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kNOw-PAIN Conference – Western University

Registration for the free kNOw-PAIN Conference is now open! The event is open to all who are interested, including researchers, clinicians, patients, and others.

The conference will focus on interdisciplinary approaches to pain research and topic highlights include neuropathic pain, psychedelics in pain, and a showcase of local pain research and clinics. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Andrew Rice and attendees will learn from leading experts in pain research.

When: 9am-4pm, March 31, 2025

Where: Great Hall, Western University

For more information and to register visit: https://www.knowpain.ca/conference

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Seeking Participants – Survey on Telerehabilitation

If you are a rehabilitation patient who receives or has already received their care via telerehabilitation or who would be interested in telerehabilitation you are invited to participate in University of Montreal survey on your experiences.

Duration: Approximately 20 minutes

To participate please access this link: https://bit.ly/Sondage_Patients_Telereadaptation_Patients_Telerehabilitation_Survey

Contact Dahlia Dairy at 514-343-6111 ext. 14691 or at dahlia.kairy@umontreal.ca for a paper or PDF version, or if you need help completing the survey.

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ICSET 2026 Call for Workshops and Symposia Abstracts

The International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy (ICSET) will be taking place from September 22nd – September 25th, 2026, in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline (Workshops and Symposia): 30th June 2025
  • Abstract Submission Address: karen.ginn@sydney.edu.au
  • Notification of Outcome: 30th September 2025

Focused Symposia Format

  • Each Focused Symposium will be 1.5 hours in duration
  • A member of the Symposium team will Chair the Symposium
  • It is anticipated that each Focused Symposium will include presentations from each panel member, discussion between panel members & discussion with the Symposium audience.

Abstracts are invited that:

  • synthesize the findings of the latest research into shoulder & elbow dysfunction
  • apply the findings of the latest research to current management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction
  • address new & unique developments in the management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction
  • describe innovative ways in which the management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction has been adapted to meet the changing needs of clinical practice

Selection Criteria

  • Submitted abstracts will undergo a blind review process conducted by international reviewers.
  • Preference will be given to international Symposia teams i.e. consisting of presenters from different countries/regions.
  • The following principles will be used to review Abstracts:
    • The significance/importance of the topic addressed in the Symposium to an international audience of shoulder & elbow therapists
    • The contribution of the Symposium to the advancement of evidence-based management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction

Abstract Format

  • Symposium Title
  • Learning Objectives
  • Symposium Description – maximum 600 words
  • Implications/Conclusions
  • Funding Acknowledgements
  • Presenters names & affiliations

Workshop Format

  • Workshops will be 1.0 to 1.5 hours in duration
  • It is anticipated that Workshops will be largely practical sessions in which Workshop participants are, for example, engaged in exploring examination &/or treatment techniques, developing in depth clinical reasoning skills, critically evaluating exercise strategies etc.

Abstracts are invited that:

  • explore innovative, evidence-based examination & treatment strategies for shoulder & elbow dysfunction
  • incorporate the latest research findings to the clinical reasoning process in the assessment & management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction
  • explore innovative ways in which the management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction can been adapted to meet the changing needs of clinical practice

Selection Criteria

  • Submitted abstracts will undergo a blind review process conducted by international reviewers.
  • Preference will be given to international Workshop teams i.e. consisting of presenters from different countries/regions.
  • The following principles will be used to review Abstracts:
    • The significance/importance of the topic addressed in the Workshop to an international audience of shoulder & elbow therapists.
    • The opportunity provided by the Workshop for the development of practical hands-on & clinical reasoning skills.
    • The contribution of the Workshop to the advancement of evidence-based management of shoulder & elbow dysfunction.

Abstract Format

  • Workshop Title
  • Learning Objectives
  • Workshop Description – maximum 500 words
  • Presenters
  • Presenters’ affiliations
  • Conflict of Interest Declaration
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Webinar – Writing Smarter Leveraging Technology for Impactful Publications

The second session of the Writing and Publication Webinar Series titled Writing Smarter: Leveraging Technology for Impactful Publications will take place on March 17th, 2025 from 1pm-2pm EST.

Session two will focus on programs that can assist the writing process and our speakers will provide presentations and short tutorials on four different platforms including ChatGPT, Claude AI, Lucidchart, and Canva.

Registration Link: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/N0SCC6faTT65J85uAZOuWQ

Meeting ID: 987 5652 6607, Password: 777815

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MSK Network 2025 Winter Newsletter

We are pleased to share the winter 2025 edition of the MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter!

MSK Rehab Network Newsletter Winter – 2025

It has been a busy and productive fall and winter for the Network and our researchers, and we are excited to share our news with the rehabilitation research community.

Included in this edition:

  • Upcoming Network Initiatives
  • Network Support Opportunities
  • Network News
  • Network Membership
  • External Opportunities
  • Member’s Publications, Presentations, and Awards

Thank you to those who shared their recent news, grant/publication successes and opportunities. You can reach out to me (rehabnet@uwo.ca) at any time if there is something you would like to share, either in our next newsletter or on our website!

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Perspectives of Firefighters and Clinicians on the Causes and Management of Work-Related Shoulder Disorders – Seeking Participants

Clinicians (Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Occupational Therapists) are invited to join a study on the causes and management of work-related shoulder disorders among firefighters. Eligible participants must have treated at least one firefighter with a work-related shoulder disorder/injury.

If you volunteer to participate, you will be asked to:

  • Complete a demographic survey on Qualtrics (3 minutes)
  • Do a phone, online or face-to-face interview about your perspectives on the causes and management of work-related shoulder disorders. (30-45 minutes).

Participants will receive a $25 CAD Amazon gift card following a 30-45 mins semi-structures interview.

To participate: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PdNNqDE28EPGtM
Contact: tosifeso@uwo.ca for further inquires.

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Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT) Webinar Series

On March 1, 2025, at 11am ET the CHST Webinar Series session Pathways to becoming a Certified Hand Therapist will take place. The webinar is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a certified hand therapist. Attendees will hear from a panel of experts.

Register for this free webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-BkaoNR0RtWACexKlQlDrw#/registration

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International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy (ICSET) 2026

On behalf of the International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy (ICSET) 2026 Scientific Committee & the Board of the International Confederation for Scientific Societies of Shoulder and Elbow Therapy, it is my pleasure to invite you to attend & participate in the 16th ICSET Congress taking place from September 22nd – September 25th, 2026, in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.

The 2026 ICSET Congress will be held in conjunction with the 16th International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Surgery & will bring together experts in the field of shoulder & elbow rehabilitation to share & discuss scientific questions, achievements, issues & challenges relevant to our discipline. Therapy & surgery delegates from around the world will gather to

exchange new ideas, make & renew friendships, network & collaborate on future endeavours & projects all with the aim of achieving optimal outcomes for our patients.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Vancouver – where the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the snow-capped peaks of local mountains & where world renowned cuisine is in abundance.

We hope you will join us for us for this cutting-edge education event & perhaps, take a little extra time to enjoy the unique beauty of this part of Canada.

We look forward to welcoming you to ICSET 2026 Vancouver!

For more information: https://icssset.org/vancouver-2026/

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Webinar – Understanding the Journal Review Process

In 2025 the Network will be hosting the Writing and Publication Online Webinar Series which will include 4 sessions on: 1) publishing in MSK rehab research journals, 2) tools and technology for writing manuscripts, 3) creating tables and figures, and 4) patient partner engagement and authorship.

The first session titled Understanding the Journal Review Process: Views from Editorial Review Members will be held on February 5th, at 2:30pm-3:30pm EST. Participants will be able to ask a panel of editorial review members anything they would like to know about the publishing process.

Please register for the event below and answer the posed question: “What do you wish you could ask an editorial review member about publishing in a journal?”

Registration Link: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJModeqqqzgqGtzZU6jUSZZf7umcFgaCYnII

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Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position – University of California, San Francisco

Dr. Kristine Godziuk has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow in her lab at the University of California, San Francisco, in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science.

Dr. Godziuk’s research examines obesity, aging and musculoskeletal health, with a focus on sarcopenic obesity prevention and treatment, and obesity subtypes in osteoarthritis and arthroplasty. Dr. Godziuk’s lab conducts patient-centered clinical research and addresses issues around women’s health and weight-based disparities in health care.

Interested individuals are requested to contact Dr. Godziuk by email: kristine.godziuk@ucsf.edu