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LINKS
Health and Well Being
Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy
Association of British Columbia
The Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia
(PABC) is the provincial branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy
Association (CPA), and is registered under the Societies
Act.
Its 1600+ members work in private and public settings,
providing effective, quality care that is based on
a bond of mutual trust and respect for the rights
of the client as set out in CPA's Code of Ethics.
PABC supports its members by promoting excellence
in education, research and clinical practice.
- Foot
Maxx
Footmaxx produces and globally markets a unique, computerized
gait and pressure analysis system that analyzes dynamic,
weight-bearing foot function (walking) and produces
computer-generated Gait & Pressure Analysis Reports
and Prescription Foot Orthotics (custom insoles worn
in shoes). Using medical research combined with years
of clinical experience, the Footmaxx System records
and analyzes the unique way each person's foot moves
and distributes the body's weight. A custom corrective
orthotic is then manufactured to adjust the gait back
to normal. Footmaxx orthotics have been used to successfully
treat over 500,000 patients.
- Physiotherapy
Foundation of Canada (PFC)
The Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada (PFC) is a
nationally registered charitable organization that
improves the quality of life of Canadians by sponsoring
research which advances the treatment techniques,
knowledge and skills of Canada's physiotherapists.
- PEDRO
PEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database and an
initiative of the Centre for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy
(CEBP). It has been developed to give rapid access
to bibliographic details and abstracts of randomized
controlled trials and systematic reviews in physiotherapy.
Health Care
- Royal Centre Medical
Royal Centre Medical is a downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada walk-in medical clinic specializing in general practice, flu shots, emergency medicine, and sports injuries.
- Health
Action Lobby
HEAL is a coalition of national health and consumer
associations and organizations dedicated to protecting
and strengthening Canada's health care system. It
represents more than half a million providers and
consumers of health care. HEAL was formed in 1991
out of concern over the erosion of the federal government's
role in supporting a national health care system.
The HEAL website features a listing of its member
associations and publications.
- Canadian
Institute for Health Information
CIHI is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization
working to improve the health of Canadians and the
health care system by providing timely, quality and
timely health information. Look for the featured reports
Canada's Health Care Providers and Health Care in
Canada 2001, as well as the site's collection of health-related
databases.
- Canadian
Institutes of Health Research
CIHR is Canada's premier federal agency for health
research. Its objective is to excel, according to
internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence,
in the creation of new knowledge and its translation
into improved health for Canadians, more effective
health services and products and a strengthened health
care system.
- Canadian
Health Services Research Foundation
The (CHSRF) promotes and funds management and
policy research in health services and nursing to
increase the quality, relevance and usefulness of
this research for health-system policy makers and
managers. The foundation is an independent, not-for-profit
corporation, established with endowed funds from the
federal government and its agencies.
- Bone
and Joint Decade
On January 13, 2000, the Bone and Joint Decade was
formally launched at the headquarters of the World
Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. This comes
on the heels of the November 30, 1999 endorsement
by the United Nations. The goal of the Bone and Joint
Decade is to improve the health-related quality of
life for people with musculoskeletal disorders throughout
the world. The Decade aims to raise awareness and
promote positive actions to combat the suffering and
costs to society associated with musculoskeletal disorders
such as joint diseases, osteoporosis, spinal disorders,
severe trauma to the extremities and crippling diseases
and deformities in children.
- Rick
Hansen Man In Motion Foundation
In 1987, when Rick Hansen completed the Man In
Motion World Tour, he created the Rick Hansen Man
In Motion Foundation to carry on his work and commitment
to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Man
in Motion World Tour, the Foundation is launching
a national campaign to raise money for spinal cord
research.
- The
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
The Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA)
is a partnership of organizations and individuals
having interest in the field of aging, encourages
older Canadians to maintain and enhance their well-being
and independence through a lifestyle that embraces
daily physical activities. ALCOA envisions a society
where all older Canadians are leading active lifestyles
thereby contributing to their physical and overall
well-being.
- The
Canadian Health Network
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national,
bilingual Internet-based health information service.
Health Canada, its founding Partner, provides funding
for CHN. Through CHN, the Canadian public and health
intermediaries alike can find excellent resources
from health information providers across Canada. CHN
features 26 Health Centres focused on major health
topics and population groups. As well, the CHN sites
links to more than 10,000 Internet-based resources.
The CHN Subject Index includes over 1,000 terms pointing
to information in these resources.
- Canadian
Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation
CWGHR is a national charitable nonprofit organization
that promotes innovation and excellence in rehabilitation
in the context of HIV disease. CWGHR develops rehabilitation
resources, new knowledge, and awareness in a multi-sector
collaboration with partners in the HIV/AIDS sector
and with disability groups on issues of common concern.
General
- Royal
Centre Vancouver
Royal Centre Physiotherapy is located in the The Royal
Centre Office Tower in downtown Vancouver. This tower
is the winner of the Office Building of the Year (TOBY)
Award for 2003, from the Building Owners and Managers
Association of B.C. Royal Centre is a class A office
building located in the prime central business district
of downtown Vancouver. This 855,000 square foot, 37-storey
building is adjacent to the Vancouver Hyatt Regency
Hotel and is conveniently situated close to Robson
Street shops and restaurants.
- Downtown Vancouver Directory
Downtown Vancouver's Travel guide and Business Directory.
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