Rehab Stories

Annual Newsweek magazine ranking of the best hospitals in 30 countries sees UHN's Toronto General Hospital maintain its spot for a second straight year.

Knee pain nearly tore Candice's life apart. UHN’s Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre helped her put it back together.

To mark the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, stories of two of the many women at UHN driving innovation and shaping the future of health care.

UHN's KITE Research Institute joins the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition to help play a pivotal role in improving the design of accessible housing.

Toronto Rehab's Clinical Director of the Brain, Spine and Cardiac Rehab programs reflects on a career serving in various leadership roles across the organization.

News and notes from across UHN. This month, West Park Gallery opens and KITE Research Institute adds a pair of key roles.

Dr. Andrea Furlan, a Senior Scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute, has created a wildly successful YouTube channel devoted to helping people with chronic pain.

Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre at UHN's KITE Research Institute offers placement program for fourth-year students.

Sports enthusiast credits his recovery to acute and rehabilitation stroke teams at Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehab.

How one scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute is changing the way robots think. Literally.

Through the Creators Circle, health care entrepreneurs and creative professionals will come together to bring game-changing ideas to market.

Dr. Pia Kontos, a Senior Scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute, and her team use art to change perceptions about people living with dementia.

UHN News highlights achievements and awards given to TeamUHN members across all professions. Send your award notifications to uhn.news@uhn.ca. 

New study from UHN's KITE Research Institute uncovers racial biases in research guiding rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury.

Dr. Lora Appel's research explores how virtual reality can improve the lives of people living with dementia, epilepsy and visual impairments.

UHN commercial airs; UHN-U Waterloo sign MOU; making music again at Toronto Rehab; research symposium at the Princess Margaret; and Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer.

A growing national consortium spearheaded by Dr. Cathy Craven of UHN seeks to improve care for people living with spinal cord injury.

Lynda Friendly's experience at Toronto Rehab fuels desire to support rehabilitation care and research.

This month, TeamUHN strikes gold in Paris, Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer, Olympic-style fun at Toronto Rehab and ministerial visit to West Park Healthcare Centre.

Dr. César Marquez-Chin, a scientist at UHN’s KITE Research Institute, is creating the futuristic technology he saw in movies as a child.

Senior Scientist at UHN’s KITE Research Institute working to incorporate traditions from marginalized communities into seniors’ dance program.

Researchers at UHN’s KITE Research Institute are exploring the link between concussion symptoms and visual stimulation.

UHN study following 1,000 people with heart disease to see how the Apple Watch could help clinicians support patients on their cardiac rehabilitation journey.

Paul Asselin, a social worker since 1992 on 9 South, the Brain and Stroke inpatient unit at Toronto Rehab, will “miss the musical friends, patients, colleagues.”

Deep learning models developed by scientists at UHN's KITE Research Institute offer new hope for predicting epileptic seizures.

Sports enthusiast credits his recovery to acute and rehabilitation stroke teams at Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehab.

UHN researchers leverage deep learning to enhance nerve signalling interpretation and neurostimulation.

The LIFEspan clinic, a collaboration of UHN and Holland Bloorview, helps young adults with neurological and physical challenges transition into adulthood.

Public invited to tour state-of-the art, subterranean research space at Toronto Rehab, University Centre, known as Challenging Environment Assessment Laboratory.

UHN researchers investigate a more accessible rehabilitation system for spinal cord injury patients.

PerceptionLab at UHN’s KITE Research Institute is driving critical research in motion sickness and virtual reality.

UHN researchers explore sex-related differences in post-stroke depressive symptoms.

UHN researchers find diabetes training programs improve health equity in vulnerable communities. 

Ontario Ministry of Health approves voluntary integration of the two organizations, effective April 1, 2024.

Prof. Catriona Steele of UHN’s KITE Research Institute is helping put the pleasure back in eating for patients with dysphagia.

New study from UHN’s KITE Research Institute focuses on sex-related differences between men and women who participate in oculomotor rehabilitation.

Groundbreaking collaboration between UHN and University of Toronto aims to accelerate the transition of cutting-edge technology research into practical applications.

Toronto Rehab's Women with Heart program helps break down barriers to cardiac rehab.

Manny Carolo at Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre, mentors for Project SEARCH, a transition to employment program for youth with intellectual disability and/or autism.

Scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute address gaps in cardiac rehabilitation educational resources for women.

Power Play Pitch Competition offers monetary prizes and the opportunity to help accelerate development and commercial success of concepts, prototypes, innovations.

New facility at UHN's KITE Research Institute will provide a range of stakeholders with the opportunity to learn about the slip resistance of flooring materials.

Findings published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine should help cardiologists worldwide update heart failure treatment guidelines.

Transportation team members, better known as porters, are a vital part of a patient’s care experience, providing a safe journey to various areas across UHN.

Marney Bowser is retiring from Toronto Rehab's Bickle Centre after more than 45 years in health care. But her impact on complex continuing care will live on.

Study from UHN's KITE Research Institute shows how moving homes negatively affects health outcomes after a heart attack.

Dr. Andrea Furlan leads program providing health professionals with a sustainable solution to chronic pain treatment.

The new Future Cares Initiative through Toronto Rehab offers support and guidance as clients and caregivers age.

Toronto Rehab teams set example of how staff, patients and families can learn about prevention and treatment, and how to maintain skin health.

A Toronto Rehab-Sinai Health collaboration has cut wait times in half by providing a centralized service to connect geriatric patients to specialized programming.

Partnership between Toronto Rehab and the Toronto Western Family Health Team enhances access to essential care.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Clinic at Toronto Rehab, Bickle Centre provides patients with assistive technology solutions to communication barriers.

Collaboration between Baycrest's Virtual Behavioural Medicine program and Toronto Rehab team uses virtual visits to offer patients psychiatric support in place.

Study from UHN's KITE Research Institute explains why some hospital stays are longer post-injury, regardless of medical factors.

Outcomes of one-year projects by groups at UHN's KITE Research Institute and Toronto Rehab could be incorporated into clinical care.

Toronto Rehab works to provide cognitive resources to women stroke survivors, who are more at risk of facing post-stroke depression and anxiety.

Dr. Darlene Reid at UHN's KITE Research Institute is helping patients with chronic respiratory conditions reimagine their lives with small improvements.

A paired-placement approach within Toronto Rehab's Brain Rehab Program benefits learners, clinical educators and patients alike.

Dr. Zariffa pledges to focus on community, collaboration and assessing success as he steps into his new role.

Specialized Dementia Unit at Toronto Rehab, University Centre, is helping patients navigate their space with greater ease.

Tenure as KITE's Associate Director, Scientific, ends on June 30.

Toronto Rehab's SCI Rehab Program launches website offering health information to patients, family members and health care providers.

UHN researchers find connection between brain and arm muscles predicts recovery after a spinal cord injury.

A study from UHN's KITE Research Institute is examining whether mixed reality technology can help individuals with dementia.

Dr. Andrea Furlan's new book, 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain, offers the same information she gives her own patients at Toronto Rehab.

Garry Herridge, a celebrated Canadian artist and former Toronto Rehab inpatient, says goodbye after nearly two decades of volunteering at UHN.

How Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) training is helping staff on Toronto Rehab's Specialized Dementia Unit effectively meet patient needs.

Study from UHN's KITE Research Institute finds two new video-based methods effectively detect risky behaviours in those with dementia.

Study from UHN's KITE Research Institute shows videos captured by patients at home can help track recovery from spinal cord injuries.

KITE PowerPlay Pitch Competition is the signature event at this year's International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation (ICAIR), happening in May.

Study from UHN’s KITE Research Institute reveals two-phase brain response after moderate to severe injury: recovery, then decline.

After 46 years of working side-by-side, Gloria Valderrama and Jennifer Lavia set a matching retirement date.

Walter Schroeder sold a successful business to become a full-time philanthropist. He chose to donate $20 million to UHN's KITE Research Institute and Toronto Rehab.

Experts at Toronto Rehab argue risking a fall can sometimes be a good thing. Known as therapeutic falls, it's optimizing rehab for some patients.

Dr. Alex Mihailidis, a scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute, experienced the rehab system after a spinal cord injury. The ordeal altered how his team works.

Two scientists at UHN's KITE Research Institute are devoted to finding solutions that improve sleep health for all.

How Dr. Geoff Fernie, longtime head of what is now UHN's KITE Research Institute, helped turn a small rehabilitation institute into a world-leading research centre.

"Stepping Stones" is a course that helps educators advance their skillset and develop interdisciplinary knowledge of health professions across UHN

To mark Occupational Therapy Awareness Month, UHN News shows how OTs at Toronto Rehab helped one patient reach his personal goal to get back to the kitchen.

Toolkit's timely release helped long-term care homes safely and effectively isolate people living with dementia.

Dr. Alex Mihailidis, a scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute, experienced the rehab system after a spinal cord injury. The ordeal altered how his team works.

Annual Rehabilitation Day recognizes importance of work done by healthcare professionals in the field across UHN – and beyond.

The CEOs of UHN's two foundations reflect on supporting the urgent needs of TeamUHN in the face of unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic.

News and notes across UHN. This month, celebrating Environmental Services Week, new communications tool for TGH ICUs, KITE Early Career Peer Mentorship Program.

A self-sustaining enterprise at UHN's KITE Research Institute that’s both a research and a clinical environment, and offers rehabilitation services to the public.

New technology on Toronto Rehab's Specialized Dementia Unit is helping nurses better monitor patients and offer more individualized care.

Dr. Cesar Marquez-Chin, a scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute, explores remarkable technology to help rehab patients.

Recent study by Drs. Behrang Keshavarz and Babak Taati at the KITE Research Institute uses machine learning to spot VR motion sickness.

Canadian-first for neuromodulation patients, inspirational memoir by retired UHN physiotherapist and research shows unequal impact of COVID-19 on minority groups.

Study from UHN's KITE Research Institute reveals impact of traumatic brain injury on the gender roles of patients and caregivers.

This immersive learning experience uses cinematic display of audio and visual assets to educate audiences about the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Dr. Mark Bayley of Toronto Rehab and KITE created a tele-rehab program within weeks of the pandemic starting. Now he's helping other institutions do the same.

Toronto Rehab part of group with a shared mission to provide optimal, equitable care for all individuals living with SCI, regardless of where they are in Ontario.

This month, partnership on cancer care and research, from garden to table at Bickle Centre, new host for the Living Transplant podcast and inside KITE's Innovation Gallery.

To mark his career milestone, the Operations Manager, UHN-TR Lead for FM-PRO shares stories, highlights and words of wisdom from across the years.

Pilot in Spinal Cord Rehab Program at Lyndhurst Centre offers space for peer support and more diverse access to mental health services.

Dr. Milos R. Popovic, Director of UHN's KITE Research Institute, is developing incredible new technology to treat symptoms of depression.

A game-changing research project from the KITE Research Institute at UHN hopes to make Canada's national parks easier to navigate for people with disabilities.

Revolutionary MyndMove device helping restore upper body function for stroke and spinal cord patients.

Integrating research and care continues to be a commitment for Toronto Rehab, which is launching its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. Learn more about the priorities.

Scientist at the KITE Research Institute at UHN leads his team on a quest to understand and minimize motion sickness.

UHN researchers determine whether sense of smell can predict concussion severity and recovery.

Focus on innovation and collaboration is helping a new crop of researchers develop cutting-edge strategies that will lead to patients living more fulsome lives.

New technologies at UHN are changing the way neurosurgeons work and epilepsy patients live.

A commonly overlooked theme, it has found its rightful place within rehabilitation thanks to the efforts of an award-winning team.

New brain-computer system from researchers at UHN's KITE Research Institute instantly responds to patient intent and assists in rehabilitation.

Supported with the physical and psychosocial tools they need to live and thrive with heart disease.

Training to administer blood transfusions directly on 8 South makes process more efficient, giving patients more time to focus on their rehab goals.

Staff at Toronto Rehab's Bickle Centre reinvented care to support their first post-ICU long-stay, COVID-recovered patient.

Study from KITE Research Institute at UHN provides a more accurate picture of adverse events in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

When Dr. Andrea Furlan launched her videos two years ago to help her patients, little did she know she could reach people worldwide.

Heat can have us running inside for air conditioning, but there are benefits to working out on a summer's day. Here are some tips to do it safely.

UHN's Dr. Eugene Chang is blazing a path in the field of cancer rehab following his own battle with the disease.

Toronto Rehab-Holland Bloorview program helping children with disabilities transition to adult rehab while supporting them in journey to living independently.

Many patients who arrive at Toronto Rehab have struggled with opioids for years. Fortunately, they leave with pain management strategies and new lease on life.

A concussion calculator, developed by a team at The Kite Research Institute at UHN, predicts recovery time, risk of long-term symptoms.

Researchers at KITE are developing cutting edge technology designed to help aging Canadians live in their homes as long as they want.

Exercise by colleagues on Toronto Rehab's Specialized Dementia Unit built confidence and emphasized teamwork.

How one spinal-cord-injured patient partnered with his Toronto Rehab team to realize his goal of playing guitar again.

Toronto Rehab's virtual care toolkit is available to centres worldwide and takes us one step closer to equitable, optimal care.

Many heart patients have trouble committing to cardiac rehab programs. Here's what Toronto Rehab is doing to help people get the post-surgery help they need.

Two Toronto Rehab physicians are part of a team designing medical-grade masks that would be accessible to everyone.

A team of specialists at Toronto Rehab is innovating around the care of COVID-19-recovered patients who just can't shake their symptoms.

New documentary film demonstrates the power of musical engagement for people living with dementia.

How the misunderstood speciality of physiatryis guiding the care of UHN's most medically complex patients.

With one in two Canadians being diagnosed with cancer, Dr. David Langelier is on a mission to ensure that targeted rehab is embedded in their care.

How one team at UHN's Toronto Rehab – Lyndhurst Centre got creativeto solve a patient's practical problem.

Exploring the safe use of automated vehicle technologies for people with dementia – an alternative to taking their licence away.

Toronto's first Project SEARCH graduates will now put to work skills developed through classroom and employment experience at Toronto Rehab and Holland Bloorview.

Unprecedented initiative a key step in ensuring a healthy supply of the respirators in case of second wave of COVID-19 wave or any emergency scenario.

A virtual visit with Team "I Will" inspires optimism in spinal cord injured patients

To mark National Physiotherapy Month, one patient at Toronto General Hospital recounts how physiotherapists helped him battle back from COVID-19.

Generosity of UHN's three foundations and work of Patient Experience and UHN Digital allows patients to virtually connect with loved ones despite no-visitor policy.

International research shows for the first time that interferon- α2b improves virus clearance and decreases levels of inflammatory markers.

Antibody-based therapeutics company Northern Biologics, has been acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim, the world’s largest private pharmaceutical company.

Oversaw Toronto General Hospital operating rooms and ensured nurses were valued, communications were respectful, surgeons were kept in line.

Technology optimizes COVID-19 care and keeps staff safe on Toronto Rehab's Specialized Dementia Unit.

Diagnosed with COVID-19, longtime SickKids nurse spends nearly a week in Toronto Western Hospital and emerges thankful, proud of “caring and compassion.”

UHN study – called RESPECT for short – will support the testing of healthcare workers for coronavirus.

Students in the final year of Michener's Respiratory Therapy Program finished five weeks early so they could join the frontlines and care for patients with COVID-19.

UHN News round-up also includes MSICU food bank fundraiser, Krembil PhD students Stitch4Corona, girl, 7, makes “HERO” bracelets and latest heartfelt salute.

From food, to a hotel room, to a rental car, local companies rally together to support UHN's frontline workers.

UHN Emergency physician Dr. Dawn Lim uses off days and downtime to capture the hospital's battle against COVID-19.

Dr. George Oreopoulos, a vascular surgeon at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, presents gift on behalf of Humane Medicine, the charity started by his late father.

A team led by the Michener Institute created an online education package to ensure redeployed healthcare workers can safely care for COVID-19 patients.

The shared Sinai-UHN Microbiology Lab becomes the first Ontario hospital lab to go live with testing and continues to evolve to meet demand.

Taking care of the most seriously ill COVID-19 patients, staff in UHN critical care units combat fear and uncertainty with ingenuity and teamwork.

Virtual dance classes, “mask relaxers,” ventillator wrangling and heartfelt salutes all part of UHN life in these pandemic times.

UHN’s Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Dr. Susan Abbey, shares ideas to help get us through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nurses, physicians, support staff and members of the UHN leadership team volunteer at two downtown long-term care facilities hit hard by COVID-19.

UHN Emergency Department physician and colleagues collecting old phones to give to patients in need during COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. David Carr holds Zoom Q and A with NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash to explain to younger audience how everyone can be a hero by staying home.

Shipment of N95 masks secured by Dr. Gang Zheng of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre one of numerous donations to help frontline healthcare workers fight COVID-19.

Cross-site support, cooperation between General Internal Medicine units helping ease fears as they ready for expected surge.

Virtual care visits have increased dramatically amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to keep UHN patients and clinicians safe.

Thornhill Medical, which began with the ideas of two anesthesiologists at Toronto General Hospital, manufactures a portable ventilator.

From sing-alongs to shoutouts to standing ovations, it's been another extraordinary week on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduates and faculty from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN heed the call and jump in to help provincial labs with COVID-19 testing.

Drs. Kevin Kain and Megan Landes to investigate whether hydroxychloroquine, used for malaria, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, protects frontline staff from coronavirus.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – and many other people from all walks of life – praise the work of healthcare workers in the face of COVID-19 pandemic.

The Kite PowerPlay Pitch Competition is the signature event at this year’s International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation (ICAIR).

Renowned Canadian academic, environmentalist and science broadcaster visits the Kite Research Institute to share what it means to age well on the Nature of Things.

UHN’s Cardiac Rehab program helps participants optimize their physical and emotional well-being.

Toronto Rehab's mental health intervention group updates model to ensure spinal cord patients get the right care at the right time.

Toronto Rehab pilot project shows having spinal cord injury patients work on day-to-day tasks earlier in rehab journey gives them more confidence and independence.

The Rocket Family Upper Extremity Clinic at Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre, is hosting an evening open house to celebrate its first year in operation.

Fifth annual event, which was presented by BMO and held at First Canadian Place, tops $334,000 in support of research and care at Toronto Rehab.

How one UHN team transformed the way patients are fed – and enhanced their quality of life.

Team "I Will" ran the five-kilometre race in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, inspiring patients and supporting healthcare teams inventing tomorrow's care.

To mark Occupational Therapy Month, UHN News highlights the unique skills these healthcare professionals bring to their teams.

UHN to host more than 400 spinal cord leaders at biennial event in Niagara Falls next week.

The Slaight Family Foundation enables UHN to change the way we deliver care to seniors – and it will happen outside the hospital.

Cardiac Rehab at UHN drives the convergence of care, research, and education to help patients get back the things that matter most.

UHN celebrates the inaugural Rehabilitation Day, dedicated to raising awareness around the impact of rehab professionals and services.

One of the first research ventures out of CRANIA, which was established by UHN and U of T last year, and will host its inaugural conference next week.

A research team led by Dr. Andrea Iaboni of UHN used a vision-based assessment tool to study patients with dementia to determine the potential for intervention.

CNE’s Raccoon Art Project inspires creativity among patients at Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst and Rumsey Centres.

At Toronto Rehab, students are being trained to put aside their agendas, and use deep listening to help patients achieve their rehab goals.

Dr. Jennifer Bethell’s research uses data in new ways in an effort to prevent disease and involve people with lived experience in the research process.

In largest concussion study ever done in Canada, researchers at Toronto Rehab aimed to answer if it’s a true epidemic or just better recognition.

More than 2,000 scientists, academics and entrepreneurs expected as RehabWeek 2019 takes over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Project SEARCH is a community partnership to empower youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Past patient of Toronto Rehab – and top fundraiser for this year's WALK OF LIFE – describes why he's committed to raising money for cardiac rehab.

Stroke survivors gain a helping hand with the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, which was developed at Toronto Rehab.

Toronto Rehab’s TIME ™ program teaches exercises that support independent daily living.

Mission is to create an inclusive environment for all. UHN Patient Partners discuss what motivates them to come to the planning table each month.

Toronto Rehab’s program for people with mild cognitive impairment helps aging patients develop tools to overcome memory loss and maintain independence.

One patient’s story shows how trust and teamwork at Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst Centre allowed patients and staff to thrive during a 30-hour Code Grey.

Dr. Mark Bayley, Toronto Rehab's new Program Medical Director, discusses his vision for delivering tomorrow's care.

Ed O’Sullivan is an example of how Toronto Rehab’s Cardiac Rehab program helps participants improve their heart health and fitness, one step at a time.

Researchers at Toronto Rehab find more neck injuries with concussions documented among females.

New enterprise replaces research arm of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.

In this month’s edition, accessible gingerbread house at Toronto Rehab.

Toronto Rehab’s Transitional Care Unit relieves Alternate Level of Care pressures in acute care and rehab, and puts their focus on discharge planning.

Toronto Rehab Medical Director shares his personal experience with UHN Bioethics on the importance of advance care planning.

Students in Grade 5 and 6 visited Toronto Rehab Institute to show UHN scientists their own ideas to solve global health issues.

Toronto Rehab Foundation celebrates the success of its historic campaign.

“I feel my time has come,” says graduate of 1958 class at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Toronto on her decision to retire.

The Rocket Family Upper Extremity Clinic offers two locations to expand access to clinical research.

Toronto Rehab’s re-named Specialized Dementia Unit is becoming a “living lab” where scientists focus on innovating around non-medicinal approaches to dementia care.

New book from Toronto Rehab clinicians in collaboration with patients, offers practical advice and strategies for living active, rewarding life with neurological pain.

To mark Caring Safely Week, a unit at Toronto Rehab, Bickle Centre, shares its success in dealing with one of six Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs).

Toronto Rehab’s annual Rocket Ride for Rehab raised money – and heart rates – to support future advancements and innovations.

As he steps down from his role as Medical Director of Toronto Rehab, Dr. Gaetan Tardif offers some lessons on leadership.

It’s Occupational Therapy Month. Do you know all the ways OTs impact people’s lives? Toronto Rehab’s experts debunk myths and misconceptions.

Toronto Rehab Foundation celebrates the success of its historic campaign.

Patients don’t need to go far to have some fun, thanks to Toronto Rehab’s Wellness Partners.

Lyndhurst Centre’s World Cup-themed games encourages patients to try new adapted sports.

At Toronto Rehab's dental clinic, oral health is seen as a key part of patients' overall well-being.

An appointment outing checklist, developed by Toronto Rehab’ Spinal Cord Rehab team, promotes patient safety, self-management, and stewardship.

AGE-WELL is inviting Canadians to share ideas that support healthy aging.

Toronto Rehab’s Medical Safety Huddles allow physicians to participate in a safety culture

Toronto Rehab study finds combining aerobic and resistance training significantly enhances stroke recovery.

UHN recognizes staff members who have made outstanding contributions to improve patient care or the workplace.

Students in Grade 5 and 6 visited Toronto Rehab Institute to show UHN scientists their own ideas to solve global health issues.

A team led by Toronto Rehab Senior Scientist Dr. Geoff Fernie invented a wearable badge that shows promise in helping to prevent hospital-acquired infections.

University Centre show chronicles patient’s real-time journey back from concussion.

Toronto Rehab therapist completes marathon to raise money for a cause that has affected his personal and professional life.

CRANIA is a multi-disciplinary project that will bring together world-class engineers, clinicians, and researchers.

Toronto Rehab Medical Director shares his personal experience with UHN Bioethics on the importance of advance care planning.

Mike DiMichele has snacks and laughs on the menu at gift shop in Toronto Rehab Bickle Centre.

Researchers at Toronto Rehab identify anxiety as a predictor of brain deterioration following a serious traumatic brain injury.

Speech-language pathologists in Toronto Rehab’s Stroke Inpatient Unit role-model Caring Safely tools for students.

To mark Pharmacy Awareness Month, UHN’s pharmacy team celebrates teamwork, medication safety and pharmacy research.

How Toronto Rehab's MSK Rehab team adjusted to one patient's pace, to minimize his pain, and maximize recovery.

Fifteenth annual “On Track to Cardiac Recovery” walk invites participants to raise awareness around heart health.

Dr. Popovic shares his vision for rehab research – one that is grounded in impact, integrity, and solving practical problems.

Researchers at Toronto Rehab identify what makes a good handrail when it comes to preventing falls.

A new, integrated virtual care platform will establish a much-needed formal network of support for people with spinal cord injuries.

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute’s annual Research Day this year granted participants 60 seconds to explain the impact of their work on an aging population.

Study finds decline in muscle strength may affect lung transplantation outcomes.

Toronto Rehab is using ultrasound to treat muscle pain physicians can’t find.

Largest-ever gift to a Canadian rehab hospital will support new therapies for brain-related disorders.

Toronto Rehab’s Together In Movement and Exercise (TIME™), now in its 10th year, provides an exit point from rehab and an entry point into the community.

Paul Moffat regularly shares his experiences as a former UHN patient to help clinicians learn how to clearly communicate so that their patients understand their care.

Toronto Rehab patient shares how she’s taking control of her future and using art to illustrate her journey of recovery.

Cardiac Rehab team says that diabetes prevention starts with taking a simple test, then asking the right questions.

When UHN became a smoke-free hospital, housekeeper Poppy Gibson took it as a sign to quit for good. Here’s how UHN helped her achieve her goal.

Annual Rocket Ride for Rehab raises the most money ever for a static cycling event.

Researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Insititute unveil the most advanced driving simulator in Canada and unique in the world, designed to study the effects of human conditions on driving.

Staff at Toronto Rehab Bickle Centre transform iconic game show into a way to drive home key messages of UHN’s patient and workplace safety transformation.

Five-hour static cycling event aims to raise awareness and funds in support of Toronto Rehab.

Open houses across the rehab sites helped mark Toronto’s first Urban Agriculture Day.

Toronto Rehab senior scientist compares three different rehab models to find one that is most attractive to women

Housekeeper Otilia Taves goes above and beyond to show compassion to patients.

Patients with spinal cord injuries learn first-hand the benefits of therapeutic recreation for the body and the mind at Lyndhurst Games.

Toronto Rehab and Humber College team up to offer a course that enhances nurses’ physical assessment skills.

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute team evaluated the efficacy of a game for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Toronto Rehab HEALTh Program combines exercise, specialized education and peer support to improve fitness and quality of life during or post cancer treatment.

Toronto Rehab team takes centre stage so patient can re-learn the skills to demonstrate dance moves.

In a new Canada 150 podcast series, we honour our diversity with stories about those who have made this country – and UHN – their home.

Natalie Cournoyea retires June 30 from her role as a Senior Clinical Director at Toronto Rehab to focus on her second career as a psychotherapist.

Toronto Rehab researchers helped lead the creation of Canada’s top 10 dementia research priorities.

Toronto Rehab researcher Dr. Marc Mitchell teamed with industry and government on Carrot Rewards, an app incentivising people with loyalty points for healthy choices

Glenda and her husband struggled to adjust after her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. A specialized program at Toronto Rehab helped them learn to live with it.

BresoDx, an at-home sleep apnea test created at Toronto Rehab, will be available to Ontario patients in select clinics.

At 38, Heidi Wilk became a widow and single mother to her three children. Today, she has taken on the role of mentoring other widows.

PostureCoach is a wearable device that provides caregivers with real-time feedback when they are in a posture that puts them at high risk for back injury.

Most patients in the Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab Program have a suspended licence for medical reasons. The team has improved the return to driving process.

New study estimates patients who complete cardiac rehab live longer and cost system nearly $3,000 less annually than those who are not referred, never show or drop-out early.

IPAC’s annual workshop for Grade 11 students offers a fun way to learn about infection control – and wide range of healthcare professions.

Toronto Rehab researchers are developing an app that will help staff more accurately track behaviors of people with dementia resulting in better treatment of their symptoms.

Sandra Gee, who has congenital heart disease, was living a sedentary lifestyle. The Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program helped get her back on track.

Dr. Andrea Furlan led research team to create World Health Organization rehabilitation guidelines for low to middle-income countries, which have little to no rehab services.

Katy Curtis, a psychology intern, has the unique opportunity to get to know psychology patients at multiple UHN sites. She shares what she’s learned so far.

New study heightens awareness that people at risk of heart disease should avoid snow shovelling after heavy snowfall.

Toronto Rehab faced a challenge diagnosing a common sleep disorder in the country. A trio of researchers came up with the solution in-house: a new device called BresoDx.

Toronto Rehab’s Dr. Frank Rudzicz discusses the chain of events that led his childhood fascination with robots into innovative technology for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

In early 2016, a unit at TGH experienced a flu outbreak. Nurse Manager Zelia Souter discusses its impact, key learnings and why we should all fight the flu.

From basic science to product testing across dozens of clinical and community populations, Toronto Rehab’s 12th annual research day highlighted the latest research in rehab care.

Twenty-eight-year-old bride Alanna shared an unforgettable wedding tradition with her father, who only weeks earlier was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.

Patients at Toronto Rehab’s Bickle Centre found a soothing environment in their newly-planted garden this year. Read more about how it impacted their stay.

Michener’s aging simulation suit lets wearers step into the shoes of frail patients – watch how one occupational therapist suits up for the eye-opening experience.

A new team is using home visits to help older adults in the community access healthcare services throughout the city.

The quest for gold begins today at the 2016 Paralympic Games. Toronto Rehab’s Dr. Gaetan Tardif fills us in on what we can expect from this year’s games.

Dr. Jennifer Campos, Senior Scientist at Toronto Rehab, will host a tour of Streetlab, live on Periscope today at 1 p.m.

It’s been one year since Heidi Wilk’s husband Matthew passed away. We met with UHN experts to talk about the rituals and traditions people use to mark this difficult anniversary.

Toronto Rehab’s Dr. Ravi Bajaj will be the first person in Ontario to complete a joint Electrophysiology and Cardiac Rehab clinical fellowship.

Dr. Gaetan Tardif will co-host a live broadcast with Paralympian Adam Lancia today. They will answer questions about parasports and the role of rehab in sport. Find out how to tune in!

An annual program at Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst Centre helps spinal cord injury rehab patients discover new and untapped potential through a weekend of recreational sports.

Monthly clinic at Toronto Rehab focuses on early access to exercise for stroke and brain injury patients

This summer, Toronto Rehab’s Bickle Centre partners with community to launch GROW (Garden Rehab On Wheels).

Jackie Boyce, Bickle Centre nurse for 35 years, explains why work-life balance is the key to happy and healthy employees.

Toronto Rehab researchers identify significant gap in cardiac rehab delivery – tailored services could increase lives saved by rehab program.

Drs. Hisham Alshaer, T. Douglas Bradley and Geoff Fernie win award for the start-up of BresoTec Inc., a company using an innovative device in the diagnosis of sleep apnea.

Born with Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis, Jessica has become a powerful disability and accessibility advocate. She is a 2016 recipient of Canada’s Volunteer Awards.

To wrap up Physiotherapy Month, our physiotherapists took a page out of late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel’s book and read some “Mean Tweets” from patients, family and colleagues.

The new Hull-Ellis Concussion and Research Clinic sees patients within one week of their sustaining a brain injury, provides early management of their symptoms, and gathers research on their progress.

When Howard Rocket hit his head during a touch football game, he was left barely able to move or communicate. He co-founded Rocket Ride to support stroke rehab.

Lloyd Rigg, 55, travels downtown three times per week for hemodialysis. A new nocturnal dialysis suite will improve his quality of life.

TIME™, a community-based Toronto Rehab program held in over 40 locations across Canada, addresses mobility and balance challenges in the community.

Anthony Simas, 20, knows how challenging it can be to transition home after spinal cord injury. A new self-management tool is helping Toronto Rehab patients do just that.

For International Women’s Day, Dr. Angela Colantonio, senior scientist at Toronto Rehab, discusses sex and gender in traumatic brain injury rehab research.

Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst Centre is the first Canadian rehabilitation hospital to achieve 100 per cent in new spinal cord rehab accreditation standards.

It’s been six months since Heidi Wilk’s husband Matthew Morton passed away. We spoke with UHN experts to discuss strategies for coping with the death of a loved one.

From emotional support to pain relief, patients at Toronto Rehab find value in weekly therapy dog visits.

One week after World Cancer Day, we remember Luis Mendieta and his courageous battle with prostate cancer. Find out how cancer rehab changed his life.

Peter Kyriakides couldn’t have predicted the life-changing events that would unfold following a sudden car accident in 2003.

When Dana Davies lost her mom to breast cancer, she knew she was at a higher risk– Toronto Rehab’s ACCELERATION is helping her change her lifestyle.

A hockey injury left Alex Dritsas unable to walk, but with help from Toronto Rehab’s Spinal Cord Rehab program Alex is back on his feet.

Toronto Rehab will be host institution of the newly launched AGE-WELL, which aims to develop and commercialize new technology to keep older adults in their homes safely and longer.

Toronto Rehab scientists have found too much sitting is bad for your health. Find out more about the study.

Toronto Rehab’s iDAPT Centre for Rehabilitation provided the National Building Code of Canada with evidence-based research to help change the depth of steps for residential stairs.

Toronto Rehab scientist discovers how to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with over 82 per cent accuracy by evaluating linguistic factors using a computerized approach.

Eighty-six Toronto Rehab research trainees had one-minute each to present on how their research will make a difference to Canadians.

Falls are a leading source of injury for seniors in Canada. Toronto Rehab researchers are working to avoid these risks.

New study reveals a patient population that is predisposed to longer wait times in starting cardiac rehab after bypass, linking them to a higher mortality risk.

The Ontario Hospital Association has named Toronto Rehab the 2015 Green Hospital of the Year for its impressive annual green and cost savings.

New study by Dr. Mark Bayley finds ischemic stroke survival is higher in first week for patients treated at hospitals with higher volumes of stroke patients.

Robert MacDonald came to Toronto Rehab with a five per cent chance he’d ever walk again. On Sunday, he will run the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon.

A hockey injury left Alex Dritsas unable to walk, but with help from Toronto Rehab’s Spinal Cord Rehab program Alex is back on his feet.

Security officer Arlanna Alie practices excellent patient care outside the clinics.

Toronto Rehab dietitian posts loving tribute to her husband, Matthew Morton, who died on Aug. 27 after a seven-year battle with brain cancer.

AGE-WELL, hosted at Toronto Rehab, has announced funding for 25 research projects across Canada.

Dr. Gaétan Tardif was met with cheers and applause on Aug. 7 as he carried the torch to Queen’s Park.

Dr. Gaetan Tardif previews the upcoming Parapan Am Games and what it means to host in Toronto.

Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst Centre organized a Parapan Am Games for patients living with spinal cord injury

New study finds number of Canadian stroke survivors living with disability to climb over the next two decades.

Five-year-old Na’ama raised $50,000 for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics. Now, she wants you to spread awareness through the #lemonAID challenge.

Hockey was Kristen’s focus – until she was struck by a drunk driver. Thanks to Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst Centre, she plays a different game, but hasn’t given up the sport.

Dr. Milos Popovic receives UHN 2014 Inventor of the Year Award for the creation of MyndMove.

Heidi Wilk, mother of three, is now the full-time caregiver for her husband, Matthew, who is receiving palliative care at home.

Toronto Rehab’s Dr. Andrea Furlan received federal funding to improve opioid prescription by family doctors for patients with chronic non-cancer pain.

A benign brain tumour left Shane in need of rehabilitation at Toronto Rehab. Working closely with the team has improved his balance.

In the latest dance routine to mark May as National Physiotherapy Month, the PTs at Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst Centre show off the funk they move to uptown.

A scientist at Toronto Rehab has found that walking or running to your personalized beat can help you stick to your exercise.

MSK patient forum facilitates constructive conversations between patients and staff to improve the unit.

Toronto Rehab therapists who last month returned from rehabilitation training trip to Nepal reflect on devastating impact of earthquake in the country they visited five times.

Grateful for Toronto Rehab’s life-changing care, Lara Kaufman and Howard Rocket host Rocket Ride 4 Rehab. Sign up today!

Announcement by Health Minister seen as part of effort to maximize the safety and independence of older Ontarians.

Imagine walking with ease on an icy sidewalk. Toronto Rehab researchers are trying to make that reality by developing new methods to mass-produce a shoe material for use in slip-resistant winter boots.

Physician lead for Toronto Rehab’s outpatient MSK services motivated by “legacy” the Games will leave for sports medicine and physical activity in Ontario.

With the help of the Dotsa Bitove Wellness Academy, Don Spratling has reimagined his art after being diagnosed with dementia.

With the help of a first-of-its-kind app from Toronto Rehab, Lise Morency is now confident in managing her chronic pain with opioids.

A heart attack left Conni feeling uncertain about her health. TR’s Cardiac Rehab program changed that.

Mrs. C was in the advanced stage of a terminal illness when she received aggressive treatment - despite her wishes against it.

Toronto Rehab dietitian Heidi Wilk shares her family's journey coping with her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis.

Toronto Rehab scientists have found too much sitting is bad for your health. Find out more about the study.

Toronto Rehab will be host institution of the newly launched AGE-WELL, which aims to develop and commercialize new technology to keep older adults in their homes safely and longer.

Team from Toronto Rehab learned that to go forward, they needed to go back to the beginning.

Dr. Alex Mihailidis, Senior Scientist, Toronto Rehab, will be the Joint Scientific Director of AGE-WELL, a newly-launched national research network focused on aging and technology.

At Toronto Rehab’s 10th annual research day, 103 graduate students had 60 seconds to explain how their research will solve a big problem faced by many.

Dr. Eugene Chang’s cancer treatment as a 25-year-old resident inspired him to subspecialize in cancer rehab to help other patients return to a good quality of life.

Falling on ice is a big problem—especially for older adults. Find out how Toronto Rehab scientists are making Canadian winters safer.

When Scott Capper arrived at the Bickle Centre for Complex Continuing Care, he was a quadriplegic. Bickle Centre helped him get back on his feet.

Patients in Toronto Rehab’s Geriatric Psychiatry Unit have been showing off their green thumbs. Find out more about how the team uses gardening as therapy for patients.

Find out how an unprecedented UHN-led national action plan will improve the lives of Canadians living with spinal cord injury.

After a brain aneurysm, Roman Marvillas had to re-learn daily tasks. Watch his story to find out how teams Bickle Centre for Complex Continuing Care helped him walk again.

Lourine Smith’s passion is to heal her patients’ wounds so they can fully participate in their rehabilitation and return to their lives.

Twelve UHN clinicians and scientists are part of the first-ever national effort to study age-related neurodegenerative diseases in a Canadian context.

New app created by Toronto Rehab Institute puts the latest rehab resources at your fingertips.

Dr. Robert Lam aims to help family physicians provide better care to the growing elderly patient population.

New research shows 40 per cent of women enter the prison system with a traumatic brain injury that they sustained before committing their first crime.

Read about UHN’s top innovators of 2014, the Global Impact Award winner, and special guest speaker.

After her stroke, Dorothy Dass was sentenced to a life with a feeding tube – but she was determined to enjoy her favourite foods again.

When Mark Surchin had a heart attack at 43, he knew his body was sending a drastic alert that his lifestyle needed to change. Hear how Take Charge has helped him stay on track.

Click here to be inspired. Discover our mystery cover story - revealed today - and share in UHN's top stories of the year.

Toronto Rehab’s iDAPT Centre opened FallsLab – a 2D motion-platform studying balance control so researchers can find ways to prevent injuries from falls.

Toronto Rehab Postdoctoral Fellow Jay Shaw writes the latest post in The AMS Phoenix Project, lead by UHN's Dr. Brian Hodges.

With an aging population, development of technology to help older people should be growing - but in reality, is underserved.

Check out the latest product by Toronto Rehab Research, used in over 170 hospitals in Canada and abroad.

Arnold Wellman knows he has dementia. He also knows he has had a rich life, but can't remember it. Today, he's found joy again. Find out how.

The Ontario government partners with UHN to provide better care for patients suffering with chronic pain.

Toronto Rehab is leading a multi-province partnership to examine how Canadians can prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Toronto Rehab hosted a Ministry of Research and Innovation event supporting funding for spinal cord injury research.

An innovative funding program by the Ministry of Health and academic hospitals is turning research into best practices for patient care. Others are paying attention...

Stroke caregivers are happier when they continue enjoying their own hobbies and interested, according to newly released research led by Dr. Jill Cameron, Affiliate Scientist, Toronto Rehab.

Two Volunteer Supervisors on Toronto Rehab’s Geriatric Psychiatry Unit are making their mark as respected mentors. National Volunteer Week is April 6-12.

UHN expert explains the cycle of chronic stress and the challenge of getting ZZZs.

Dr. Alex Mihailidis, senior scientist, Toronto Rehab, is part of a $1.3-million national initiative that will deliver telerehabilitation to homes of more than 200 people living with stroke in at least 10 Canadian cities.

Toronto publicist Abby Van Den Broek never seems to stop. In 2014, she wants change - and more balance in her life. These UHN experts show her how it can be done - without compromising her career.

When a travelling professor had heart surgery, he faced a long road to recovery. See how Ken Grant found the courage to transform his life.

Chris Hadfield and CBC's Bob McDonald guest starred at Toronto Rehab's 9th Annual Research Day.

What would you do if you won the Scotiabank Game Changers award, worth $25,000? Former patient Jessica Coriat donated her winnings to Toronto Rehab. Find out why Jessica has dedicated her life to helping fellow patients and families.

Dina Pestonji was beginning a new life in Toronto when her world was shaken – she suffered a rare stroke. With emergency brain surgery and intensive rehab, she’s now not only back on her feet – but running a half-marathon.

We're honoured to dedicate the Peter Munk Building in recognition of Peter and Melanie Munk's continued commitment to the advancement of cardiovascular care at the world-leading Peter Munk Cardiac Centre.

Tired of sitting all day? Your body probably is too. Watch this video to see how a UHN doc stays fit on his treadmill desk, and learn how to be more active in your work day. It's all part of Healthy Workplace Month this October.

One early morning on the way home from work, Greg Noack was attacked from behind by a group of men. He woke up from a coma 15 days later to learn he had suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

A new Toronto Rehab study finds that financial incentives - as little as $5 per week - can get adults exercising more.

Diagnosed with MS at the age of 21, Ellen Nichols wasn't sure she'd ever dance again. But recently, at nearly 70 years of age, a Toronto Rehab falls prevention clinic has helped her get back on the dance floor again.

Just as Canada has been named the sixth happiest country in the world, Toronto Rehab’s Geoff Fernie gives a TEDx talk about how snoring and dirty hands can impact happiness. Find out how they're linked.

When Tom Wilcox woke up in the hospital he couldn't move. Find out how Toronto Rehab helped him return to life and the family he loves.

For those with balance and mobility issues, Toronto Rehab's TIME Program helps patients continue to stay strong once they've returned home.

The Lean program at Toronto Rehab’s Lyndhurst Centre partners with patients, acute care staff, rehab staff, and the community to improve the overall patient experience.

Do helmets prevent concussions? Do genetics play a role? Find out from TSN’s Matt Dunigan and UHN expert Dr. Charles Tator in 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Concussions.

High temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable – they can cause fatigue, heat stroke and more. Read Dr. Chopra’s tips for how to stay safe and cool when it's this hot.

Commitment of $25M will bolster research and innovation in stroke and cardiovascular health across UHN.

A Toronto woman was out for dinner when suddenly, she couldn’t move her legs. She was rushed to the hospital and told she'd had a stroke. Watch this video to hear her story -- and how Toronto Rehab has helped her get back on her feet.

UHN’s Dr. Gaétan Tardif has been elected to lead the Canada’s Paralympic athletes in Sochi 2014.

Without the Movement Disorders Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital, Carol Grant Sullivan isn't sure where she would be today.

Clara's mom dotes on her wheelchair-bound daughter. She bravely explains she was a brilliant student who excelled at languages, that she was a loving, caring daughter. Then one day the disease suddenly struck - Clara was barely 17.

In 1997, Tim Giblin had just put out a cigarette - and the next thing he knew he woke up at Toronto Western Hospital. He had suffered a brain aneurysm and had been in a coma for a month.

Anita Kaiser is a survivor. While a car crash may have left her with a spinal cord injury, Anita has proven time and time again that she is more than her injury.

Labelled a “drama queen,” Janice Frampton endured constant and debilitating neuropathic pain while people dismissed her symptoms.

Barbara Turnbull has been described as remark­able, courageous and determined. Her story is both shocking and inspiring...

Sudbury has long been known for mining, The Big Nickel and being the first city in Canada to install parking meters. Soon UHN will become part of this northern town.