Evidence Based Topics

Inspired by our members

    1. Introduction

    2. Intro video

    3. How to access live and recorded webinars

    1. Presentation #1 - Jan 2021 - Causal Narratives in RMT Practice with Monica Noy MSc RMT

    2. Presentation #2 - Feb 2021 - Evidence Informed Assessment with Taylor James RMT

    3. Presentation 3 - March 2021 - From Pain to Performance with Justin Kobbe Solace MSc LMT

    4. Presentation 4 - April 2021 - Hacking the Pain Processing System with Pelvic Pain - Jocelyn Delorme RMT

    5. Presentation 5 - May 2021 - Concussion Management with Conor Collins RMT Part 1

    6. Presentation 5 - Part 2

    7. Presentation 6 - June 2021 - Psychological Informed Practice for MTs with Jocelyn Delorme RMT

    8. Presentation 7 - July 2021 - Pregnancy ≠ Pain with Dr Sarah Haag DPT

    9. Presentation 8 - Aug 2021 - Shifting conversations - Language and communication strategies when managing back pain with Dr Oliver Thomson PhD

    10. Presentation 9 - Sept 2021 - Dr Melissa Farmer PhD - Embodied Neuroscience of Pain

    11. Presentation 10 - Oct 2021 - Keeping things simple: Making remedial exercises and self-care manageable with Rob Haddow RMT

    12. #11 Nov 2021 - Critical Thinking with Monica Noy MSc RMT

    13. #12 - Dec 2021 - Therapeutic Alliance with Steve Young PT

    14. #13 - Jan 2022 - Oncology Massage with Meaghan Mounce BSc RMT

    15. #14 - Feb 2022 - Managing Lymphedema with Susan Shipton MCIS RMT - Part 1

    16. #14 - Feb 2022 - Managing Lymphedema with Susan Shipton - Part 2

    17. #15 - March 2022 - Communication and language: Impacts of Nocebo and Placebo in Massage Therapy with Justin Kobbe Solace MSc LMT

    18. #16 - April 2022 - Burnout in Healthcare professionals - Part 1

    19. #16 - April 2022 - Burnout in Healthcare professionals - Part 2

    20. #17 - May 2022 - The Context Architect with Cory Blickenstaff PT Part 1

    21. #17 - May 2022 - The Context Architect with Cory Blickenstaff PT Part 2

    22. #18 - June 2022 - Diagnostic Uncertainty in Chronic Pain with Dr Melanie Noel PhD

    23. #19 - July 2022 - Hypermobility: A Massage Therapist's Perspective with Jennifer Stacy Part 1

    24. #19 - July 2022 - Hypermobility: A Massage Therapist's Perspective with Jennifer Stacy - Part 2

    25. #20 - August 2022 - Integrative Approaches to Deal With Pain after Spinal Cord Injuries with Jacqueline Tibbet PhD LMT- part 1

    26. #20 - August 2022 - Integrative Approaches to Deal With Pain after Spinal Cord Injuries with Jacqueline Tibbet PhD LMT- part 2

    27. #21 - Sept 2022 - The Shoulder: An Evidence Informed Approach to Assessment and Treatment with Anna Maria Mazzieri part 1a

    28. #21 - Sept 2022 - The Shoulder: An Evidence Informed Approach to Assessment and Treatment with Anna Maria Mazzieri part 1b

    29. #21 - The shoulder with Anna Maria part 2

    30. #22 - Oct 2022 - Exercise & Movement Rx in Modern Clinical Practice with Marcus Blumensaat BSc RMT

    31. #23 - Nov 2022 - Cognitive biases, expert intuition and judgement noise from a psychological perspective with Tristen Attenborough MSc

    32. #24 - Dec 2022 - Perceptual Trickery and its Role in Pain Management with Dr Tasha Stanton PhD

    33. #25 - Feb 2023 - A Long Covid Briefing for Massage and Manual Therapists with Dani Faucher RMT

    34. #26 - March 2023 - Autism in the Treatment Room with Michelle Smith BSc RMT

    35. #27 - April 2023 - Ways of Knowing: Learning From Lived Experiences with Joletta Belton

    36. #28 - May 2023. 10 Things for RMTs to Learn About Reconciliation with Susan Dupuis RMT

    37. #29 - June 2023 - Cancer Related Pain & How Massage Therapy Can Help with Susan Shipton RMT MCISc

    38. #30 - August 2023 - Palliative and Hospice Massage in a Death Avoidant Culture with Ashley Brzezicki MA RMT

    39. #31 - September 2023 - The Forgotten Generation of Humans: Pediatrics with Erin Singer RMT

    40. #32 - October 2023 - Exploring Patient Safety in Massage Therapy with Dr Donelda (Gowan) Leverick PhD

    41. #33 - November 2023 - Scar Massage Literature Review with Eric Purves MSc RMT

    42. #34 - December 2023 - Professionalism, Communication, & Cultural Sensitivity with Pam Fitch M. AD. ED., RMT

    43. #35 - January 2024 - Rethinking our perspectives: Exploring the epistemology of manual therapies with an eye on shared decision making with Walt Fritz PT

    44. #36 - February 2024 - Working with People in Pain, Using an ACT framework with Daniel Arbillo (Part 1)

    45. #36 - February 2024 - Working with People in Pain, Using an ACT framework with Daniel Arbillo (Part 2)

    46. #37 - March 2024 - Working with Grief in RMT Practice with Tanya Thomlinson RMT

    1. How to access your resources

    2. Webinar 1 - Causal Narratives - suggested reading

    3. Rethinking Causality, Complexity and Evidence for the Unique Patient

    4. Webinar 2 - Evidence Informed MSK Assessment resources

    5. Webinar 3 - Return to Activity Reference Papers

    6. Webinar 4 - Pelvic pain reference paper

    7. Enactive Approach to Pain

    8. Critical evaluation of TrPs

    9. Association between physical activity and pain processing in adults

    10. Pain catastrophizing, activity engagement and pain willingness as predictor.

    11. Oliver Thomson's webinar resources

    12. Webinar 11 - Critical Thinking PDF

    13. Melissa Farmer's slide deck - Sept 2021

    14. Cory B slide deck - May 2022 - Context Architecture

    15. Hypermobility spectrum disorders

    16. Integrative approaches to deal with pain after SCIs - slide deck

    1. Introduction

    2. February 2021 R and R Episode 1

    3. March 2021 - Pain Science Primer

    4. Research discussion #1 - April 2021

    5. Pain Metaphors with Susan Shipton - May 8th 2021

    6. Pelvic health case study discussion and research review

    7. June research review. CST for chronic pain SR and MA

    8. Enactive Approach to Pain - Group Discussion Part 1

    9. Enactive Approach to Pain - Part 2

    10. Trigger Point Research Review - Aug 2021

    11. Diagnosis and clinical efficacy of visceral osteopathy

    12. Current state of the evidence for shoulder special tests

    13. Rotator cuff repair vs non-operative treatment

    14. Effectiveness of Neural Mobilisation Techniques in the Management of Musculoskeletal Neck Disorders with Nerve-Related Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with a Mapping Report

    15. Exercise Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain - Cochrane Review

    16. The Hedonic Scale and the Neuroscience of Pleasure

    17. Research Review Feb 2022. Neuroinflammation and its role in chronic pain

    18. March 2022 Bonus Webinar with Anne-Marie Mougeot

    19. March 2022 Bonus Webinar with Anne-Marie Part 2

    20. April 2022 research review - Which exercises are most effective for low back pain?

    21. Cabernet Christmas Conversation 2022 Part 1

    22. Cabernet Christmas Conversation 2022 Part 2

    1. March 2024 - Working with Grief in RMT Practice with Tanya Thomlinson RMT

    2. April 2024 - Why pain theory matters: Implications for manual and movement therapists with Dr Peter Stillwell BKin, DC, MSc, PhD.

    3. May 2024 - Better Understanding and Supporting Those Living with Persistent Pain with Keith Meldrum

    4. June 2024 - Palliative Care in Massage Therapy with Susan Shipton MCISc RMT

    5. July 2024 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning for Massage and Manual Therapists with Tammy Kovaluk MSc Kinesiology and Sport Conditioning, CSCS

    1. Welcome to my new podcast, Purves Versus

    2. Mythbusting with Julie Ringuette

    3. Mythbusting with Lauren McLaughlin

    4. Mythbusting, Clinic Ownership and Teaching Continuing Education with Jessica Villeneuve

About this course

  • $25.97 / month
  • 96 lessons
  • 68.5 hours of video content

2024 Calendar

Here is our list of confirmed presentations

  • January - Rethinking our perspectives: Exploring the epistemology of manual therapies with an eye on shared decision-making with Walt Fritz

  • February - Working with People in Pain ACT - Daniel Arbillo

  • March - Working with Grief - Tanya Thomlinson RMT

  • April - Why pain theory matters: Implications for manual and movement therapists with Dr Peter Stillwell BKin, DC, MSc, PhD.

  • May - The Lived Experience of Pain with Keith Meldrum

  • June - Palliative Care in Massage Therapy with Susan Shipton MCISc RMT

  • July - Principles of Strength and Conditioning for Massage and Manual Therapists with Tammy Kovaluk MSc Kinesiology and Sport Conditioning, CSCS

  • August - TBD

  • Sept - TBD

  • Oct - TBD

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