rehabilitation sciences News Archive

March 30, 2020 — 
Increased collaboration among health-care researchers, policymakers, clinicians and patients in the community will help build a health-care system that meets the needs of all people, organizers of a new province-wide initiative said.

February 10, 2020 — 
A new collaboration between the University of Manitoba and SDM University in Dharwad, India is using computer games to enhance rehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and acquired brain injuries in both Canada and India

January 13, 2020 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ College of Rehabilitation Sciences will hold its annual Open House on Jan. 19, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Brodie Centre Atrium, 727 McDermot Ave., Bannatyne campus, University of Manitoba.

December 5, 2019 — 
A new partnership between the University of Manitoba and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) looks to advance both institutions in the areas of rehabilitation sciences research and digital health.

November 13, 2019 — 
For single mother Kimberly Moors, graduating with a master’s degree means more than embarking on her new career – it also gives her a chance to give back to her community and honour her Indigenous roots.

October 30, 2019 — 
“Did you know you have the inability to dream when you’re busy surviving?” This question was posed by stroke survivor Dave Dowd as he spoke to faculty of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and community members at the launch of DesignAbility West, a new program from the college and March of Dimes Canada (MODC).

October 23, 2019 — 
A year ago, staff at the International College of Manitoba (ICM) weren’t sure of the role of an occupational therapist. But, that changed after meeting with the occupational therapy (OT) department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and exploring an opportunity to have two students brought on board for a role-emerging work placement.

August 30, 2019 — 
Grade 11 student Carmello Swan has been interested in a health-related career for over a year, a passion that was further confirmed after a visit to the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences this summer. On Aug. 15, the Windsor Park Collegiate student was one of three Winnipeg-based Inuit teens who visited Bannatyne Campus as part of Manitoba Inuit Association’s (MIA) Inuit Education Connections Program.

August 20, 2019 — 
A new study at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences will represent Canada in an international database that aims to help physical therapists detect abnormalities in neck movement in order to better understand causes of neck pain

July 17, 2019 — 
Two engineering students from northeastern France are working at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences this summer on an innovative research program that aims to benefit the safety of patients with dementia