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Canadian Physiotherapy Association http://thesehands.ca/index.php
CPA is the national professional association representing almost 10,000 members distributed throughout the provinces and territories. The site provides information about the physiotherapy profession in Canada such as what physiotherapists do, how they help, and the conditions they treat. The site also tracks how physiotherapy is presented in the media.

Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia http://bcphysio.org
PABC works to promote high standards of health in B.C., to foster excellence in practice, education and research, and to provide leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession. The PABC represents the profession to the public, governments, third party insurers and other stakeholders.

Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute http://www.afcinstitute.com
The mission of the AFCI is to ensure the integration and expansion of acupuncture within the health care delivery system through professional and public education, development of standards of practice, advocacy and research.

Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy http://manipulativetherapy.org
A manual and manipulative therapy interest group which supports and upholds guidelines for the practice of manual therapy. The website has links to research and and professional literature, and has an area for patients.

Massage Therapists’ Association of British Columbia http://www.massagetherapy.bc.ca
MTABC is the professional body for Registered Massage Therapists in B.C. The association looks after accrecitation of Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) and represents the profession to government. The website includes a list of treatable conditions as well as links to the broader world of massage therapy.

iSTOP http://www.istop.org
The Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, treatment, training and education in chronic pain. iSTOP has helped thousands of patients and trained hundreds of doctors and physical therapists in the needling technique developed by Dr. Chan Gunn. Several LVOSP therapists have the iSTOP certification, CGIMS.

Understand: 3D animated surgical library http://content.understand.com
Understand.com is a global provider of animated, web-based educational services
It uses engaging 3D animations to provide a powerful tool to present complex procedures in an easy- to-understand format. 

Health-related organizations

North Vancouver Recreation Commission http://www.northvanrec.com
The North Vancouver Recreation Commission is committed to "creating an active community with spirit" by providing accessible, inclusive, and diverse leisure opportunities. The Commission provides facilities and programs to help people exercise and stay active.

SportMedBC http://www.sportmedbc.com
A not-for-profit society, SportMedBC is a focal point for sport medicine and science within the provincial sport system. SportMedBC is committed to identifying, developing and promoting best practices in sport health, sport safety and sport training.

BC Ministry of Health http://www.gov.bc.ca/health
The Ministry runs the province's health services to ensure British Columbians are supported in their efforts to maintain and improve their health.

Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
The PHAC’s goal is to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease. This network of health information providers includes Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations.

WorkSafeBC http://www.worksafebc.com
WorkSafeBC promotes workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province. In the event of work-related injuries or diseases, WorkSafeBC works with the affected parties to provide return-to-work rehabilitation, compensation, health care benefits, and a range of other services. If you have an injury or illness that is a result of workplace activity, contact WorkSafeBC.

Osteoporosis Canada http://www.osteoporosis.ca
Osteoporosis Canada educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis. The website provides information about research, how to live with the disease, and the latest news.

The Arthritis Society http://www.arthritis.ca
The mission of The Arthritis Society is to search for the underlying causes and subsequent cures for arthritis, and to promote the best possible care and treatment for people with arthritis. The site provides excellent information about arthritis conditions, management, and research.

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada http://www.heartandstroke.ca
The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living, and advocacy.

Canadian Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.ca
Established over 50 years ago, the Canadian Diabetes Association is a charitable organization that has grown to include a presence in more than 150 communities across the country. The Canadian Diabetes Association promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.