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Dementia missing incidents research could boost safety measures

  • Adrianna MacPherson - Folio
  • 08 January 2025
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Maxi-mum understanding of EDI, therapeutic relationships in physical therapy

  • 08 January 2025
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Rehabilitation medicine student researches new treatments for spinal cord injuries

  • Anna Schmidt - New Trail
  • 09 December 2024
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U of A researcher focuses on driving meaningful, large-scale change to help people reach their full potential

  • 03 December 2024
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U of A innovators recognized with ASTech Awards

  • Geoff McMaster - Folio
  • 02 December 2024
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Rehabilitation Medicine satellite program reopens at Augustana

  • Adrianna MacPherson - Folio
  • 28 November 2024
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Convocation Spotlight: Erin Tichenor

  • 26 November 2024
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Convocation Spotlight: Canyon Desjarlais

  • 25 November 2024
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Can you really collaborate with a robot? This PhD grad is working on it

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 22 November 2024
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U of A collaborates in new initiative that remotely connects rural seniors with medical specialists

  • Brett McKay - St. Albert Gazette
  • 25 October 2024
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OT Placement Student Spotlight: Roger Crowley

  • 24 October 2024
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OT Placement Student Spotlight: Maxine Oco

  • 22 October 2024
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OT Placement Student Spotlight: Tara Kapoor

  • 21 October 2024
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OT placement student spotlight: Emily Kabat

  • 18 October 2024
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For people with Parkinson’s, moving is a mental challenge as well as a physical one

  • Adrianna MacPherson - Folio
  • 16 October 2024
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OT placement student spotlight: Candace Robertson

  • 15 October 2024
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Ergonomics entrepreneur earns accolades

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 10 October 2024
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OT Placement Student Spotlight: Shaan Dhillon

  • 09 October 2024
Brendan Concannon, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine master student, demonstrates a virtual reality setup that simulates mock patient interviews that are normally played by an actor during the students' Objective Structured Clinical Exam at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, on Friday, June 14, 2019. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia

Opinion: Tech advances can help treat rural patients

  • Martin Ferguson-Pell | Edmonton Journal
  • 04 October 2024
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Driven to improve patient care through innovative dysphagia research

  • 24 September 2024
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New Instructor Welcome: Shanda Duggleby-Wenzel

  • 23 September 2024
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Research finds early indicators of heart problems in children with cerebral palsy

  • WCHRI story
  • 19 September 2024
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Holly Lomheim retires after 30 years of dedication to people who stutter

  • 17 September 2024
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New Instructor Welcome: Chris Zarski

  • 12 September 2024
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New Instructor Welcome: Teddie Buchner

  • 10 September 2024
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Student-turned-teacher looks forward to collaborations, teaching and learning opportunities ahead

  • 26 August 2024
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Department of Physical Therapy student-turned-professor shares memories of time with the program

  • 23 August 2024
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Matthew Goertzen: physio to the stars

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 20 August 2024
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Physical therapy alumna Erin McCabe returns to the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine as assistant professor on September 1

  • 19 August 2024
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New Black Students’ Association formed in Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 29 July 2024
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Sitting less, moving more helps stroke patients recover mobility

  • Oumar Salifou - FOLIO
  • 24 July 2024
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Why being bilingual could help keep your mind sharp as you age

  • Oumar Salifou - FOLIO
  • 22 July 2024
Rehabilitation Medicine Impact Report 2024

Rehab Impact 2024

  • 10 July 2024
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HiMARC researcher advocates to increase compensation for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars

  • 09 July 2024
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Six things to know about primary progressive aphasia

  • Helen Metella - FOLIO
  • 26 June 2024
Connor Young

Convocation Spotlight: Connor Young

  • 10 June 2024
Jenni Mason

Convocation Spotlight: Jenni Mason

  • 05 June 2024
Sami Al Sufi Mohammed

From lecture halls to lab coats

  • 03 June 2024
U of A researchers will use artificial intelligence to read brain images of suspected stroke patients, creating a blood flow map and highlighting blocked arteries to allow quicker diagnosis and treatment. (Photo: Getty Images)

AI project aims to diagnose stroke more accurately so patients can get faster treatment

  • Folio - Gillian Rutherford
  • 29 May 2024
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2024 Teaching Awards

  • 24 May 2024
Tammy Hopper

Celebrating faculty growth, innovation and partnerships

  • 23 May 2024
Anushka Sharma

Speech-language pathology student inspired by ISTAR experience

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 20 May 2024
Chloe Korade

Chloe Korade's unique journey in speech-language pathology

  • Jon Pullin
  • 16 May 2024
Brett Nisbet

From video game designer to speech-language pathology student

  • Jon Pullin
  • 14 May 2024
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“Physiotherapy aligns perfectly with my aspiration”

  • 08 May 2024
Robi Lawal

SLP student sees bright future advocating for underrepresented patient groups

  • 07 May 2024
Awatef (Tiff) Kabbara

Speech-language pathology student highlight: Awatef (Tiff) Kabbara

  • Danica Erickson
  • 02 May 2024
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Second-year MSc student in physical therapy has a plan to make physical therapy more accessible

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 01 May 2024
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Saxion and Waterloo visit U of A’s rehabilitation medicine

  • 18 April 2024
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U of A students’ campaign to address loneliness and social isolation

  • Cindy Tran - Edmonton Journal
  • 03 April 2024
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U of A researcher finds meaning helping people hear

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 03 April 2024
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Le certificat francophone en orthophonie signifie un soutien accru au développement pour les enfants de la Francophonie

  • Danica Erickson
  • 28 March 2024
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A joint speech-language certificate means more development support for Francophonie children

  • Danica Erickson
  • 28 March 2024
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MSc student’s curiosity about language learning started in childhood

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 13 March 2024
Karim Fouad

Rehabilitation expert leading research into spinal cord injuries

  • Jon Pullin
  • 13 March 2024
Dr. Lauren Beaupre

Researcher aims to improve patient outcomes through new treatments and improved delivery

  • 12 March 2024
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ISTAR helps nine-year-old find his voice

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 06 March 2024
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A passionate advocate for people with disabilities

  • 04 March 2024
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Hope in Motion

  • Anna Schmidt - New Trail
  • 15 February 2024
Victor Ezeugwu

Innovator Spotlight: Victor Ezeugwu

  • The Quad
  • 08 February 2024
Adriana Rios Rincon

U of A researcher believes people of all abilities deserve to enjoy play

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 07 February 2024
Student volunteer Delton Owens (left) assists an Indigenous Wellness Clinic client with weight training at the Saville Community Sports Centre. (Photo: Jennifer Fitzgerald)

Wellness program fosters fitness and learning for Indigenous clients and student volunteers

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald - FOLIO
  • 02 February 2024
Meghan Ray Peters

Innovator Spotlight: Meaghan Ray Peters

  • Jeremy Cherlet
  • 18 January 2024
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Rhodes Scholar writes a children’s book inspired by her ISTAR experience

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 12 January 2024
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New Trail: Can We Talk?

  • Jenna C. Hoff, ’02 BSc Physical Therapy)
  • 10 January 2024
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Breaking the curve: A call for comprehensive scoliosis awareness and care

  • The Conversation
  • 10 January 2024
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U of A expert working to determine how many Canadian seniors go missing due to dementia:

  • Morgan Lowrie - The Canadian Press - CTV
  • 18 December 2023
U of A robot helps rural patients rehab shoulder

U of A robot helps rural patients rehab shoulder

  • Edmonton's Miriam Valdes-Carletti
  • 15 December 2023
Students Mahtab (standing) and Javad (seated) practise a telerehabilitation procedure using markerless motion capture to measure a patient’s shoulder range of motion. (Photo: Supplied)

Remote rehabilitation program gives rural patients an arm up on shoulder injuries

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald - FOLIO
  • 13 December 2023
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The first cohort of new program for business leadership in occupational therapy share their experience

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald
  • 11 December 2023
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Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine 2023 year-end story round-up

  • 05 December 2023
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Speaking through art: PhD grad finds new ways for concussion patients to express themselves

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald - FOLIO
  • 22 November 2023
Youran Lin

Convocation spotlight: Youran Lin MSc/PhD Speech-Language Pathology

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 21 November 2023
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HiMARC graduate researchers share their experiences supporting readiness, resilience and growth

  • As jointly told by graduate students Rashell Wozniak and Myrah Malik
  • 09 November 2023
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Top 40 Under 40 2023 Paige Reeves

  • EDIFY - ELIZA BARLOW
  • 31 October 2023
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Opinion: To create a truly accessible society, we need to change attitudes

  • Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell
  • 25 October 2023
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Overcoming stuttering to command the stage

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald
  • 20 October 2023
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A new non-profit in Edmonton is hoping water rehab will help strengthen people with physical impairments because of brain tumours.

  • Sarah Ryan - Global News
  • 10 October 2023
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U of A and Treaty 8 First Nations offer rehab medicine program for Indigenous students

  • Emily Mertz - Global News
  • 28 September 2023
Signing of Treaty 8 and University of Alberta Agreement for education

Memorandum signed between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students

  • Daniel Barker-Tremblay | cfweradio
  • 28 September 2023
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Historic agreement between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students

  • FOLIO - Ross Neitz
  • 28 September 2023
Ken M’Pindou

Hard work, perseverance bring great rewards in speech and in sport, says ISTAR client Ken M’Pindou

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 15 September 2023
Kathryn Lambert

Rehabilitation graduate student Kathryn Lambert receives Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship

  • 12 September 2023
Esther Kim

Esther Kim believes instilling confidence is a key factor in helping people with communication disorders

  • 08 September 2023
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Sarah Joly inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame

  • University of Alberta Alumni Association
  • 07 September 2023
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Dianna MacDonald receives an Alumni Honour Award

  • University of Alberta Alumni Association
  • 07 September 2023
Tanya Dash

New assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders looks forward to helping shape the next generation of speech-language pathologists

  • 22 August 2023
Naomi Dolgoy

Naomi Dolgoy to join Rehabilitation Medicine as assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy in April 2024

  • 14 August 2023
Antonio Miguel-Cruz

Antonio Miguel-Cruz brings expertise in nuclear, biomedical and rehabilitation engineering to his new role in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

  • 25 July 2023
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A simple intervention could help promote understanding of autistic children

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 24 July 2023
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Rural long-COVID patients to be monitored remotely during ProMote system trial

  • Jon Pullin
  • 20 July 2023
Pamela Filiatrault-Veilleux

Researcher/speech-language pathologist brings a desire to improve services for young children with language-comprehension difficulties to her new role at U of A

  • 13 July 2023
Rehab Impact 2023

Rehab Impact 2023

  • 11 July 2023
Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell

Researcher who designed and developed the U of A Rehabilitation Robotics Lab uses cutting-edge technology to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities

  • 10 July 2023
Calgary Cohort 10 Year celebration

Rehabilitation Medicine's Calgary satellite campus celebrates 10 years

  • 28 June 2023
Mary Roduta Roberts

Combining educational psychology and occupational therapy leads to a career in improving research and practice in health-professions education and educational measurement

  • 15 June 2023
Catherine McLellan

Physical therapy grad beginning a new career after 21 years in Canadian Armed Forces

  • Jon Pullin
  • 08 June 2023
Caroline Lougheed

Convocation Spotlight: Caroline Lougheed

  • Kyle Ireland
  • 06 June 2023
Tammy Hopper

A year of growth and change

  • 01 May 2023
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U of A to offer high-demand health-care programs in rural Alberta

  • Madisen Gee
  • 19 April 2023

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