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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"Rehabilitation science"”.
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“When do I get to see the dog?”: The communicative environment during animal assisted speech therapy sessions for adults with acquired cognitive-communicative disorders
… established Therapy Dog Program in a sub-acute rehabilitation hospital that examined the communicative space created when a therapy dog is part of a Speech Therapy (ST) session for persons with acquired cognitive-communicative disorders. Grounded in the theoretical framework of distributed …
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Movement velocity effect on cortical reorganization and finger function in stroke.
… neuroplastic reorganization after stroke but the rehabilitation interventions must be well designed. Forced use of the paretic limb as a training regimen has been shown to be effective; however, the optimal kinematic parameters are not known. Studies in primates have shown that motor cortical …
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The process by which combat-exposed student veterans achieve a meaningful and purposeful life
… explain how these findings advance occupational science and rehabilitation science.
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Investigating the Influence of Upper Limb Movements on Lower Limb Neuroplasticity in Humans
… to promote neuroplasticity and functional rehabilitation. Importantly, the consistent observation of substantial individual variability across both healthy and stroke cohorts emphasizes the need for personalized approaches to neuromodulation. This dissertation thus provides proof-of-concept …
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Reliability of electromyography detection systems for the pelvic floor muscles
The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of three different electromyography (EMG) detection systems commonly used to acquire EMG data from the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) at rest, during maximum voluntary contractions (MVCs) and during a coughing task. Twelve nulliparous women …
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Understanding Mediolateral Stability During Gait in Persons with Early-Stage Multiple Sclerosis
Background: Among the most common and disabling symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) are problems with balance, during both stance and gait. Balance during gait is highly dependent on stability in the mediolateral (M-L) direction. It is currently unknown how M-L stability is affected in …
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The Effects of an Intra-Dialytic Exercise Program on Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity: A Pilot Study
Background: Levels of physical activity are significantly lower among individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared to their healthy sedentary counterparts. Low levels of self-efficacy (SE) with respect to exercise may contribute to a sedentary lifestyle in the ESRD population. …
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Chronic Pain: a Community-Based Exercise and Education Program
Chronic pain affects approximately 16% to 36% of Canadian adults and is one of the most common reasons for physician visits in Canada. The effects of a self-referral community-based education/exercise program (Y-PEP) on physical function and well-being were initially evaluated in 20 individuals …
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Determining the Feasibility of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Paradigm and its Impact on Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: a Pilot Study
… guidelines recommend referral to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to prevent its development. However, there is limited evidence supporting this recommendation and as few as 10% of patients with CKD utilize this service. In the general population, CR has been shown to enhance cardiovascular …
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The Physical Implications of Diastasis Recti Abdominis Among Women at the End of Their First Postpartum Year
A separation of the abdominal muscles at the linea alba, diastasis recti abdominis (DRA), appears to persist beyond the first postpartum year in a substantial proportion of women. Although tissue strain at the linea alba should theoretically cause difficulties during tasks that require load …
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Understanding and enhancing the user experience of the Physiotherapy Entrustable Professional Activities Assessment (PEPAA) for the assessment of competence during clinical placement
Background: Competency-Based Education (CBE) emphasizes learner-centred approaches that prioritize demonstrated competence over time-based progression. Within physiotherapy (PT) education, the Physiotherapy Entrustable Professional Activities Assessment (PEPAA) was developed at Queen’s University, …
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Examining the Relationship Between Home Care Rehabilitation Therapy Services and Healthcare Utilization Among Those with Multimorbidity in Ontario, Canada
… for poor health outcomes and functional decline. Rehabilitation therapists (occupational and physical therapists) can help these individuals with complex health challenges to address their functional needs and negotiate successful transitions in health care. Research was needed to determine the …
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Exploring and Supporting Families of Public Safety Personnel: A HomeBase Study
Background: Public Safety Personnel (PSP) face occupational stressors such as exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTE), shiftwork, and potentially emotionally suppressive workplace cultures. The occupational risks and requirements associated with public safety roles extend …
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Exploration of social integration of people with intellectual disabilities in the workplace
The objective of the study was to explore social integration of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in the workplace and to identify the characteristics of positive workplace culture for them. An in-depth qualitative case study was conducted at two worksites to explore the process of social …
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Career Decision-Making Processes of Individuals with First-Episode Psychosis
… This information would enable vocational rehabilitation services to improve the social and career participation of individuals with FEP. Thus, this study advanced a model of the career decision-making processes of individuals with FEP and the influences that impacted these processes. …
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The Effect of a Story-Telling Attention-Refocusing Intervention on Parental Stress in Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
… in a level II/III NICU at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. Parents were randomized to either the intervention or standard care control group. The intervention involved parents using story prompts to share stories related to themselves or their families and friends with their infants over a …
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Formative Evaluation And Pilot-Testing Of A Communication Program For People With Parkinson's Disease
Health professionals and people with Parkinson’s disease both agree that lapses in communication interfere with efficient and effective health care. The Talk4HealthCare program was developed with the aim of helping people with Parkinson's disease to have a collaborative healthcare journey by …
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Enhancing Stroke Rehabilitation Through Structured Volunteer-Delivered Arts-Based Activity: a Pilot Study
… continued disability months or years post-rehabilitation. Effective recovery relies on intensive, repetitive, and meaningful task-oriented practice; however, studies report people with stroke are often engaged in minimal upper limb-specific training in rehabilitation. Volunteers’ role in …
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Developing and Testing the Feasibility of an Interprofessional Rehabilitation Program for People with Chronic Low Back Pain in Ethiopia
… supports the effectiveness of interprofessional rehabilitation programs, integrating physical, psychological, and vocational components, for people with CLBP. In contrast, CLBP care in Ethiopia remains predominantly biomedical, fragmented, and misaligned with international best practices. To …
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The Influence of Posture on Pelvic Floor Muscle Activation and Sensory Awareness in Women With and Without Stress Urinary Incontinence
The integration of the sensory and motor systems is essential to optimal motor control. Despite the importance of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) to continence control and the successful use of PFM training to improve continence function, the sensory awareness of the PFMs has not been evaluated. …
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