Physical activity is an essential first-line treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, only 13% of patients meet the activity recommendation of 150 minutes or more per week.

The purpose of this study is to assess clinicians' experiences and perceptions of prehabilitation education and determine necessary measures for improving educational programming based on the perspective of clinicians who are working with osteoarthritis hip or knee patients.

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent and costliest chronic health conditions affecting Canadians.  In the absence of a cure, identification of effective and inexpensive treatment strategies is paramount.  Shoe-worn insoles (orthotics) may play a role in this regard.  However, outcomes

The primary goal of this study is to address the low levels of strength training and physical activity reported in people with rheumatoid arthritis by developing strength training interventions and ways to tailor physical activity programs to the individual.

To determine if Far Cortical Locking screws increase fracture healing rates at 3 months in Closed Distal Femur Fractures in adults when compared to standard locking screw constructs.

Fracture healing at 3 months will be assessed via x-ray and clinical assessment of the fracture.

The purpose of this study is to better understand the expectations patients have of a total knee replacement, and to compare the outpatient rehabilitation system in Canada with the inpatient rehabilitation system in Germany for the purpose of cost analysis and rehabilitation outcomes of patients

The aim of this study is to investigate the experiences of informal family caregivers of patients with hip and knee replacement surgery during the pre- and post-operative period.  The purpose is to better understand caregivers' experiences and perception of gaps in the current resources, knowledg

Many individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) have difficulty using their hands and arms.

The overall purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of a cross-country non-inferiority randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing midline sparing decompression alone (MSDA) to usual care (decompression with fusion).

Losing the ability to walk can lead to fewer opportunities to socialize with friends and family, and participate in the community. When this happens, powered wheelchairs can provide access to homes and communities, contributing to health and well-being.