About SIGs
The CAPM&R has a number of Special Interest Groups (SIG), each run by a volunteer Chair.
The CAPM&R recognizes Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as valuable to the promotion of the profession, from enhancing quality of care and standards of practice, to developing knowledge and competency through sharing amongst peers and organize continuing professional development (during the annual scientific meeting or webinars). Special Interest Groups are comprised of Members who have a common concern for professional development in a defined area of PMR, education, administration or
research.
SIGs provide a valuable venue for our members to network with other colleagues with similar interests, to provide a forum to discuss issues concerning relevant topics to the SIGS, and work towards goals that will benefit the membership. Outcomes of the SIGS have include annual innovative meetings, invited speakers at the national PAS Meeting, development of research awards, topic-specific manuals, collaborative and/or research projects.
If you are interested in participating in any of the SIGs below, please contact the CAPM&R office at info@capmr.ca update your membership profile and select the SIGs of interest to you.
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Endorsement by CAPM&R
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As an endorsed Special Interest Group, CAPM&R will provide the following:
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Special interest groups wishing to be endorsed by CAPM&R should provide an outline of the following to info@capmr.ca:
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Learn About a Specific SIG
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Amputee | Amanda Mayo |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the Amputee SIG is to promote the most effective and evidence- based treatment for persons with limb amputation. The goal of the SIG is to disseminate updates and new information and treatment, to promote improved practices, to disseminate research by members, and to promote a quality improvement approach to care which will ultimately improve patient outcomes. Objectives
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Anti-Ableism | Janine Reid | Coming Soon... | |||||||||||
Cancer | Eugene Chang, David Langelier |
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Community | Tim Lapp |
Rationale and PurposeThe CAPMR Community SIG was formed in 2017. The objective was to encourage and facilitate the successful practice of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in community settings across Canada. Further, we wanted to create an inventory of Community PMR Specialists across the country. The SIG aspires to assist two constituencies. One, those currently in practice in non-academic centres. And the other, those considering the initiation of practice in a non-academic community setting (whether recently completed their residency, or an experienced colleague moving to a new community practice). This SIG helps to navigate common practice concerns, provide a communication network to like-minded colleagues, and support and inform those considering a move to private practice in a community based setting. We are a nationwide SIG, with members from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. We are relatively new, are growing, and have not yet maximized our effectiveness. Annual MeetingsTo date, we have met annually at the CAPMR conference.
MembershipWe welcome anyone to join our SIG, or to ask questions of our members. Please feel free to communicate with me at tjlapp@vianet.ca. There is also a list of community practice members' contacts available thorough the CAPMR. We look forward to your participation at the next CAPMR Annual Meeting. Suggestions for content are welcome. Cheers, Tim Lapp MD MSc FRCPC |
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International | Tom Miller |
Rationale and PurposeWe are Canadian Physiatrists who through collaboration, education and direct action, aim to facilitate sustainable rehabilitation efforts and the empowerment of persons with disabilities everywhere. Objectives
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Interventional | Andrew Willmott | Coming Soon... | |||||||||||
Leadership (pending formal submission) | Christine Short, Denyse Richardson |
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Medical Education | Ricardo Viana |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the Education SIG to discuss and share experience regarding evidence based medical education initiatives and learning techniques to improve the educational experience of our learners (medical students and residents) given the varied contexts of our unique environments. The Goal of the SIG is to disseminate updates and new information regarding educational initiatives, support and promote best practices, to disseminate research by members, and topromote a quality improvement approach to education. The Education SIG and committee members also have the goal of providing information to CAPM&R members regarding changes to residency and CPD training requirements, review the potential impact of these changes in clinical practice and explore evidenced based tools and educational strategies to meet these challenges as future educators. Objectives
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Medical Legal | Alex McKee |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the SCI SIG is to promote the most effective and evidence-based treatment for persons with SCI. The goal of the SIG is to disseminate updates and new information and treatment, to promote improved practices, to disseminate research by members, and to promote a quality improvement approach to care which will ultimately improve patient outcomes. Objectives
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MSK/Sports Medicine | Chairs: Vacant | Coming Soon... | |||||||||||
Neuromuscular | Larry Robinson |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the Neuromuscular SIG is to promote the most effective and evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment for persons with neuromuscular disorders. This includes, but is not limited to: compression neuropathies, radiculopathies, plexopathies, polyneuropathies, and myopathies. The goal of the SIG is to disseminate updates and new information and treatment, to promote improved practices, to disseminate research by members, and to promote a quality improvement approach to care which will ultimately improve patient outcomes. Objectives
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Pain Management | Dinesh Kumbhare |
Rationale and PurposeMultidisciplinary rehabilitation programs offer the most effective and evidence-based treatment for persons with chronic pain (Gatchel & Okifuji 2006). Research has shown that multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs are the best way to pursue the various outcome measures in Pain Medicine. The goal of pain management is not only the reduction of pain level but also the increase in function, the improvement of quality of life and the return to work. Objectives:
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Pediatric | David Berbrayer |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the Pediatric SIG is to promote the most effective and evidence- based treatment for children with PMR needs. The goal of the Pediatric SIG is to disseminate updates and new information and treatment, to promote improved practices, to disseminate research by members, and to promote a quality improvement approach to care which will ultimately improve patient outcomes. Objectives
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Quality Improvement & Patient Safety | Alto Lo, Chris Fortin |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) SIG is to support and promote QIPS work by physiatrists across Canada, to improve the quality and safety of care delivered to all rehab patient populations and improve patient outcomes. Objectives
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Spinal Cord Injury | Julio Furlan |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the SCI SIG is to promote the most effective and evidence-based treatment for persons with SCI. The goal of the SIG is to disseminate updates and new information and treatment, to promote improved practices, to disseminate research by members, and to promote a quality improvement approach to care which will ultimately improve patient outcomes. Objectives
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Stroke | Heather MacNeill, Sean Dukelow |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the Stroke Rehab SIG is to provide a forum for collaboration, education and dissemination among physiatrists, and other stroke rehabilitation professionals in Canada. Annual MeetingsThe SIG meets yearly at the CAPM&R annual scientific meeting, although may also be in contact with its members throughout the year around issues and events related to stroke rehabilitation. Topics chosen often reflect the theme of the CAPM&R conference and involve collaboration, hands on and interactive learning wherever possible. Topics also are chosen based on group needs/ circulated needs assessments.
MembershipMembership is open to anyone involved in stroke rehabilitation, either in Canada or internationally. Please feel free to contact CAPM&R for further information or the stroke SIG co-chairs as below.
Relevant ProjectsSome of the relevant Canadian Stroke Rehabilitation projects include:
Although these organizations are not run by the Stroke SIG, several of our members are involved in with them. |
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Traumatic Brain Injury | Julio Furlan (interim) |
Rationale and PurposeThe purpose of the Traumatic Brain Injury SIG is to promote the most effective and evidence-based treatment for persons with traumatic brain injury. The goal of the SIG is to disseminate updates and new information and treatment, to promote improved practices, to disseminate research by members, and to promote a quality improvement approach to care which will ultimately improve patient outcomes. Objectives
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