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News

COVID-19 one year later: How working from home has affected our health

U of A occupational therapist and ergonomic expert shares her clients’ most common complaints about the home office

COVID-19 one year later: How the pandemic has made us less active

U of A physical therapy grads share what they’ve learned after a year of prescribing activity without sports or gyms

COVID-19 one year later: How our sleep habits have changed

U of A sleep researcher tells us how to finally get some rest

How to save your voice while social distancing

Vocal strain from virtual work and face masks common, U of A experts say

Why virtual health care will be needed long after COVID-19
UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ researcher says online patient services will be around post-pandemic

UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ speech therapy clinic offering virtual appointments during COVID-19
The Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research has been helping clients receive crucial therapy amid in-person treatment restrictions

How robots could help injured workers recover
Training robots to guide people through simulated tasks could improve return-to-work evaluations and treatment for patients, say U of A researchers.

Rehab Med’s Spring Class of 2020 takes convocation celebration virtual
Faculty, staff and students congratulated new grads with an online, live-stream gathering

How to create strong (virtual) connections during COVID-19
UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ panel provides tips and resources for overcoming barriers that can hinder communication between loved ones during the pandemic

How physiotherapy can help people recover from COVID-19
Cardiorespiratory therapy a vital piece of recovery for patients with coronavirus, say U of A physiotherapists

Unmasking the art and science of living in a pandemic
UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Occupational Therapy chair provides tips on finding meaning through activities when self-isolating

Social isolation during pandemic deprives many youth of vital emotional support and interaction with peers, say experts.

Five-minute sweat sessions to keep you active while working from home
UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Physical Therapy grads offer practical advice for avoiding aches and pains

New research will zoom in on how Canadians communicate and cope amid pandemic
U of A researcher conducting survey on how loved ones are keeping in touch while isolated

Stress, isolation and boredom can tempt us to overindulge in alcohol, say U of A experts who recommend healthier ways to cope.

Working from home? Here are five tips to create a healthy workspace
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine clinical instructor Dr. Linda Miller offers live-stream as a way to “give back to the community” during this unprecedented time

Glen Sather Clinic provides vital "face-to-face" care for patients amid COVID-19
New virtual rehabilitation sessions are helping ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈns manage conditions and injuries from home

Glen Sather Clinic physicians, physios offer support to primary care, emergency staff across Edmonton
UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ clinic is taking referrals for acute musculoskeletal injuries and concussions to free up space at emergency and family clinics amid COVID-19

Working with patients remotely in a time of social distancing
UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ course improves access to telerehabilitation services

Mental health apps can promote resiliency for our first responders and military: UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ study
Amid COVID-19, occupational therapist provides five tips for finding the best online mental health tools

Events

Rehab Med Live is a series of free, live-streamed presentations designed to connect you with the expertise of our faculty and alumni at a time when it's needed more than ever.

View upcoming streams and past presenations on the Rehab Med Live page.

In the News

Mental health apps can promote resiliency for our first responders and military: UºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ study

• - March 18 - Global News Edmonton and Global Radio 880 News Edmonton
• - March 18 - CityNews Edmonton
• - March 18 - CTV Edmonton
• - March 18 - CTV Edmonton
• - March 18 - Edmonton Journal
• - March 18 - CBC Edmonton
• - March 18 - Medical Xpress
• - March 18 - Yahoo News

Glen Sather Clinic physicians, physios offer support to primary care, emergency staff across Edmonton

• - March 30 - CTV Edmonton
• (starts 1:25) - March 30 - Global News Edmonton at 6
• (starts 38:17) - March 30 
• - March 31 - City News Edmonton
• - April 1 - CBC Edmonton AM 

Glen Sather Clinic provides vital “face-to-face” care for patients amid COVID-19

• (starts 36:28) - April 2 
• - April 2 - folio.ca

Linda Miller ergonomics from home

• - April 6 - Calgary Herald
• - April 6 - CTV Edmonton
• - April 6 - Edmonton Journal
• - April 6 - Calgary Sun
• - April 6 - Edmonton Sun
• (starts 2:21) - April 6 - Global News Edmonton
• - April 16 - Folio 

Doctors adjust as virtual appointments become the new norm

• ' - April 14 - CBC Edmonton

CFL players and fans adjusting during COVID-19

• - April 15 - CFL.ca

New research will zoom in on how Canadians communicate and cope amid pandemic

• - April 24 - Folio
• - April 24 - CTV Edmonton
• - April 24 - CTV Edmonton
• - April 28 - CBC Radio One
• - April 24 - iHeart Radio
• - April 27 - 630 CHED Afternoons

The Working From Home Stretch (Brandyn Powelske, Rehab Science PhD student and MScPT ‘15 alum)

• - April 29 
• - April 30 - folio
• - May 1 - Medical Xpress
• - May 14 - Bicycling

Glen Sather Clinic steps up 

• - May 5 - 660 Radio

COVID-19 survivors: The long road of rehab (Mary Forhan)

• - May 11 - healthing.ca

Rehab Med Live: Unmasking Meaning (Mary Forhan)

• - Edmonton Journal - May 13
• - Edmonton Journal - May 14
• - National Post - May 13
• - The Observer (Sarnia) - May 14
• Edmonton Sun - May 15
• - May 15 - 840 CFCW (begins at 42:30)
• - May 19 - 840 CFCW (begins at 43:10)
• - May 19 - folio
• Afternoons with J’lyn Nye (interview) - May 20 - 630 CHED
• - May 21 - Education News Canada

How physiotherapy can help people recover from COVID-19

• - May 21 - folio

Mark Hall - AHS tip line

• - May 22 - CBC Calgary

How robots can help injured workers recover

• - June 18 - folio
• - June 19, Edmonton Journal
• (11:00 - 13:21) - CBC news at 6, June 18
• (12:23 - 14:44) - CBC news at 11, June 18
• - TMR Research blog, June 19
• - July 26 - CBC Edmonton

Why virtual health care will be needed long after COVID-19

• (21:40) - August 13 - CBC News
• - August 13 - CBC Edmonton
• 770 CHQR Global News Radio at 3:37 p.m. (The Drive) - August 13
• - August 17 - Edmonton Journal
• - August 17 - healthing.ca
• - August 17 - Edmonton Sun
• Calgary Morning News at 8:09 a.m. - August 18 - 770 CHQR
• - August 17 - Global Edmonton

Bill Hodgetts - Audiology survey for those who are required to wear masks and are also hard-of-hearing

• - September 6 - CBC News