College of Rehab Sciences News Archive
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Researcher focuses on strength training for all youth
March 18, 2019 —
Joanne Parsons’ research is mostly focused on the use of strength and resistance training to prevent injury in young athletes. But she has recently been drawn to the use of this training for youth who aren’t athletes.
Robot Therapy: a furry friend for dementia patients
March 29, 2017 —
Clinical trials with dementia patients, for example, have found that PARO improved symptoms such as depression, anxiety and stress.
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Engaging in our Community: First year students learn about the neighbourhood and each other
September 22, 2016 —
For first-year students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, a steep learning curve is something that’s to be expected. The Engaging in our Community #RFHScollaborate event at Bannatyne campus held last week helped these students by supporting them to learn more about each other while also discovering more about their local neighbourhood
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Tiny Dancer: Former RWB member spins in new direction
September 19, 2016 —
After retiring in 2007 after 16 years with the RWB, CindyMarie Small found herself in the unique position of seeking out a new career path
WATCH: When does an athlete cross the line into cheating?
August 12, 2016 —
What's fair in competition and what's changed in catching doping?
WATCH: Technology, competition and the Olympics
August 8, 2016 —
Dean Kriellaars from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences on technology, physical literacy and competition.
CBC: As Canada’s Olympic medal wins have climbed, so have obesity rates
August 5, 2016 —
Dean Kriellaars, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, was interested in seeing whether there was any relationship between the Olympics and activity levels in the general population
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Manitoba tracks lead home
January 31, 2015 —
This week the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences celebrated a reunion of sorts as members of the Class of 1983 gathered to recognize the donation of a painting to the Bannatyne campus.