The purpose of this study is to create an adaptive clothing guide (FashionABLE) with an open-source library of clothing hacks and newly developed patterns of adaptive clothing that offers diverse, appropriate and fashion-forward clothing options that meet the functional and social needs of persons with spinal cord injury.
This purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a peer-led eHealth manual wheelchair (MWC) training program called TEAM Wheels among individuals transitioning to MWC use. The goals of the study are to measure the effect of TEAM Wheels on satisfaction with participation in important activities of life compared to current practice and to measure retention of participation benefits at 6-months post treatment.
The purpose of this study is to understand how to assess for shoulder and arm problems women may experience related to breast cancer and its treatment and to help women know when it may be appropriate to seek physiotherapy care.
The purpose of the study is to gather thoughts and feedback from nurses about mobilizing patients during the coronavirus pandemic. Information gathered will be used to improve patient mobilization practices in hospitals.
Eligible participants can take the survey online.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Self-Management for Amputee Rehabilitation using Technology (SMART) program in individuals with unilateral lower limb amputation (transtibial or transfemoral) due to diabetes or vascular disease aged 50 years and over. The SMART program consists of a set of six online modules and peer support.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive electrical spinal stimulation for restoration of upper extremity function.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a regular program of exercise, performed in a person's home or in fitness facility, can significantly reduce chronic pain in adults with spinal cord injury.
This project is investigating the immediate and long-term effects of non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TCSCS) on bladder, bowel, and sexual function in people with SCI.
This project aims to assess the efficacy of activity-based therapy in combination with non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to promote the recovery of motor function, bowel function, bladder function, sexual function and quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury.
The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences and impacts of social media support and in-person support on the well-being of family caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury.
The purpose of the study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a 4-week lower extremity telerehabilitation protocol with aims to improve lower extremity recovery amoung community-living stroke survivors.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in terms of mental health and tele-rehabilitation, and to obtain suggestions from the community for improving these services during periods that require physical distancing.
Many individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) have difficulty using their hands and arms. MyndMove is a non-invasive medical device that uses short, low energy electrical pulses with surface electrodes to cause muscle contractions to produce a full range of reaching and grasping movements, which the patient is unable to perform by him/herself.
By using MyndMove therapy to help the individual move their arms and hands as he/she attempts to carry out typical reaching and grasping movements, the individual improves their ability to perform these tasks voluntarily.
Health behaviors like physical activity and nutritious eating habits significantly reduce initial stroke risk and help prevent strokes from reoccurring. Yet, most individuals struggle to meet physical activity and nutrition recommendations. Health and health behaviors are typically linked in couples, and spouses occupy a unique position to facilitate each other’s physical activity and healthy nutrition, thereby reducing stroke risk for everyone involved.
The purpose of our study is to learn about and document the nature and amount of benefit that a caregiver provides to users of powered wheelchairs.
The investigators will conduct a proof-of-concept study to provide preliminary evidence of efficacy of physical exercise dose on ambulatory function in adults undergoing sub-acute stroke rehabilitation.
At the Falls Prevention Clinic, each subject receives a comprehensive assessment of his or her individual risk factors for falling in addition to a comprehensive medical examination. Recommendations and appropriate follow up tests and referrals are ordered for patients on an individual basis.
The ESCAPE-NA-1 study is designed to determine the safety and efficacy of the neuroprotectant, NA-1, in reducing global disability in subjects with major acute ischemic stroke (AIS) who are selected for endovascular revascularization.
To assess if thigh muscle activation is different in women with knee pain compared to those without knee pain
The purpose of this study isto increase physical activity, reduce sitting time, and increase strength and balance in middle-aged and older adults. The REACH program will help particpants change habits and embed light acitivites througout regular daily routines.
This study takes place twice a week over 8 weeks. Particpants will be asked to complete questionaires, physical performance measures and two to three interviews.