CAPM&R Amputee SIG 2026

Monday, May 18, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Location: 205 to 207

Ideal Audience:Physicians, Researchers, Residents/Fellows, Medical Students

Course Director(s)

MP

Michael WC Payne, MD

Associate Professor; Medical Director, Amputee Rehabilitation Program; Associate Research Director
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario

Faculty(s)

Amanda Mayo, MD MHSc FRCPC (she/her/hers)

Physiatrist
University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Brief Session Description : The Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (CAPM&R) Amputee Special Interest Group (SIG) session for 2026 will start with a presentation of findings from the recent national environmental scan of amputee rehabilitation programs, highlighting variations in care models and service delivery across Canada. Pre-submitted challenging clinical cases may be presented to our expert audience to stimulate discussion on best practices in rehabilitation. Participants will collaborate to identify key priorities and directions for the Amputee SIG to strengthen amputee care and outcomes nationwide.

Session Objectives:

1. Describe current models and variations in amputee rehabilitation programs across Canada, as identified through an environmental scan [Hitzig et al. Pros Orth Int 2024].

2. Formulate priority areas for future research, advocacy, and program development within the Special Interest Group to advance amputee rehabilitation care in Canada.

3. Evaluate clinical case presentations in amputee rehabilitation to identify challenges affecting patient outcomes.
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