The University of Alberta is home to North America’s only freestanding Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Learn more about admission to our world-class graduate and professional programs:
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists (or physiotherapists) keep people of all ages moving and active in their daily lives.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help people get back to meaningful everyday activities.
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Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists work with language, speech, voice, fluency, cognitive and other disorders.
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Rehabilitation Science
Rehabilitation scientists conduct research designed to help people engage fully in their lives.
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Rehabilitation Medicine News
Invention is designed to switch thoughts into action
Device would allow children with severe mobility issues to control toys or even powered wheelchairs with their minds.
Speech-language pathology grad helps francophone youth find their voice
November 18, 2021
Emilie Lefebvre’s career path has taken her back to her French-language roots, working in schools she once attended as a child.
Long COVID: ‘Is this going to be my new normal?’
October 29, 2021
U of A researchers are partnering to help improve life for Canadians dealing with lingering symptoms of COVID-19.
“It’s a magical feeling when you see someone else light up”
October 22, 2021
Clinician reflects on ISTAR’s impact
Rehab Impact
Rehab Impact is published annually by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and distributed worldwide to more than 8,000 alumni, universities, government bodies, organizations and friends of the faculty.