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First-of-its-kind study finds prehabilitation for living liver donors can improve recovery after surgery

HN Summary • A UHN feasibility study (PROPELLER) found that prehabilitation (prehab)—exercise, nutrition, and mental health support before surgery—can safely improve recovery for living liver donors.  • Donors who participated felt better prepared and recovered faster, addressing both physical and psychological challenges commonly experienced after donation.  •...
Rehabilitation

Rebuilding a life after brain injury: The impact of personalized care

HN Summary • After a life-threatening traumatic brain injury, Benjamin Finlan spent four years at St. Michael’s Hospital undergoing complex surgeries and intensive rehabilitation.  • His recovery was driven by highly personalized, team-based care — involving multiple specialties and strong support from his caregiver — focused...

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Rehabilitation

Motion Analysis Centre helps kids move in the most efficient way

HN Summary • Cutting-Edge Care: Opened in January 2024 at Holland Bloorview, the Motion Analysis...
Rehabilitation

From trauma to triumph at St. John’s Rehab

After waking up from an induced coma, Johnathan Laporte was met with a life-altering...
Technology and Innovation

Reshaping robotic rehabilitation

For individuals recovering from a stroke or spinal cord injury, restoring hand and arm...
Technology and Innovation

Changing the future of rehabilitation

Aisha Raji overcame a lot in her first few weeks in Canada, from adjusting...
Rehabilitation

How Toronto Rehab continues to enhance Telerehabilitation at UHN and beyond  

A team of researchers and clinicians at Toronto Rehab has launched the second edition...
Rehabilitation

Physical rehabilitation seeks solutions in virtual reality

By Ben Maycock When IWK Health’s Dr. Jordan Sheriko was looking for a safe and...
eHealth

Telerehabilitation is here to stay – are you optimizing your delivery?

Virtual care may have flourished from necessity, but its potential to deliver quality rehabilitation...
Patient Care

A one-two punch in rehabilitation success

By Fred DeVries You might do a double-take when you see Diane Jamieson, 78, donning...
Patient Care

Creating “one door” access to development and rehabilitation

By Dave Scharf Ottawa’s pediatric health and research centre, including a pediatric teaching hospital —...
Cardiology

Minding your heart: Cardiac rehabilitation

At St. Joseph’s Health Care London, the heart-brain connection is top of mind in...
Patient Care

Stroke rehabilitation orientation program: Turning an inspirational idea into reality

By Lila Zitouni and Debbie Gravelle Patients are admitted to the Bruyère Continuing Care (Bruyère)...
Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation technology helping patients

By Shelly Willsey When Hussain Alhussainy puts on a high-tech exoskeleton during therapy, he feels...
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Neurology

New research links brain region to linguistic ability

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eHealth

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eHealth

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Diseases

People living with Parkinson’s face long wait times, inconsistent care across Canada

Parkinson Canada launches Limitless Parkinson’s Care campaign for this Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Accessing Parkinson’s care...