Unlocking Potential: Evidence-Based Physiotherapy in CP Care
Bringing research into practice to help physiotherapists deliver confident, effective care.
February 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST · Virtual
A Full Day of Insight, Innovation, and Practical Learning
K2 has long been dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based education for physiotherapists. This year marks an exciting milestone—our first full Education Day featuring multiple external expert speakers, each bringing fresh perspectives, cutting-edge research, and practical tools to elevate care for children with cerebral palsy.
This special event brings together leaders in childhood disability, innovative researchers, and clinicians shaping the future of practice. Whether you work in clinical care, community settings, or research, this day is designed to deepen your knowledge, strengthen clinical reasoning, and inspire new ways of thinking.
Featured Speakers & Topics
Peter Rosenbaum
Childhood Disability in the 21st Century: CanChild’s F-Words & Changing Frameworks
Paula Chagas
Gross Motor Family Report (GM-FR): Development, Validation, and What’s New
Ginny Paleg
Beyond the Clinic Walls: Strength-Based Community Interventions
Unni Narayanan
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures & Shared Decision-Making
Virginia Wright & Andrea Rabel
Trexo Feasibility Study & School-Based Robotic Mobility
Daily Schedule
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A full day of evidence, clinical insight, and practical application from leaders in childhood disability and cerebral palsy care.
Morning Sessions
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kim Hesketh & Chun Kim
Introduction, orientation, and overview of the day.
10:15 – 11:15
Childhood Disability in the 21st Century:
CanChild’s F-Words for Child Development & Weaving Together Concepts to Change the Field
Peter Rosenbaum
A transformative perspective on modern childhood disability frameworks and their impact on practice, research, and family-centred care.
11:15 – 11:30
Break
11:30 – 12:30
Gross Motor Family Report (GM-FR) for Children and Adolescents with CP:
Development, Validation, and Updates
Paula Chagas
Exploring how the GM-FR strengthens family voice, supports meaningful assessment, and informs collaborative goal-setting.
12:30 – 1:00
Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 – 2:00
Beyond the Clinic Walls: Delivering Strength-Based Community Interventions
for Children Who Use Assistive Mobility Devices
Ginny Paleg
Practical strategies for creating real-world participation and mobility opportunities beyond traditional clinical environments.
2:00 – 2:15
Break
2:15 – 3:15
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures:
Using Priority-Based PROMs to Elicit Goals and Facilitate Shared Decision-Making
Unni Narayanan
How priority-based PROMs identify what matters most to families and guide meaningful, collaborative clinical decisions.
3:15 – 3:30
Break
3:30 – 4:30
“Trying to Find Creative Ways to Engage Them in the Trexo Is Key”:
Trexo Feasibility Study Highlights and School-Based Therapy Experience
Virginia Wright & Andrea Rabel
Early insights into robotic-assisted mobility, feasibility outcomes, and real-world physiotherapy implementation in school settings.
Who This Event Is For
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Pediatric physiotherapists
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Rehabilitation clinicians working with CP
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Researchers and students in childhood disability
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Therapists seeking current evidence and innovation
No advanced specialization required—just an interest in improving care for children and families.
Registration
Cost:
$325 CAD per person (taxes included)
Group discount:
Agencies registering 5–10 participants receive 15% off
Contact us for agency-level registration for groups larger than 10.
You will be sent an email when we receive your registration and include a reminder on how to submit your fees (if not yet submitted).
Once fees are received you will receive a second email confirming your spot in the course. (* Note: Your spot will not be reserved until fees are received). Please allow 48 hours for processing.
Cancellation Policy:
- Any cancellations made more than 14 days ahead of the course date will be given a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
- There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than 14 days ahead of the course date or if the registrant does not attend the course.
- Course will not be cancelled within 30 days due to insufficient registration. If cancelled, full refund provided. Registrant assumes full responsibility for other related expenses (transportation, accommodations, etc) and these expenses will not be refunded
