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...
Rehab
How virtual care is used for physiotherapy
After having surgery for a knee fracture, Inna Kozachenko needed rehabilitation to rebuild her strength and flexibility to help her walk again. “I...
Recovering from COVID-19: ways to rebuild strength, and why rehab is essential
As growing numbers of people in our community become infected and recover from COVID-19, how do they rebuild their health?
Could 3D printing make prosthetics quicker and more comfortable for patients?
Researchers are testing whether 3D printing can make creating made-to-fit parts of prosthetic limbs faster and more comfortable for patients.
Are you coping with limb loss and have questions about how to access a prosthesis?
Giovanni Temansja is a funding advisor who helps patients at the Sunnybrook Centre for Independent Living (SCIL) to navigate and apply for funding...
Using 3D printers to help build prosthetic sockets
For amputees, sockets are a critical part of any prosthesis. See how our St. John's Rehab team is studying the use of 3D printing technology to help...
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
Where did my appetite go? Tips for older adults
Dietitian's tips to help older adults get more out of their meals
Going forward after limb loss
Are you working through having lost a limb? Learning more about what you might experience may offer support. Dr. Amanda Mayo is a physiatrist who...
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...