After an injury from a motor vehicle collision (MVC), participating in rehabilitation is an important part of your recovery. Be involved in choosing...
Physiotherapy
Health tips and stories, featuring Sunnybrook’s physiotherapy team
Physiotherapist reflects on first year of Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic
When the Jennifer Tory Trauma Recovery Clinic opened at Sunnybrook in April 2021, physiotherapist Carly Orava was one of the first people to join the...
Inside the COVID-19 unit: Helping patients regain their strength through physiotherapy
Because of his specific skill set and experience working with cardiac surgery patients in the ICU, Sunnybrook physiotherapist Hammad Aqeel...
Months after a motorcycle crash, Andrew reflects on his healing journey and living with limb loss
"Healing is a community exercise, whether your community is one, or three, or a whole town," says Andrew
Orthopaedic rehab technique is improving quality of life for burn patients
Myofascial release technique is typically used in orthopaedic rehabilitation, but physiotherapists at Sunnybrook's St. John's Rehab are also using it...
Helping recovering stroke patients make gains in mobility
The program allows patients to participate in 90-minute individualized, goal-oriented, task-specific exercises in a group environment.
CO-OP approach puts stroke patients in the driver’s seat
Since CO-OP was introduced at St. John's Rehab, patients are much more engaged in therapy.
Exercising together: the benefits of group physiotherapy
Weighing the pros and cons of group physiotherapy vs. one-on-one physiotherapy, after knee replacement surgery? Read on.
Best and worst exercises for arthritis and joint pain
With age, joints are strained more easily, but certain types of physical activity are an important way to decrease your pain and improve independence.
Getting active: fitness tips for beginners
These fitness tips for beginners will help you stay on track and become successful in reaching and maintaining your exercise goals.