Episodes
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Episode 15: The Coaching Approach in Mindfulness and Physiotherapy
In this episode of the rehabINK podcast, host Ziru Wang meets with professional mindfulness coach and physiotherapist Susan Czyzo. They delve deep into mindfulness and share various helpful, practical tips for the audience to practice mindfulness in our daily lives. For healthcare professionals,...
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Episode 14 - Justice-Centred Rehab
In this episode of the rehabINK podcast, host Francis Routledge meets with co-founders of Justice-Centered Rehab (JCR) Erin Keough and Stephanie Molloy. Join Erin and Steph as they delve into the formation of JCR, social and health justice in rehabilitation science and practice, and personal and...
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Episode 13 - RSI Research Day 2023
Each year, the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI) at the University of Toronto hosts RSI Research Day to showcase student’s accomplishments, success stories, and research findings. The 2023 RSI Research Day theme was “Patient-Oriented Research." In this episode, Anna and Jejociny spoke with...
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Episode 12: Orthopaedic Biomechanics
Seldom do we think of the body as a mechanism, preoccupied as we are with its underlying biological functions. How does viewing the body as a mechanism impact our approach to injury rehabilitation? In this episode, we learn about the field of biomechanics with our guest, Dr. Timothy Burkhart, and...
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Episode 11: The Pathways to Belonging Project: Team Members’ Perspectives on Conducting Inclusive Research Together
Join our host, Francis, as they open a dialogue with four members of the research team behind the project “Pathways to Belonging,” also known as P2B. The P2B project aims to understand how young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) find places of belonging and meaning, as...
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Episode 10: Career Spotlight: Social Worker (Early Career Edition)
Are you interested in learning more about the role of social work in rehabilitation? In this episode, we learn about social work as a profession with our guest, Emilie Morin, and host Jennifer Ryan. We will discuss her path to a career in social work, what it is like to transition from school to...
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Connecting the Dots: Episode 2: Transforming Research with Patient Partners
How can patient partners transform research? This episode of the Connecting the Dots mini-series features Dr Emily Ho, an occupational therapist, assistant professor, and clinician investigator, and Johanna Ponnuthurai, a patient partner and person with a brachial plexus injury. With host…
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Episode 9: 2SLGBTQIPA+ Health and Rehabilitation
Happy (belated) Pride Month! In this episode, Kyla interviews Zach Chan, a physiotherapist in the 2SLGBTQIPA+ community. We discuss barriers to healthcare for people in the 2SLGBTQIPA+ community, gender-affirming care and rehabilitation, and privilege and systems of oppression. Zach makes…
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Episode 8: Career Spotlight: Speech Language Pathologist (Early Career Edition)
Have you heard of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)? In this episode, we learn about SLP as a profession from our guest, Umna Islam, and our host Anna Huynh, as they debunk myths about the profession, discuss the role of Speech-Language Pathologists across the lifespan, and their passion for SLP....
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Episode 7: Career Spotlight: Physiotherapist (Early Career Edition)
Have you ever wondered what the transition from graduate school into clinical practice is like? In this episode, our guest Emily Brewer, PT and host Jennifer Ryan, PT chat about this transition in the field of physiotherapy. Emily discusses her path to a career in physiotherapy and her…
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Connecting the Dots: Episode 1: Dance and Music for Research and Recovery After Stroke
In the first episode of the Connecting the Dots mini-series, we invite Dr. Kara Patterson, a physical therapy professor and scientist, and Monika Szopinska, an individual with lived experience, to discuss rehabilitation research from the perspectives of the researcher and the participant under…
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Episode 6: Career Spotlight: Occupational Therapist (Early Career Edition)
‘Occupational Therapy’ – no, it’s not about receiving therapy at work! In this episode, join Bernice as she interviews Alexandra (Allee) Thompson, a recent graduate of the University of Toronto’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and current second-year PhD student. They discuss...
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Episode 5: Mental Health in Rehabilitation Science [Speaker Series event recap]
How can one's mental health affect your outcomes in rehabilitation? In this episode, Bernice and Anna sit down to discuss mental health in the field of rehabilitation sciences. We hear perspectives on burnout prevention, the impact of coping on engagement, and realistic hope from Lindsey Kudlow,...
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Episode 4: Physical and Mental Health in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kyla and Julia interview Dr. Patrick Jachyra, a post-doctoral fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. Patrick works with youth living with neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is passionate about understanding their unique health...
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COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 5: The Student Experience
In this fifth & final episode of our COVID-19 mini-series we turn to the Temerty Faculty of Medicine graduate students in rehabilitation, physiotherapy and medicine to gather their take on how the pandemic impacted their studies, career prospects and daily life. Join hosts Bernice Lau and Mikaela...
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COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 4: ”Housing is Healthcare”
Analyssa Cardenas and Mikaela Stiver speak with palliative care physician, Dr. Naheed Dosani, about his work with individuals experiencing homelessness or structurally-vulnerable conditions, the Region of Peel COVID19 Homeless Response, systemic inequities, advocacy in healthcare, and more! For...
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COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 3: Perspectives on living with a disability during the pandemic
RSI alumni Ana & David have a conversation with Dr. Susan Jaglal & John Shepherd from the University of Toronto to discuss the perspectives of people living with disability during COVID-19. We discuss handwashing and mindfulness for those with spinal cord injury. Transcript rehabINK Podcast…
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COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 2: Working as a PT during the pandemic
Mikaela & Kyla have a virtual sit down with fellow PhD student, Michelle Legasto, about her experiences working as a PT during the pandemic. Michelle shares how she coped with working in a new environment, the unique challenges she faced, and strategies that she and her colleagues used to…
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COVID-19: A Mini-Series Part 1: The Role of Rehabilitation
MSc-PT students Bernice Lau & Chelsea Chua have a conversation with Dr. Larry Robinson, Siobhan Donaghy & Jennifer Shaffer from St. John's Rehab to discuss the role of rehabilitation in response to COVID-19. The WHO presentation referred to in the podcast can be viewed here. Transcript rehabINK...
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Episode 3: Author Panel on Rehabilitation & Technology
We invited authors from Issue 8 of rehabINK to discuss the current state of technology in rehabilitation, and where this field is headed in the future. With the state of technology rapidly evolving our we chat with our guests about advancements, concerns, and areas for collaboration in the...
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Episode 2: 3D Printed Face Shields
Overwhelmed by COVID-19 and need a good news fix? In this episode, RSI Master's student Vahid Anwari shares about a 3D printing project to supply face shields for healthcare professionals in need. The rehabINK Podcast Transcript Episode CreditsPodcast Hosts: Kyla Alsbury & Analyssa…
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Episode 1: Women & Brain Health: Why sex and gender matter [RSI Speaker Series event recap]
A recap of the RSI Speaker Series event on Women and Brain Health. Julia and Kyla discuss why sex and gender must be considered in health research as well as the impact of hormonal and connectivity changes to women’s brains after injury. They share snippets of the presentations given by Dr.…
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