Physical Therapy Program Expansion
Bringing education closer to home for northern and rural students because we know that when students live and train in the North, they are more likely to stay and work in the North
Daunting Injury Provides Motivation to Help Others
MSc student, Katie Attard working to improve the lives of those with neurological impairments
Lifting the Bar on Strength Training Behaviour Change
Postdoctoral fellow, Jasmine Ma, tailors approaches to help people engage in physical activity.
A Warm Welcome to the North!
Class of 2020 Masters of Physical Therapy and Northern and Rural Cohort (NRC) student, Eric Bennett, describes the warm and welcoming environment the NRC students experience during their training in the North.
Postdoctoral fellow, Sue Peters is examining balance one step at a time
Sue Peters received her PhD in the Rehabilitation Sciences program at the University of British Columbia. Her PhD training took place in the Brain Behaviour Lab. Currently, Dr. Peters is a postdoctoral fellow in the Rehabilitation Research Program at GF Strong.
Up and Running, UBC Physical Therapy & Research Clinic
Integration of research, student training and clinical practice co-existing in one space. Students, under the supervision of Clinical Faculty member Melissa Idle, are running community programs such as FAME, treating individual clients and partnering in research projects.
FAME for Neurofitness at now at the Physical Therapy and Research Clinic
Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) developed by Dr. Janice Eng fills a known gap in services for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or stroke.
Home Exercise to Reduce Falls in Seniors
Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose is studying whether a home exercise program is a practical and cost-effective intervention that can improve outcomes in older people who have had a significant fall.
The return of Alison Hoens in the position of Knowledge Broker
Alision Hoens returns in her position as Knowledge Broker after two years on secondment to the BC SUPPORT Unit. Alison was named the 2018 Enid Graham Memorial Lecturer., the most prestigious award bestowed by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Faculty and Staff Updates
As we expand we have added several new faces in the Department.