Hey There
ICEBAT Canada 2026
April 24-26, 2026
at the Delta Marriott Hotel
Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
The International Conference on Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy (ICEBAT) takes place around the world every two years. This past June, in Winchester, UK, 126 delegates came together to share groundbreaking research and clinical advances in aquatic therapy.
We’re thrilled to announce that Canada has been selected to host ICEBAT 2026!
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Aquatic Therapists from around the globe will present their research and clinical 'Take-Aways' and there will be a half-day of pool demos/practice.
Abstract submission will start in 2025.
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Canada welcomes all healthcare practitioners to this conference - Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistants, Kinesiologists - all those delivering this invaluable service to their community.
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An organizing committee has been struck but we are always looking to strengthen our numbers - "many hands make light work".
If interested or want more information, please email Alison at aquaticrehabpt@gmail.com
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Thank you for joining us at the Canadian Aquatic Therapy Zoom Day!
on October 17th, 2021!
We welcomed aquatic enthusiasts from Canada, USA and Isreal!
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Link to presentations below:
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Dual Task Training – Emily Dunlap, PT. Take full advantage of the aquatic environment using dual-task training techniques to achieve functional mobility. Emily will present the rationale, evidence and therapeutic use of dual-task training for patients with balance and cognitive challenges.
SCI and Aquatic Therapy – Alison Bonnyman, PT. Individuals with spinal cord injury present with unique challenges and can truly benefit from the aquatic environment. Alison will review the evidence, precautions, contraindications and aquatic therapy techniques that address abilities and functional goals for these individuals.
Finding Water – Connie Jasinskas, M.Sc., CEP. We need water for life, but also for aquatic therapy! Connie will lead a discussion about access to appropriate aquatic spaces. What are your issues? What solutions have you found? Are you building your own aquatic space? Share your ideas and questions.
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Thank you to all for donating to SCI Ontario.