college of rehabilitation sciences News Archive
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Fresh air
July 26, 2019 —
Dr. Louise Chartrand is breathing new life into the field of respiratory therapy.
The Conversation: How anti-fat bias in health care endangers lives
May 10, 2019 —
'Poor quality clinical care due to anti-fat stigma occurs when doctors or nurses assume the stereotype holds true'
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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.
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Weight stigmatization by medical professionals is preventable, researcher says
February 21, 2019 —
Anti-fat stigmatization is a common problem in Canada’s health-care system, but one that is preventable, says Dr. Patty Thille.
The Conversation: Why you resolved to get thinner and fitter this year
January 7, 2019 —
The patterns of resolutions, considered collectively, reveal what many of us consider to be virtuous
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How does your engine run?
August 23, 2018 —
Innovative OT program adapts to newcomer needs
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Child Therapy Champion
August 13, 2018 —
“I’m inspired every day by the children and youth that I work with,” says physiotherapist.
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CoRS 2018 Master of Occupational Therapy Independent Study Symposium
June 8, 2018 —
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, will host its annual Master of Occupational Therapy Independent Study Symposium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 8:30AM - 4:00PM, at the University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus.
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Rolling towards accessibility
December 12, 2017 —
Occupational therapist Ed Giesbrecht focuses his research on people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids
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Students counting on U of M generosity for the holidays
December 5, 2017 —
It’s the season of giving, and Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students are working to make the holidays special for all through their generosity