2014 Physio Forum Human Library

Darlene's primary research focus is exertion-induced muscle injury of the inspiratory and limb muscles in people with chronic disease. She is currently the director of the Rehabilitation Science Research Graduate program. Darlene will be available if you have a clinical or research question about pulmonary rehab, an interest in returning to school for an advanced degree (MSc or PhD) or want to learn more about the new MPT/PhD program being offered.

Jacqueline is a clinical physiotherapist in psychiatry at UBCH and a Clinical Assistant Professor for UBC PT. She has a special interest in somatoform disorders (mental disorders displaying symptoms that suggest physical illness or injury). She graduated from Witwatersrand University, South Africa 1976 with B.Sc. P.T. and in 1990 with a Master’s degree in Adult Education from UBC. Jacqueline was the education coordinator for PABC from 1997-2004 and the student coordinator for VCH while in the Practice Coordinator position. She has worked as a clinical physiotherapist for over 35 years with experience in psychiatry, neurology, geriatrics and medicine, including Clinical Practice Lead for physiotherapy at UBC Hospital and subsequently Physiotherapy Practice Coordinator for UBCH/VGH medical, residential care and multiple other programs across sites from 2005-2012. She was an examiner for the Physiotherapy National Examination for 5 years, trained standardized clients, and is now chief examiner for PCE for past 7 years. She has published several articles related to psychiatric PT practice.

Pat Lieblich has been a practicing physiotherapist in Women’s Health at BC Women’s Health Centre for over 25 years. She is an in-demand speaker on urinary incontinence at meetings, conferences and workshops. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at UBC PT, teaching physiotherapy students about the management of urinary incontinence.

Penny Wilson is a physiotherapist at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre’s Continence Clinic with over 25 years’ experience working in women’s health. She is a Clinical Instructor at UBC PT. Penny has presented on female urinary incontinence at many public workshops and healthcare professional meetings and conferences.

Pat and Penny both teach a 4 day post-graduate course to physiotherapists “Continence and Pelvic Floor Re-education in the Female Patient”. They have also been co –investigators on research projects on female urinary incontinence including Regaining Urinary Continence in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises for Urinary Incontinence in Gynecological Cancer Survivors.

After many years as a Clinical Associate Professor with UBC PT, 2014 opens up a new and exciting era for Judy as she is now officially retired!

Judy was a physiotherapist for over 40 years, primarily as a clinician, but with a love of teaching both in the clinical field and in the classroom. Her speciality is cardiorespiratory, working mainly in critical care areas and pulmonary rehabilitation. Judy trained in London (UK) in the 60s and her interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy began in the early 70s when she first worked in an ICU. After immigrating to Canada in 1981 she worked part time as a research assistant studying respiratory muscle training in the COPD population. From the early 1990s until 2013 she was a sessional lecturer in the Department of Physical Therapy at UBC. Her chapters include: Respiratory rehabilitation, how to carve a career in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and how to look forward to retirement.

Rosalyn Jones is a Clinical Associate Professor for UBC PT and a clinical resource therapist for cardiorespiratory and chronic diseases at Vancouver Coastal Health. She was trained in New Zealand and began her career there in the public health setting. She quickly developed an affinity to acute care physiotherapy and began to specialize in intensive care. The travel bug hit and she moved to the UK for two years and worked in ICUs and an outpatient program that was set up to assess and apply non-invasive ventilation. She has also volunteered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Her “chapters” include: Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment and treatment, mobilizing acutely unwell patients, management of patients with chronic disease (diabetes, coronary artery disease, heart failure, COPD), and working overseas - New Zealand, Australia, the UK and the DRC.

Stacey Miller is a physiotherapist in the Orthopaedic Cerebral Palsy (CP) Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital and a student in the online Master of Rehabilitation Science Program aiming to graduate in summer 2014. Her research is supervised by Dr. Susan Harris, Professor Emeritus, Department of Physical Therapy, in collaboration with Dr. Kishore Mulpuri from the Department of Orthopaedics. She is studying ways that pediatric physiotherapists can triage the management of common musculoskeletal conditions for pediatric orthopaedic surgeons.

Darlene's primary research focus is exertion-induced muscle injury of the inspiratory and limb muscles in people with chronic disease. She is currently the director of the Rehabilitation Science Research Graduate program. Darlene will be available if you have a clinical or research question about pulmonary rehab, an interest in returning to school for an advanced degree (MSc or PhD) or want to learn more about the new MPT/PhD program being offered. Darlene will be available after 12:30 during this break.

Nadine is a former international-caliber track and field athlete, and now travels as a physiotherapist with the Canadian Track and Field team. She is a Clinical Faculty member at UBC PT and coordinates the MPT MSK Curriculum. Nadine received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from UBC in 1999 and has gone on to earn her Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy and Certificate of Manual and Manipulate Therapy, as well as her certification as a Chan Gunn IMS practitioner. She has also completed a Master of Science, researching injury prevention in athletes. Her chapters include: Needling, running Injuries, and exercise prescription - strength or flexibility exercises. Nadine will be available after 12:45 during this break.

May has been in clinical practice for over 20 years and has been actively teaching for almost as long. May is an instructor and examiner in manipulative therapy for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and a Clinical Associate Professor with UBC PT. In 2007 she received the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia's award of excellence in education. In 2013 she received a Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Community Practice Teaching. May has a strong interest in and passion for education. Her “chapters” include: Low back Pain, pelvic / SI Joint dysfunction, peripartum care, unique perspectives with dancers / gymnasts / figure skaters, musculoskeletal imbalance. May will be available after 12:30 during this break.

After many years as a Clinical Associate Professor with UBC PT, 2014 opens up a new and exciting era for Judy as she is now officially retired!

Judy was a physiotherapist for over 40 years, primarily as a clinician, but with a love of teaching both in the clinical field and in the classroom. Her speciality is cardiorespiratory, working mainly in critical care areas and pulmonary rehabilitation. Judy trained in London (UK) in the 60s and her interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy began in the early 70s when she first worked in an ICU. After immigrating to Canada in 1981 she worked part time as a research assistant studying respiratory muscle training in the COPD population. From the early 1990s until 2013 she was a sessional lecturer in the Department of Physical Therapy at UBC. Her chapters include: Respiratory rehabilitation, how to carve a career in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and how to look forward to retirement. Judy will be available after 12:45 during this break.

Rosalyn Jones is a Clinical Associate Professor for UBC PT and a clinical resource therapist for cardiorespiratory and chronic diseases at Vancouver Coastal Health. She was trained in New Zealand and began her career there in the public health setting. She quickly developed an affinity to acute care physiotherapy and began to specialize in intensive care. The travel bug hit and she moved to the UK for two years and worked in ICUs and an outpatient program that was set up to assess and apply non-invasive ventilation. She has also volunteered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Her “chapters” include: Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment and treatment, mobilizing acutely unwell patients, management of patients with chronic disease (diabetes, coronary artery disease, heart failure, COPD), and working overseas - New Zealand, Australia, the UK and the DRC. Roz will be available after 12:30 during this break.

Marie is the Physical Therapy Teaching Supervisor in the Mary Pack Arthritis Program and a Clinical Associate Professor for UBC PT. She is also a postdoctoral fellow with both the School of Public Health, U of Alberta and the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada. She has worked in arthritis care for more than 25 years and is the author of several peer-reviewed articles, textbook chapters and consumer pieces on the topics of rehabilitation and exercise in arthritis and total joint replacement. Her current research involves developing quality indicators for TJR rehabilitation to improve the quality and consistency of TJR care across Canada. Marie can speak to current limitations of published exercise interventions led by physiotherapists in the areas of arthritis and total joint arthroplasty. These interventions fail, in many cases, to even meet the minimal exercise guidelines set out by the American College of Sports Medicine…. Yet researchers (and readers and funders) often conclude that “exercise is not effective….” This topic generated lively discussion at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in San Diego in October last year. Marie will be available after 12:30 during this break.

Randy Goodman has been a clinic owner for 24 years and is also a Clinical Associate Professor with UBC PT. He started as a sole proprietor, growing his business to 3 multidisciplinary clinics plus an athlete development center, and a therapy supply business with a total of 45 staff. In 2012, the businesses were sold, and he is now the Director of Institute Operations at Fortius Sport and Health, a new $62 million Athlete Development and Sports Medicine Centre in Burnaby with 90 staff including physicians, therapists, sports science professionals and support staff. Potential topics for discussion include: How do I start my own clinic? Key points in selling a practice? How do I lead a team of practitioners? Do I need to be incorporated? How do I grow my practice? Randy will be available after 12:30 during this break.

Anne graduated from McGill University (BScPT) in 1979. She successfully completed her Manual Therapy Part A exams in 1990. She completed her MScPT at the University of Western Ontario in 1997 and moved to Vancouver in 1998 and shortly thereafter began working at BC Children’s Hospital in the Oncology/Hematology/BMT Program. Anne received her Clinical Specialist – Oncology through CPA in 2012. She has presented on the interdisciplinary care of the adolescent and the patient with rotationplasty at a National and International levels. She is very interested in the development of vincristine induced peripheral neuropathy in children and the impact it may have on gross motor development.

Nadine is a former international-caliber track and field athlete, and now travels as a physiotherapist with the Canadian Track and Field team. She is a Clinical Faculty member at UBC PT and coordinates the MPT MSK Curriculum. Nadine received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from UBC in 1999 and has gone on to earn her Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy and Certificate of Manual and Manipulate Therapy, as well as her certification as a Chan Gunn IMS practitioner. She has also completed a Master of Science, researching injury prevention in athletes. Her chapters include: Needling, running Injuries, and exercise prescription - strength or flexibility exercises. Nadine will be available after 12:45 during this break.

Randy Goodman has been a clinic owner for 24 years and is also a Clinical Associate Professor with UBC PT. He started as a sole proprietor, growing his business to 3 multidisciplinary clinics plus an athlete development center, and a therapy supply business with a total of 45 staff. In 2012, the businesses were sold, and he is now the Director of Institute Operations at Fortius Sport and Health, a new $62 million Athlete Development and Sports Medicine Centre in Burnaby with 90 staff including physicians, therapists, sports science professionals and support staff. Potential topics for discussion include: How do I start my own clinic? Key points in selling a practice? How do I lead a team of practitioners? Do I need to be incorporated? How do I grow my practice?

Diana worked in a UK prosthetics centre as a Physiotherapist and manager for many years, caring for people of all ages and abilities: babies with congenital limb deficiency, 18 year olds post meningitis, 30 year olds with traumatic amputations, 50 year olds with diabetes, and 100 year olds with peripheral vascular disease. During her practice she saw the horrific rise in numbers of younger people having amputations due to diabetes. Her move to Canada enabled her to get into research and she now works as a researcher for the Department of Family Practice with a particular focus on diabetes prevention and the care of people with amputations.

Nancy has been an advocate for the role and scope of physical therapy in the practice area of skin and wound healing since 2005. She chairs the BC Physiotherapy Skin and Wound Knowledge Translation Group (created from a Knowledge Broker project).  This group provides a network for physiotherapists interested in this emerging area of practice.   Nancy has facilitated practical hands-on workshops, networking sessions, online consultations, and presentations to various Health Authorities and UBC MPT students. Nancy is the Regional Physiotherapy Practice Lead for Vancouver Coastal Health and a UBC PT Clinical Associate Professor.   Her chapters include: The Role and Scope of PT in skin and wound management:  what you need to know. What’s the evidence for EPAs: HVPC (e-stim), US, LASER, etc. Assessment tools: Braden Pressure Ulcer Risk screener, monofilament test, ankle brachial pressure index, etc.  Resources:  PABC website, e-modules, literature reviews, courses, CAWC website, etc.

Janet has been a physiotherapist for 32 years! Over that time, she has worked in many roles and settings – inpatient rehab, acute care, outpatients, and residential care. The common thread has been working with older adults. Currently she is Clinical Lead for Physiotherapy for Home Health in Fraser Health.  She completed her Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) at the University of Manitoba in 1982 and the MRSC program just a few weeks ago after 5 years of part-time study. When she began the online program, her intent was to complete only the Graduate Certificate but she found she enjoyed the challenge and interaction so continued on to obtain her MRSc. The program has helped her reflect critically on her practice to date, integrate her experience with current knowledge of practice, and connect with health professionals from all over Canada - and a few from abroad!