical decision-making.
Through this session, participants gain insight into how modern neuroscience is influencing our understanding of pain, recovery, and functional restoration - and how physiotherapists can begin integrating these concepts into everyday practice.
This course provides the foundational neuroscience knowledge needed to inform clinical reasoning and treatment strategies. Clinicians seeking step-by-step clinical implementation can use this course as a conceptual starting point before progressing into hands-on training or practical skill-based education.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe emerging neuroscience concepts relevant to physiotherapy practice.
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Understand how neuroplasticity influences recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
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Recognize the role of brain health and cognitive factors in physical rehabilitation.
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Identify opportunities to incorporate neuroscience-informed strategies into clinical assessment and treatment planning.
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Begin translating neuroscience principles into patient education and communication strategies.
Audience
This course is designed for:
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Physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals interested in integrating neuroscience into clinical practice.
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Clinicians working with persistent pain, neurological conditions, or complex rehabilitation cases.
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Healthcare providers seeking to strengthen their understanding of neuroplasticity and recovery science.
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Practitioners looking to enhance patient engagement through neuroscience-informed education.
Why This Course Matters
Rehabilitation is increasingly influenced by advances in neuroscience. Research is expanding our understanding of how the brain contributes to movement, pain, behaviour, and recovery potential. However, many clinicians find it challenging to translate research findings into practical clinical application.
This course helps bridge that knowledge gap by introducing core neuroscience principles and encouraging clinicians to consider how these insights influence patient care, therapeutic communication, and treatment planning. By strengthening understanding of brain-body connections, clinicians can support more comprehensive, patient-centred rehabilitation strategies.
About the Presenters
Dr. Ryan C.N. D’Arcy
Dr. D’Arcy is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and leader in neurotechnology innovation. He is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of HealthTech Connex and holds academic appointments at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. His work has significantly advanced neuroimaging, brain vital signs research, and neuroplasticity applications in recovery science.
Tanja Yardley
Tanja Yardley is an experienced healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and innovation coach. With extensive leadership experience in outpatient rehabilitation and clinical consulting, she focuses on helping healthcare professionals translate innovative ideas into meaningful clinical impact.
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Material included in this course
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Embedding Neuroscience Into Your Physiotherapy Practice
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Welcome
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Embedding Neuroscience Into Your Physiotherapy Practice
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Quiz
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What's Next?
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Is this course accredited for CPDs for Physiotherapists in South Africa?
This course has been approved for 4 CPD units by the South Africa Society of Physiotherapists (SASP). If you are a physiotherapist in South Africa and would like the number of approved CPDs to appear on your certificate of completion, please follow the steps outlined in this help article.
Is a certificate of completion included with this course?
Once you have completed the course, a certificate of completion (including learning hours and course information) will be generated. You can download this certificate at any time. To learn more about course certificates on Embodia please visit this guide.
This can be used for continuing education credits, depending on your professional college or association. If this course has been approved for CEUs in specific jurisdictions, it will be noted on the course page and CEU information may be added to your course certificate. Please read this guide for more information.
I'm a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). What are the discounts available to CPA Members on Embodia?
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