SymposiumPurpose
In appreciation for the opportunity to serve cardiac patients of Southwestern Ontario, the Ontario Aerobics Centre is proud to host the 25th Anniversary Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium.
The purpose of the symposium is to provide an environment to learn and share knowledge and experience relating to the broad-based practice of cardiac rehabilitation. It is open to all Cardiac Rehabilitation providers in Canada.
Twenty-five to thirty years ago cardiac rehabilitation related mostly to exercise. Today our field has expanded dramatically to include intervention and support in diet, nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management, vocational and psychosocial intervention, psychological considerations relating to certain personality types, and group support.
It is hoped that through this symposium the attendees will not only broaden their knowledge base, but also share experience, discuss new ideas, and engender a feeling of community among the cardiac rehabilitation practitioners.
The purpose of the symposium is to provide an environment to learn and share knowledge and experience relating to the broad-based practice of cardiac rehabilitation. It is open to all Cardiac Rehabilitation providers in Canada.
Twenty-five to thirty years ago cardiac rehabilitation related mostly to exercise. Today our field has expanded dramatically to include intervention and support in diet, nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management, vocational and psychosocial intervention, psychological considerations relating to certain personality types, and group support.
It is hoped that through this symposium the attendees will not only broaden their knowledge base, but also share experience, discuss new ideas, and engender a feeling of community among the cardiac rehabilitation practitioners.
SymposiumInvitation
Dear Colleague and Cardiac Rehabilitation Provider,
A 25th anniversary is certainly a special milestone and cause for celebration. As I reflect on my career, I don’t remember ever contemplating the possibility of working in one place and in one field of work for a quarter of a century. That time has however arrived for me. I greet it with both happiness as well as enthusiasm.
Happiness, as I recall the achievements, the overcoming of obstacles, the unforeseen expansion of the clinic, and the many great people I have had the opportunity of working with and on behalf of. I am grateful for the opportunity of working in a pioneering field and watching that field develop, expand, and demonstrate a true benefit to mankind.
Enthusiasm, as, among many projects, I contemplate hosting a symposium on Cardiac Rehabilitation. The idea of this symposium came to me as I started my 25th year in practice. I remembered, in 1975, as an intern, attending a symposium in Cardiac Rehabilitation, hosted by the world pioneer, Dr. Terence Kavanagh. This new field and the subsequent encouragement by Dr. Kavanagh to train under him as his clinical fellow captivated me. I changed my plans to pursue a residency in Cardiology, and gambled on a field of practice that was questioned with respect to its financial viability as well as its effectiveness and efficacy.
Now, so many years later, I am proud of our successes, yet humbled by our need for ongoing learning and scientific development. I am forever grateful to my teachers, Dr. Terence Kavanagh and Dr. Roy J. Shepherd, and to the many scientists and practitioners who shared their knowledge at the many scientific meetings and conferences that I was fortunate to attend.
It is with this sentiment that I cordially invite you to attend the Ontario Aerobics Centre 25th Anniversary Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium. I am grateful that some of the world masters, truly the top in their field, have consented to speak at the Symposium and share their knowledge. Although a relatively small venue, I am delighted to welcome you to our new facility. I encourage you to register early, as the seating is limited. Please join us for a memorable and informative day.
Yours sincerely,
John P. Schaman, M.D.
A 25th anniversary is certainly a special milestone and cause for celebration. As I reflect on my career, I don’t remember ever contemplating the possibility of working in one place and in one field of work for a quarter of a century. That time has however arrived for me. I greet it with both happiness as well as enthusiasm.
Happiness, as I recall the achievements, the overcoming of obstacles, the unforeseen expansion of the clinic, and the many great people I have had the opportunity of working with and on behalf of. I am grateful for the opportunity of working in a pioneering field and watching that field develop, expand, and demonstrate a true benefit to mankind.
Enthusiasm, as, among many projects, I contemplate hosting a symposium on Cardiac Rehabilitation. The idea of this symposium came to me as I started my 25th year in practice. I remembered, in 1975, as an intern, attending a symposium in Cardiac Rehabilitation, hosted by the world pioneer, Dr. Terence Kavanagh. This new field and the subsequent encouragement by Dr. Kavanagh to train under him as his clinical fellow captivated me. I changed my plans to pursue a residency in Cardiology, and gambled on a field of practice that was questioned with respect to its financial viability as well as its effectiveness and efficacy.
Now, so many years later, I am proud of our successes, yet humbled by our need for ongoing learning and scientific development. I am forever grateful to my teachers, Dr. Terence Kavanagh and Dr. Roy J. Shepherd, and to the many scientists and practitioners who shared their knowledge at the many scientific meetings and conferences that I was fortunate to attend.
It is with this sentiment that I cordially invite you to attend the Ontario Aerobics Centre 25th Anniversary Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium. I am grateful that some of the world masters, truly the top in their field, have consented to speak at the Symposium and share their knowledge. Although a relatively small venue, I am delighted to welcome you to our new facility. I encourage you to register early, as the seating is limited. Please join us for a memorable and informative day.
Yours sincerely,
John P. Schaman, M.D.
SymposiumFaculty
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Per-Olof Åstrand
Professor Emeritus Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Karolinska Institute Stockholm, Sweden John Crispo, B. Com., Ph.D. Founding Director, Centre for Industrial Relations First Dean, Faculty of Management University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario Bruce J. Holub, Ph.D. Professor Department of Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario Terence Kavanagh, M.D., FRCPC., FACC Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine Professor, Graduate Program in Exercise Science Faculty of Physical Education and Health University of Toronto Honorary Staff, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute |
Lars Österlund
Monark Exercise AB Vansbro, Sweden John P. Schaman, B.Sc.(Biochem), M.D. Medical Director Ontario Aerobics Centre, Breslau, Ontario Adjunct Professor Faculty of Applied Health Sciences University of Waterloo Michael T. Sharratt, Ph.D. Professor and Dean Faculty of Applied Health Sciences University of Waterloo Valerie Thomson, B.Sc.N., M.D. Medical Director Mood Disorders Clinic, Cambridge, Ontario Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Cambridge Memorial Hospital |
SymposiumProgram
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9:00 – 9:45 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Distance Based Technology
- Michael T. Sharratt 9:45 – 10:30 A Fish Tale for Heart Disease - Bruce J. Holub 10:30 – 11:00 Treadmill VS Bicycle Ergometer? - Lars Österlund 11:00 – 11:15 Break 11:15 – 12:00 Gender Differences in Respect to Cardiac Rehabilitation - Terence Kavanagh 12:00 – 12:45 Pearls and Pitfalls: A 25-Year Perspective in Cardiac Rehabilitation - John P. Schaman |
13:45 – 14:15 Medicare: Is Resuscitation in Order?
- Luncheon Speaker: John Crispo 14:15 – 15:30 Why Exercise? - Per-Olof Åstrand 15:30 – 16:00 Workshops: Choose one of: 1. Stress Management - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy -Valerie Thomson 2. Quantitation using the Bicycle Ergometer - Lars Österlund 3. Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Patient’s Perspective 16:00 – 16:30 Workshops: Choose one of: 1. Stress Management - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy -Valerie Thomson 2. Quantitation using the Bicycle Ergometer - Lars Österlund 3. Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Patient’s Perspective |
SymposiumCongratulations
Congratulations to Dr. John Schaman on the occasion of his 25th anniversary. His dedicated service has enriched the lives of many individuals over these years.
Ted McKechnie, president and C.O.O.
Wynne International Inc.
As a manufacturer of high quality exercise equipment for the cardiac rehabilitation marketplace, we at Monark appreciate the quality of work performed at the Ontario Aerobics Centre over the past 25 years. Congratulations on this milestone and best wishes for many years to come.
Andreas Hedbom
Monark Exercise AB
Ted McKechnie, president and C.O.O.
Wynne International Inc.
As a manufacturer of high quality exercise equipment for the cardiac rehabilitation marketplace, we at Monark appreciate the quality of work performed at the Ontario Aerobics Centre over the past 25 years. Congratulations on this milestone and best wishes for many years to come.
Andreas Hedbom
Monark Exercise AB
