We caught up with Dr. Jodi Edwards to learn her thoughts on how social factors affect women's stroke risk. See what she had to say and read more about her research: bit.ly/3U8ojOx.
#BeatStroke

New research led by Elise Wiley exploring association between gender and exercise self-efficacy after stroke. Now out in PLOS ONE

🎉🎉🎉 A huge day for the lab!
Introducing Dr Kevin Moncion who successful defended his PhD this morning!!! We couldn’t be more proud, and happy to have been part of your journey. Drop a little tappy tap ♥️ to share your congrats too!

Busting myths about Occupational Therapy. #FactfulFriday

#OSOT #OccuaptionalTherapy #OccupationalTherapists #OTMyths #OTFacts #OTAwareness #OTAdvocacy #OTEmpowerment

Congratulations to Dr. Ada Tang, 2024 Woman of Distinction Awards Winner! This award is presented by Green Benefits Group.

With a focus on equity, diversity, inclusion & environmental sustainability, Dr. Tang is a leader in neurological rehabilitation.

#WODHamiltonHalton

Really pleased to share our recent publication! We found that home-based exercise interventions improve muscle strength and aerobic fitness.

Importantly, therapeutic quality (dosing and adherence issues) may impact benefits!

Check it out! 👇

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Meet one of the 43 CIHR REDI awardees!

Victrine Tseung Victrine T is an emerging leader in heart and stroke-related rehabilitation therapy. Her research is giving patients back their quality of life.

cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53821.html

Please share with caregivers in your network. With the help of a highly experienced facilitator team, these weekly sessions enable caregivers to discuss the Caregiving Strategies content in a safe, virtual meeting space.

Flyer and registration: forms.office.com/r/GpzUW62eHp

⏰Trainees: last call to apply for a travel award to attend the IGH Summer Institute in Sex and Gender+ Science this June in Vancouver!

Don’t miss the deadline, this Friday, March 1!

ℹ️ bit.ly/4b9K0V1

What would happen if family caregivers were recognized, included as partners in care and supported to care and to maintain their own well-being from when that health event that triggers caregiving started? caregivercare.ca/advanced-cours…

🌟 Discussing the Occupational Therapy Compact, breaking down barriers and empowering #OT Ps to practice across state lines seamlessly. Let's support our OTPs as they continue to make a difference in countless lives! 💼💪 #OT Compact #EmpowerOTs #OccupationalTherapy #OT

'Quality academic research and innovation are crucial. It is equally important, though, to get ideas out into the world beyond academia. It could make a real difference in people’s lives.' shorturl.at/ORUV1

I couldn't agree more, & why we are excited to host ⬇️

Join us!

Exploring post-stroke fatigue from the perspective of stroke survivors: what strategies help? Timely 1st Pub Alex Delbridge @UON_HealthSciences w #SRRR3 Fatigue Task Force launch Prof Coralie English (she/her) 🌈 Avril Drummond💙 Lucette Lanyon Margy Galloway Julie Davey
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❤️ Did you know heart disease affects women differently?

Explore our resources in 🌟17 languages🌟 to understand symptoms, causes, and ways to reduce risks.

Download, share & help us raise awareness!
➡️ WearRedCanada.ca/multilingual-r…

#HerHeartMatters

ICYMI:  #STROKE A secondary analysis of the AcT trial by Diana Kim & nishita singh et al. found that there were no major differences in acute stroke workflow explained by biological sex. #GoRedforWomen #AHAJournals ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ST…

Occupational therapy practitioners thrive in diverse settings, from hospitals to schools, homes to workplaces. Their expertise spans across environments, ensuring individuals of all ages and abilities receive the support needed to live fulfilling lives. #OTinEverySetting #OTJR

The most comprehensive set of facilitation techniques is available free to view on the SessionLab library. There are 1,200 different techniques on there. You can sort/filter them by type (idea generation, issue analysis, issue resolution etc), by how many people & by duration. I…

Congratulations to Victrine T from the Brainheartnexus team on this prestigious award! UOHI Research Services MacStroke Canada 💫

Congrats to Dr. Victrine Tseung (Victrine T) on being named one of the recipients of Canada’s first Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Awards.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Victrine T to @mcmasteru School of Rehabilitation Science, funded by a CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award! Watch this space to learn more about her research