Scientists in Sunnybrook’s St. John’s Rehab Program are advancing rehabilitation science by conducting person-centred, collaborative research that...
Rehab
How to choose your outpatient rehab provider after a motor vehicle collision
After an injury from a motor vehicle collision (MVC), participating in rehabilitation is an important part of your recovery. Be involved in choosing...
Recovering from Long COVID: How rehab is helping patients like George regain independence
After becoming ill with COVID in late 2020, George suffered from physical and cognitive symptoms of Long COVID, affecting his ability to work.
When COVID-19 lingers: symptoms and recovery tips for COVID long haulers
While most people who contract COVID-19 fully recover within a few months, there is a small percentage who continue to experience symptoms months...
The role of speech language pathology in COVID-19 recovery
Pictured: Zubeen Dharshi, speech-language pathologist People may not associate speech-language pathologists with COVID-19 recovery, but these health...
One man’s journey after a battle with ‘flesh-eating disease’
A harrowing experience with 'flesh-eating disease' nearly killed Mark Opauszky. The team at Sunnybrook, and Mark's positive mindset, helped him...
Julian says his stroke was a ‘wake-up call’
Before March 28, 2020, Julian Chen thought he was invincible. The 63-year-old considered himself a strong, do-it-yourselfer who worked hard for his...
How to share caregiving responsibilities with your sibling(s)
Taking care of an aging parent who’s still living at home can be both rewarding and exhausting. Add a chronic illness such as dementia or Alzheimer’s...
Improving life for seniors in community housing
Sunnybrook researchers are using 'implementation science' to support and improve the lives of seniors living in community housing
Two years after the Yonge Street Tragedy, Cathy is walking tall
Cathy Riddell, a former Paralympian and marathon runner, never thought that her biggest challenges would be getting out of a chair or putting on a...