Webinars On-Demand

There are 564,000 Canadians living with dementia. It’s important for every practitioner to know best practices for caring for these patients. Join the OCA and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario to learn: • What Dementia is • How to recognize signs and symptoms • The effects of movement/physical activity on cognition and general well-being • Communication tips and best practice strategies • How to support people to live well with dementia • Training and education [...]

Managing chronic pain in older adults can be challenging, with multiple pain sites, comorbidities, cognitive decline and polypharmacy. In this webinar, Dr. Carlo Ammendolia will outline an extensive, practical approach to assessing and managing the expanding problem of chronic pain in older adults. Speaker Carlo Ammendolia D.C., Ph.D - SpineMobility Original Broadcast December 4, 2019 Watch the Webinar

Not all low back pain is alike, yet many practitioners use the same treatment approach for their low back pain patients. In this presentation, we will describe how to classify low back pain patients into distinct subgroups and match them with these subgroups with specific treatment approaches. Tailoring treatment based on key history and physical exam findings can significantly improve patient outcomes. Speaker Dr. Carlo Ammendolia (DC, PhD) — Spinemobility Original Broadcast November 4, 2020 Watch [...]

Comprehensive and evidence-based information on non-pharmacological management of chronic pain for older adults. Understand more about the high presence of other physical and psychosocial comorbidities that impact older adults experiencing pain. Speaker Carlo Ammendolia D.C., Ph.D,  — Spinemobility Original Broadcast October 10, 2018 Watch the Webinar Additional Resources Older Adults Non-Pharmacological Management of Chronic Pain - Presentation Slides (PDF) SpineMobility Order Form (PDF) Older Adults: Non-Pharmacological Management Of Chronic Pain (MP3 version) Related Webinars [...]

Through understanding the mechanisms or actions that may create or predispose a person to chronification, we have an opportunity to be a solution rather than a potential cause of transition from acute to persistent (chronic) pain. We will explore some actionable steps we can take in our daily practice to reduce the chance a person who seeks our care falls into the persistent pain cycle and also how to help those who are already there, [...]

Be better at recognizing and diagnosing lumbar disc herniations and radiculopathies. Know when to continue with conservative care, know when to co-manage with a physician and know when to initiate advanced imaging and surgical consult. Lumbar disc herniations are a common presentation in our practices. However, the presentation and symptom patterns can be challenging to recognize; they don't always look like the stereotypical radiculopathy. After years of being a RAC Low Back practitioner and seeing [...]

WSIB will provide an overview of the new harmonized musculoskeletal program of care including what’s changing and what this means for you. Time will be provided for questions and discussion. Speakers: Jessie Farran, Director Health Services, WSIB Dr. Flavia Chilelli, DC, Program and Provider Specialist, WSIB Dr. Moez Rajwani, DC,  Chiropractic Consultant, OCA Dr. Albert Scales, DC, WSIB Consultant Original Broadcast March 22, 2023 Watch the Webinar Additional Resources The New Musculoskeletal Program of Care [...]

As part of our ‘Circle It’ Arthritis Campaign, the OCA is excited to present a refresher on arthritis. In this webinar, Dr. Amy Brown will review the types of arthritis, their prevalence, how they are diagnosed, as well as examine the current clinical practice guidelines for arthritis. Specific management recommendations for conditions such as spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee will be discussed. A high-level overview of chronic pain management with [...]

Learn about the etiology, pathophysiology and burden of sciatica, along with key features of diagnosis and differential diagnosis, common treatments for sciatica and the evidence behind them. Speaker SpineMobility Original Broadcast June 6, 2018 Log in to Register Register here