Rehab Impact 2014-15 by Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

REHAB

IMPACT REPORT 2014-15

| A YEAR IN REVIEW

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committed to enhancing quality of life, promoting participation and autonomy, and improving function for citizens of Alberta and beyond.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Laurie Wang

the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Rehabilitation

WRITING: Bryan Alary, Caleng Chang, Garrett Johnston, Laurie Wang

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Bryan Alary, Matthew Clark, Iconium, Jimmy Jeong, Chan Rin, Laurie Wang INTERIM DEAN: Robert Haennel VICE DEAN, GRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH: Tammy Hopper ASSOCIATE DEAN, PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS & TEACHING: Elizabeth Taylor ASSOCIATE DEAN, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Bernadette Martin ASSISTANT DEAN, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Deborah Palmer INTERIM CHAIR, PHYSICAL THERAPY: Douglas Gross

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Special thanks to department and institute staff for their contributions.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

THE HEROES OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE

As a kid who admittedly read “graphic novels” (a.k.a. comic books) growing up, my favourite superhero has always been Batman. I liked him because he didn’t need superpowers to be a hero. He had ingenuity and science on his side. Bruce Wayne didn’t seek his own glory either – he was content knowing he had made a difference in Gotham City, whether other people knew it or not. The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine is full of heroes just like Batman, minus the high tech cars and sarcastic butler, of course. In this issue of Rehab Impact Report, we highlight the heroes of our Faculty, who strive to make a difference in individual lives.

Bill Hodgetts’ work in audiology positions our faculty and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders as a leader in hearing implant research (page 6). Occupational therapy alumnus Jeremy Chan (Class of 2011) serves as a volunteer OT for EMAS (Education, Medical Aid and Service), providing occupational therapy for underserved minority groups in South China (page 10). Thanks to heroes like Louise Miller and the Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre (Northern Alberta) Society, our Physical Therapy Student Clinic can provide patients exercise therapy on a new functional electrical stimulation (FES) rehabilitation bicycle (page 14). We now have permanent space at the University of Calgary downtown building, where 88 of our MSc Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students train via real-time videoconferencing technology (page 16). Our PT students

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from our Camrose satellite campus continue to serve rural Alberta as students and alumni (page 18). Congratulations to Laila Steen who graduated this past fall with an MSc in Rehabilitation Science (page 23). Steen created the first nose simulator to help train medical students to perform the tricky diagnostic procedure, work that was part of her master’s degree in the surgical design and simulation program. This program is in partnership with the iRSM, the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine, now an official institute of Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, in partnership with Covenant Health and Alberta Health Services (page 28). I want to recognize our Rehab Science alumni Sergio Fonseca and Marisa Mancini (Class of 1989), who were integral in creating the Rehabilitation Science MSc and PhD programs at their university in Belo Horizonte, Brazil (page 32). Linda Miller, (OT Class of 1989), created an endowed scholarship for OT students in her parents’ names this past year, encouraging students to pursue innovation in rehabilitation (page 34). And who hasn’t heard of the knuckle-cracking research study by Greg Kawchuk and his team? (page 26) The knuckle-cracking video on YouTube is the most viewed video in U of A history and Greg’s study continues to gain coverage worldwide. As I reflect on all of the accomplishments from this past year, I want to say thank you to our heroes: our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. I know you work tirelessly, serving those in need, one step, one individual, at a time.

R.G. (Bob) Haennel, PhD, FACSM Interim Dean Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

Communication Sciences and Disorders

csd.ualberta.ca

ANDREA RUELLING, CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SHOWS STUDENTS HOW VOCAL FOLDS MOVE BY USING A MODEL

ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

OF THE LARYNX.

Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD 200) was developed by former MSc SLP graduate Christina Semonick. This course offers an excellent overview of the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology for students considering careers in the field. Language Development in Children and Adolescents (CSD 211) was jointly developed by the powerhouse team of CSD Professor Emerita Phyllis Schneider and Johanne Paradis from the Department of Linguistics. This shared course, cross-listed with LING 319, meets one of the key pre-requisites for admission to the MSc SLP program.

COMMUNICATION CONNECTS US (C2U) The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders’ new vision is Communication Connects Us or C2U. We have developed a new five-year strategic plan for the department in order to fulfill our new mission: “We maximize speech, language, hearing, and swallowing function through excellence in academic and clinical education, research, leadership, and professional and community partnerships.”

AT A GLANCE... Academic Year 2014-15

MSC SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CURRICULUM REVIEW A current initiative in the Department of CSD is review and revision of the curriculum. The department has gathered and analyzed data from students, the clinical community, academic staff and regulators. This information supported development of a Program Philosophy and provides guidance in establishing a competencybased framework for our curriculum. Some aspects of curriculum revision have already been piloted as we continue the process of curriculum revision.

abstracts/confererence presentations

38 publications & presentations

book chapters

peer reviewed articles

new research grants

$881,215 5 clinicians completed the Francophone Certificate in 2014-15

student awards & scholarships MSc SLP

$352,477

57 First-year MSc SLP students admitted

54 female, 3 male 52 course-based, 5 thesis-track

average gpa at admission

3.8

AUDIOLOGY PROGRAM CSD also made significant progress toward the establishment of a graduate degree program in audiology. Thanks to support from the steering committee, consultant Sue Peters, and a diverse advisory group, the new program proposal received approval at all levels of university governance. The next steps will be Government of Alberta approval and funding. SLP STUDENTS IN THE CSD LAB PRACTICE USING A LARYNGOGRAPH, A DEVICE THAT MEASURES VOCAL HEALTH.

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

U OF A PROF HOSTS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON BONE CONDUCTION HEARING

Garret Johnston

Scientists, engineers and hearing-related professionals from 27 countries around the world converged in Lake Louise, Alberta, to take in some picturesque Rocky Mountain scenery and share the latest advances in bone conduction hearing research and technology.

“This was a huge conference for a field that has gone from obscurity to being mainstream almost overnight,” says Hodgetts. “I think everyone who attended discovered something new and innovative to take home.”

“Beethoven would clench a wooden dowelling in his teeth and put the other end on his piano’s soundboard to hear his music,” explains Bill Hodgetts, an associate professor in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. “That’s the first good example of bone conduction at work.”

Alberta a leader in hearing implant research

In addition to his post with the University of Alberta, Hodgetts holds a joint appointment with the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) where he is program director for Bone Conduction Amplification. It was this combination of academic and clinical experience that positioned Hodgetts to be asked to take on the challenge of hosting the conference, known officially as the Fifth International Symposium on Bone Conduction Hearing and Related Technologies (Osseo 2015). “It was an exciting challenge. The site that we chose, the weather we had, the program we put on, everything was really positive—Alberta at its best for our international visitors,” says Hodgetts. Rapid growth in a field that is less than 40 years old means constant progress in technology, measurement methods and patient assessment.

Studies at the U of A, combined with clinical and research applications at the iRSM have put us on par with the biggest centres for bone conduction in the world, says Hodgetts. “We understand how to fit and verify these devices. Algorithms developed at the U of A give us a good understanding of what the patient needs in terms of output before we even have the device. This ensures a more accurate, individualized fitting and saves time for the audiologists and patients. “It’s the difference between buying a suit off the rack and having a suit tailored to you. It’s one of the things we are doing well here in Edmonton, maybe better than anywhere else.” For the 370,000 Albertans with hearing loss, there are 143 audiologists, or hearing-health specialists, all of whom are trained out of province. It’s a situation that does not bode well for the increasing numbers of aging Albertans losing their hearing, Hodgetts says.

BILL HODGETTS (CENTRE) STANDING WITH EDMONTON SURGEON ALLAN HO (RIGHT) AND ANDERS TJELLSTROM, THE SURGEON WHO PLACED THE FIRST IMPLANT IN 1977. (PHOTO: MATTHEW CLARK)

“Alberta is very close to being ready, but we lack enough hearing services. Audiologists provide those services, but there are not enough audiologists to support the growing numbers.” Research links significant hearing loss in older adults with impaired memory, depression and onset of dementia. Alberta Seniors projects that in 15 years one out of five Albertans will be 65 or older, nearly a third of whom will suffer from hearing loss. Albertans wanting to study audiology have a choice of three English-language programs in Canada. Hodgetts wants there to be a fourth, right here in Alberta. “The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine has a strong speech-language pathology program. We have an excellent record of collaborating with medical institutes to ensure our students have professional as well as academic skills. There is no reason why we should not provide the answer to our own problems.”

Promising future for hearing in Edmonton Bone conduction has become mainstream with Google Glasses, goggles for swimmers and communication devices for first responders who need their ears open for sounds in their environment. But when it comes to implanted hearing technology, Edmonton has a bright future. “Members in the field here are both researchers and clinicians. That means as well as doing the hard research at the U of A, we also work closely with patients. That close integration pays off. In my ideal future, all Albertans will have greater access to hearing care services and we will continue to be looked upon as a world-leader in implantable hearing.”

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DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

oc cupatio na l th erapy

occupationaltherapy.ualberta.ca

RENEWAL AND EXPANSION The MSc Occupational Therapy program at the University of Alberta continues to be an outstanding program in Canada. We are proud of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who enable us to fulfill our mission: “The development of leaders in occupational theory and practice through excellence in research, education and citizenship.”

A SIT-TO-STAND LIFT IS USED TO TEACH OT STUDENTS HOW TO TRANSFER CLIENTS WHO ARE WEIGHT-BEARING FROM BED OR WHEELCHAIR TO STANDING POSITION.

ACCREDITATION The Department of Occupational Therapy completed a comprehensive self-study report in preparation for our accreditation which occurred in November 2015. Our program is the first accredited program in Canada to have a satellite site. We are grateful to our occupational therapy partners, our alumni and students for helping us showcase our innovative program.

AT A GLANCE... Academic Year 2014-15

OUR GREATEST ASSET In the OT department, our people are our greatest asset. In the past year alone, we have recruited three new assistant professors. This brings the total current number of assistant professors to six. These junior faculty members bring renewed energy to the Department through their innovative research, dynamic teaching and strong citizenship participation.

abstracts/confererence presentations

64 publications & presentations

102

book(s)

book chapters

peer reviewed articles

new research grants

$1,266,828 minimum gpa

3.5

student awards & scholarships MSc OT (course-based)

$173,525

65 alberta residents 57 out of province

122 First-year MSc OT (course-based) students admitted

112 female, 10 male

THE KETTLE TEST IS AN ASSESSMENT USED TO TEST A CLIENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COGNITIVE ABILITIES.

GROWING SOUTH We have successfully completed renovations to our permanent space in Calgary for our satellite program. The number of students admitted to our program has expanded to 120 per year: 24 in Calgary and 96 in Edmonton. We have also recruited more instructors in both cities.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

CHANGE AGENT: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ALUMNUS SERVES ON SURGICAL POST-OP TEAM IN CHINA

Laurie Wang Angela remembers the day she went into a shop to buy groceries. “Get out!” said the clerk at the store. “You’re too ugly!” Her face had been badly burned in 2014. It was a typical day in South China when *Angela was taking the bus to run her usual errands. The bus crashed into an oncoming vehicle, leaving three people, including the bus driver, dead and four severely injured. Angela’s right hand also suffered burn contractures and she inevitably lost functional use of her hand. She and her husband sought health care and surgery for her hand, but they were turned down by many hospitals because they couldn’t afford the surgery. That’s when she heard about the South China EMAS (Education, Medical Aid and Service) team, a team of health-care professionals from across Canada who do surgeries and post-operative care for underserved groups in China. “It’s awesome. You have people from all across Canada that come together with just one goal in mind. You learn to rely on one another, appreciate each other’s skills and really do become like family by the end of the trip,” said Jeremy Chan, a University of Alberta MSc Occupational Therapy alumnus (Class of 2011) from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Chan currently works as the OT team lead in the inpatient medicine program at the University of Alberta Hospital. The EMAS South China team is made up of occupational therapists, physical therapists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, IT technicians and general helpers,

many who are UAlberta alumni. The team goes twice a year to South China and runs their own operating rooms (OR’s), doing surgeries for burn victims, children with cleft lip and palate, and more. Chan’s main role on the team this past November was post-surgical rehabilitation of patients through splinting, scar management, exercises and education.

“THE BEAUTY OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IS ITS DIVERSITY AND HOW YOU CAN BE THE CHANGE AGENT WHEREVER YOU ARE.” JEREMY CHAN, OT CLASS OF 2011

“After burn injuries, patients face a long recovery process and ensuring patients are diligent with therapy is vital for the best functional and long-term outcomes,” he explained. Though the surgery gives many renewed capabilities and function – some patients are even able to walk again thanks to contracture release of the popliteal (area behind the knees) – the impact on patients is more than just the surgery. “The first impact is obvious: through the regaining of physical function, people are able to participate in their most basic activities of daily living. The second impact we see is an emotional one as people begin to regain their self esteem and dignity,” Chan said. “And the third and most important is the spiritual impact.

JEREMY CHAN FITS A HAND SPLINT HE MADE FOR ANGELA, WHO SUFFERED SEVERE BURN CONTRACTURES ON HER RIGHT HAND.

Spirituality is actually found at the core of our Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and is really where I believe the deepest transformation takes place as people find new meaning through their recovery process and the implications it can have for the rest of their lives.” It was the impact of an EMAS trip 10 years ago that inspired Chan to become an occupational therapist. When he was finishing up his first year of undergraduate studies in 2005, Chan served as a general helper on the team. “It was during that trip that I was first exposed to what occupational therapy was and saw firsthand the life-changing work that the therapists were able to participate in. I was inspired through that trip to pursue a career in occupational therapy and have now subsequently made multiple trips back with EMAS.” On EMAS trips, Chan doesn’t have the same supplies and equipment he is used to having, so he is always forced to put on his “OT creativity hat.” “For example, I had to use a large water jug as a temporary axilla support, and we deconstructed Zimmer splints and used the metal bars to add support to an airplane splint!”

Chan encourages other rehab professionals to take on experiences like these. “Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and experience new things! The beauty of occupational therapy is its diversity and how you can be the change agent wherever you are.” Angela is one of many who’ve been impacted by these EMAS “change agents.” “I was crying during the surgery not because I was scared, but because I was so touched. I am so thankful for the EMAS team. They have allowed me to get better so I can take care of my three daughters,” Angela said. “They have allowed me to live again.” *Names have been changed

Laurie Wang, BA ’05, had the privilege of being a

general helper and translator for the EMAS team in November. She was “embedded” with physical therapists, occupational therapists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, IT and general helpers on the team, many who were fellow University of Alberta alumni. Currently the director of marketing and communications for the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wang gained a greater appreciation for rehabilitation and what it’s like to work on a multidisciplinary team.

DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

ph ys ica l th erapy

physicaltherapy.ualberta.ca

PT BRIDGING PROGRAM The Internationally Educated Physical Therapists (IEPT) Bridging Program is now in its third year. We admitted a third cohort of 24 students from across the globe in May 2015. With grant funding ending in March 2016, the team has been working hard to convert the program to a cost-recovery free-standing Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.

PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS IN EDMONTON INTERACT WITH PT INSTRUCTOR JACKY CHOW IN CALGARY VIA THE “DOUBLE” ROBOT.

CALGARY, CAMROSE, EDMONTON In fall 2014, the Department of Physical Therapy welcomed a total of 110 students into the first year of the MSc PT Program as the Class of 2017: 80 in Edmonton, 12 in Camrose and 18 in Calgary. Also, 106 students from across all three campuses completed program coursework and headed out into the working world. This was the first graduating class to include students from the Calgary satellite campus.

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AT A GLANCE... Academic Year 2014-15

REHAB INNOVATION Congratulations to researcher and inventor Greg Kawchuk who received two patents (Australian and Japanese) in 2015 for “Biological skeletal system monitoring.”

abstracts/confererence presentations

patents

133 publications & presentations

book chapters

peer reviewed articles

234

new research grants

$2,670,745 average gpa at admission

3.82

student awards & scholarships MSc PT (course-based)

$263,298 110 First-year MSc PT (course-based) students admitted

66 female, 44 male

RESEARCH LEADER Researchers in the PT department continue to be very successful. Researchers attracted more than $2.6 million this past year in new funding. We also welcomed researchers Lesley Wiart (pediatrics) and Jackie Whittaker (research director, Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic).

THE STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT OR REHABILITATION FOR PATIENTS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

CLINIC PARTNERSHIP AIMED AT IMPROVING HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH

SPINAL CORD INJURIES bryan alary

It’s been three years since Craig Scott’s harrowing motorcycle crash in rural Utah that nearly took his life and stole all function in his legs. At the end of a week-long motorcycle trip, the Edmontonbased realtor found himself face down in the ditch of a remote highway, hidden from view, barely able to breathe and reeling from intense pain—the result of a missed corner he later learned is notoriously dangerous. “I felt my hip and there was nothing there. Instantly I knew that I was paralyzed, to some degree,” remembers Scott. After two hours in the intense 32°C heat, a passing motorcyclist stopped in the area, by chance, for a cigarette break when he saw a few small pieces of broken plastic on the road. After not finding anything, the motorcyclist was about to leave when he decided to take one more look around. That’s when he saw Scott weakly waving a fistful of long blades of grass. Salvation. In the years since that dramatic rescue, Scott has navigated a long and difficult road to recovery, working toward his dream of one day walking again. He receives treatment two to three times a week at the Corbett Hall Student Physical Therapy Clinic in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta, working to build strength in his legs. Thanks to a new functional electrical stimulation (FES) rehabilitation bicycle leased to the clinic, Scott can now work out on his own. FES involves sending electrical

currents to paralyzed or weakened muscles so they contract to restore some degree of functional movement in users with spinal cord injuries, stroke and other neuromuscular disorders. “The key for me is to keep my legs as strong as possible,” says Scott, who in addition to strength is trying to improve his bone density enough to qualify as a participant for the ReWalk pilot study, also at the U of A, which would see him walk again with the aid of a robotic exoskeleton.

“WHEN THE CLINIC RECEIVED THAT FES MACHINE, THAT WAS JUST THE CHERRY ON TOP OF THE CAKE. IT’S A REAL GODSEND.” CRAIG SCOTT, CLINIC PATIENT

The RT 300 FES bike was purchased by the Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre (Northern Alberta) Society, or SCITCS, and leased to the clinic for three years for $1. This is the fourth FES machine that SCITCS has secured for the U of A (the others are located at the Saville Community Sports Centre and the Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement), in addition to the SCITCS FES Research Laboratory in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. SCITCS also recently leased the ReWalk exoskeleton for the U of A pilot study. SCITCS president Louise Miller says having access to FES equipment in a student clinic gives people with

“PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY ARE SITTING 24-7. YOU HAVE TO MOVE IN ORDER TO STAY HEALTHY.” SPINAL CORD INJURY TREATMENT CENTRE (NORTHERN ALBERTA) SOCIETY PRESIDENT, LOUISE MILLER WITH CLINIC PATIENT CRAIG SCOTT.

spinal cord injuries an important tool to improving their physical activity and overall health. “We get so much information coming at us about what happens to people who sit all day and all the negative health implications you will experience from sitting, but guess what? People with spinal cord injury are sitting 24-7,” says Miller, who co-founded SCITCS with husband John in 1987. “You have to move in order to stay healthy.” With a growing number of FES machines in Alberta, it’s also important to expose students to such technology as early as possible, Miller adds. “This is the next generation of physical therapists who one day will be practising in the community, where FES equipment already exists, and they need to have the training and knowledge needed to meet the needs of their patients.” Bob Haennel, interim dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, praised the “tireless” efforts of SCITCS—and the Millers in particular—for their dedication to ensuring students, faculty and the clinic’s patients have access to some of the world’s best rehabilitation technology. “The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine is extremely fortunate to have a partner with as much passion,

LOUISE MILLER SCITCS PRESIDENT

commitment and vision as Louise and John Miller and the entire SCITCS family,” Haennel says . “We could not do what we do as a faculty without organizations like SCITCS or caring individuals like the Millers.” Clinic co-ordinator Kim Dao, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, agreed the RT 300 is a valuable teaching tool and is exploring ways of integrating its use into existing curriculum. In the meantime, she hopes more patients like Scott will benefit from the technology at the not-for-profit clinic. “We are a teaching clinic that offers a full range of services for our patients, including those with unique rehabilitation needs—everything from stroke to chronic pain to spinal cord injury. Having the FES bicycle gives us one more tool to ensure our patients receive the best care possible and that our students are at the forefront of the profession.” After changing his diet and workout regimen to improve his health and bone density, Scott says he’s made a goal of ramping up his FES workouts this fall. “I think more people should take advantage of FES, even if they’re not trying to walk again,” he says. “Just the exercise alone is worth it and can make a huge, huge difference.”

SATELLITE CAMPUSES

STREET CREDIT: CALGARY SATELLITE CAMPUS Caleng Chang

DID YOU KNOW? You can get a University of Alberta MSc degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy in Calgary? Located in downtown Calgary, the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Calgary satellite campus has 88 students and 13 staff. To get to know the “new kids” of the Rehab Med family better, we decided to hit “the streets” of our Calgary campus and find out more about the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Calgary satellite programs.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT BEING A MEMBER OF THE CALGARY SATELLITE CAMPUS?

“My favourite part about being an instructor for the Calgary satellite campus is the opportunity to teach in a small class setting. I feel this allows me to be connected to the students and helps me to be effective at my job.” Kimberly Coutts, OT sessional instructor

“By far, the feeling of community – we have all bonded! We are such a uniquely diverse group, which I feel enhances my learning, as well as my overall experience at school.” Miranda Carter, second-year PT student who also volunteers in Jaynie Yang’s lab in Calgary

“My favourite part about being a MSc PT student at the Calgary satellite campus is very simple: it allows me to go home to my wife and four-month old baby every night. Being accepted to the Calgary satellite campus has meant the world to my wife and me. We’re very grateful!” Michael Kirby, second-year PT student

WHAT MAKES THE CALGARY SATELLITE CAMPUS/PROGRAM UNIQUE?

“We are not in the typical university campus environment; we get to be a part of a professional atmosphere located in downtown Calgary. We have the opportunity to be a part of the University of Alberta and utilize the resources of the University of Calgary all while enjoying our own space to learn as professionals. Despite being off campus our professors and coordinators offer a student-centred approach. They are continuously looking for our input on how to improve our current satellite campus experience and the experience for future cohorts.” Cassandra Greenhough, second-year OT student

“The state-of-the-art technology that connects us to the other campuses and the small class sizes.” Jamie Rishaug, Calgary coordinator

WHAT MAKES THE CALGARY SATELLITE CAMPUS/PROGRAM UNIQUE?

“In my opinion, what makes Calgary campus unique is what individuals bring to the campus. Because it is a smaller campus as far as demographics go, it has been a blessing to get to know everyone on our floor on a more personal level.” Kevin You, first-year PT student

“Every Tuesday is a themed dress-up day and our “Treat Yo-self Tuesday” treat day. I’m confident that this probably makes us unique. In addition to dressing up and treat day, we have potlucks at least once per month and seem to have a lot of fun!”

WHY WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THE SATELLITE PROGRAM?

“The satellite campus is great for both academic growth, and for building strong relationships! Our PT instructor and academic advisor Jacky Chow, is also a huge selling point. He is honestly the most down-to-earth instructor, always willing to take the time to answer your questions, extremely patient, and most importantly, all the students find him to be friendly and approachable.” Kevin You

“It’s a close knit group that allows for interdisciplinary relationships and the students get a lot of one-on-one with our instructors.”

Michael Kirby

Jamie Rishaug

“We have a strong sense of vitality as a ‘young’ setting and thus are able to be responsive to needs. I believe that the Calgary satellite campus is well positioned to trial new ideas and initiatives for the whole OT program.”

“I’d recommend the Calgary satellite program because of the diversity of learning methods – video conferencing, in-class instruction and being part of a strong occupational therapy program. I think belonging to a smaller cohort may offer benefits to students in terms of learning and a future professional community.”

Kimberly Coutts

WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF BEING PART OF THE U OF A?

“I am proud to be a part of a school with so much to offer, and so many incredibly intelligent and innovative faculty members. We have been taught by faculty members who end up in the mainstream news for their research work. In addition, many current practicing physiotherapists speak so highly of the phenomenal clinical work many of our current instructors are known for. It’s a point of pride to be able to say the school and instructors guiding my learning are so highly regarded.”

“I am proud to be part of an inclusive university that recognizes the need to diversify and make readily available learning opportunities for students across Western Canada. The introduction of a satellite campus is one that allows prospective students choice in location and format that meets their required and preferred educational needs.” Cassandra Greenhough

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SATELLITE CAMPUSES

STREET CREDIT: CAMROSE SATELLITE CAMPUS (AUGUSTANA) Caleng Chang

DID YOU KNOW? You can get a University of Alberta MSc degree in Physical Therapy in Camrose too? The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Augustana satellite campus in Camrose currently has 24 students and five staff. Forty-six students have graduated from the physiotherapy program in Camrose and are currently working as physical therapists in St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, Centennial Centre in Ponoka and more. To get to know the Camrose family better, we decided to hit “the streets” of our Augustana campus and find out more.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT BEING A MEMBER OF THE CAMROSE SATELLITE CAMPUS?

PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S IN CAMROSE ATTEND AN EXERCISE THERAPY CLASS TAUGHT BY PHYSIOTHERAPIST CONNIE HARRISON FOR MSC PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS.

“My favourite part about being a student at the Camrose satellite campus is the sense of community, not only in the classroom or on campus, but also within the city of Camrose.” Mesha Hauck, first-year PT student

“I love the friendly and positive atmosphere at the Camrose satellite campus. It is a pleasure to come to work every day and see my students and colleagues.” Lisa Jasper, Augustana coordinator, instructor, and Rehab Science PhD student

“I love that I’m involved in every course in first year. It is great to see how concepts come together and to see how the students grow over the course of the one year.” Chris Zarski, clinical assistant professor in physical therapy

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WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF BEING PART OF THE U OF A?

“The U of A provides a great physiotherapy program. It gives a good mix of classroom learning and placements. The U of A also has a very high pass rate for the national exam. It provides a well-rounded, educational physiotherapy program, and the faculty works hard to prepare you to become the best clinicians possible.” Adam Schwabe

“I am proud to be a part of the U of A because of the values that the community represents. With the U of A you are surrounded by knowledgeable professors, mentors who are eager to offer guidance, and the constant support of the staff and your classmates.” Mesha Hauck

“I am proud to have been a part of such an innovative learning delivery model that opened the door for hundreds of future physical therapists to attend graduate school in a rural environment. This has led to a significant increase in the number of physical therapists working in and around the Camrose region.”

WHY WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THE SATELLITE PROGRAM?

“Here in Camrose, I feel we have the best of all worlds - an excellent physiotherapy program in a world-renowned university with the benefits of small class sizes and a small welcoming community.” Lisa Jasper

“The support and relationships gained by this small group of individuals helps students to meet the challenges that come with graduate school. The small groups also help with encouraging each other since the students tend to study and practice together right from day one.” Chris Zarski

“You are still a part of the bigger picture and receive the same support that is fundamental to the program. Camrose also offer advantages, such as a very short daily commute to school and plenty of parking available on campus. You also still have the same accessibility to necessary equipment and information.” Mesha Hauck

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WHAT MAKES THE CAMROSE SATELLITE CAMPUS/PROGRAM UNIQUE?

“The Camrose satellite campus is unique in that we have 12 students in each class which promotes camaraderie and a feeling of family. Everyone is very willing to help each other out - as well as have a lot of fun in between the hard work!” Lisa Jasper

“Most of the classes are done via live video conferencing so we are watching the lectures on TVs in front of the classroom. We get to see everything up close and can hear everything clearly. The school also has great study facilities which is very helpful come exam time.” Adam Schwabe

“The Camrose satellite program is unique in that it offers you the same quality of education as a large university, but you are able to have that learning experience in a close-knit environment.” Mesha Hauck

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NEW CERTIFICATE IN SEXUAL HEALTH

PARTNERSHIP IN COLOMBIA The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine has partnered with Universidad Del Rosario in Bogota, Colombia, to translate the pain certificate into Spanish. One of the major goals of this partnership is to offer Colombian graduate students and working clinicians evidence-based pain education provided by Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading experts in the field.

The new online Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health is currently under development and set to launch in 2016-17. The program is designed for current and aspiring professionals across health and education disciplines and will be of interest to those working in health, education, government and not-for-profit sectors. The aim of this program is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to facilitate learners to become best-practice professionals in sexual health.

AT A GLANCE... Academic Year 2014-15

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clinicians registered in our CPE courses, the highest number of course enrolments to date, Setting a record number of enrolments for the third consecutive year.

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clinicians from across Alberta and beyond, through live webcast, participated in a CPE conference/workshop.

clinicians took the Physiotherapy Practice in Canada (PPIC) course.

more clinicians graduated from the Certificate in Pain Management program.

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family physicians and rehabilitation clinicians attended the second annual Dr. David C. Reid Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic Conference.

PAIN CERTIFICATE ACCREDITED BY CAPM As of May 2015 the pain certificate courses are now approved towards credentialing through the Canadian Academy of Pain Management (CAPM). Accreditation by the CAPM acknowledges that the accredited member demonstrates a high standard of appropriate knowledge of the field of pain management and demonstrates the core attitudes requisite for the respectful, skillful, and compassionate care of pain sufferers.

GROWING AND GROWING Clinician engagement from across the province and beyond continues to grow with the highest course enrolment and workshop/conference/ webcast attendance since the CPE office opened in 2010.

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REWARDING CAREERS

PHD REHABILITATION SCIENCE

Rehabilitation Science (RS) is a specialized, interdisciplinary body of knowledge that supports rehabilitation professionals in their efforts to assist people whose disability interferes with their ability to live the life they choose. The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine offers both MSc and PhD degrees in Rehabilitation Science. Our programs prepare graduates for academic and research careers in rehabilitation science as well as leadership positions in health-care management, business and provincial and federal civil service.

AT A GLANCE... Academic Year 2014-15 MSc Rehabilitation Science Students

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The PhD RS program teaches doctoral students to understand the theoretical bases of rehabilitation science, to identify areas in which theoretical foundations are still required, and to design and conduct research investigations aimed at answering those questions. Areas of research extend across the age span and include systematic study of typical and disordered physical, neurological, psychological, and communication function. Specific areas of research include: musculoskeletal health, spinal cord injury, stroke, language development in children, disability and social justice, mental health, speech and swallowing, cardiovascular function, cancer rehabilitation, technology and aging, and audiology.

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SURGICAL DESIGN & SIMULATION Our MSc RS with a focus in Surgical Design and Simulation (Head and Neck Reconstruction) continues to grow and receive attention. Congrats to Heather Logan, MSc RS alumna, who was named to Avenue Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 40 under 40 list for her study that has led to one of the greatest shifts in surgical care for patients with head and neck cancer. She is currently the lead surgical design simulationist at the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM).

INTERNATIONALIZATION This year, Rehabilitation Science graduate students had the opportunity to conduct research abroad as part of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship Program. The scholarships were established by the Government of Canada to encourage graduate students to explore diversity through international research experiences in commonwealth countries. Our inaugural QEII Diamond Jubilee Scholar was Amber Savage.

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SNOTLESS NOSE DESIGNED TO TEACH MEDICAL STUDENTS WHERE TO STICK IT

garrett johnston The nose is hardly unexplored territory—no child needs a map to find Captain Booger’s buried treasure. But for medical students who need to learn the right way to look up a stranger’s schnoz, a map might be just the thing—or even better, a nose simulator. “They stick a long tool with a video camera called an endoscope up your nose. Typically, medical residents learn their technique on real patients, which can be painful because of the sensitive structures,” explains Laila Steen, who graduated Nov. 18 with a master’s in rehabilitation science from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Steen created the first nose simulator to help train medical students to perform the tricky diagnostic procedure, work that was part of her master’s work in the the surgical design and simulation program. The native of Oslo, Norway, constructed the simulator using CT scans of real noses that she manipulated with computer-aided design software, before sending the results to a 3-D printer. “As well as being cost effective, a simulator is more humane than practising on patients and a great example of how simulations can be used to teach new doctors,” Steen explains. Force sensors were incorporated into the model to provide trainees with immediate feedback through visual or audible signals, similar to a patient, and helps measure performance.

From furniture design to nostrils Before her foray into nose diagnostics, Steen designed furniture, winning an Interior Design Show Award during her time as an undergrad in the U of A’s interior design program. Winning that award made her consider her future as a designer. “I had the feeling that I could design furniture and be good at it, but at the end of the day was that really what I wanted to do?” She remembers her sister-in-law describing work she’d done with the Norwegian Peace Corps, designing a birth simulator to train people delivering babies in Africa, and felt a strong desire to make a similar impact. Shortly thereafter, Steen’s industrial design class heard a presentation from Heather Logan, a surgical designer and U of A alumna who now works at the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM). “One of the things they are known for at iRSM is facial prosthetics, which is normally a very labour-intensive process; hand-sculpting wax models is one example,” says Steen. But using a combination of medical and industrial design tools, the team at iRSM can scan patients and manipulate the digital images with computer-assisted design software to create the models, saving time and effort, and achieving a more accurate representation. “I was fascinated by the complexity and attracted by the chance to have such a positive impact on people, in this case patients,” Steen adds.

Logan was the first student to graduate from the U of A’s surgical design and simulation program. Steen becomes the second, a journey she says was possible from her work under brilliant minds such as Johan Wolfaardt, iRSM’s director of clinics and international relations and a professor in the Department of Surgery, and Bill Hodgetts, an audiology professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and iRSM’s program director of bone conduction amplification.

“IT’S VERY EXCITING TO BE TRAINING AND LEARNING WITH PEOPLE IN THIS PROGRAM. YOU REALLY ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE FIELD.” LAILA STEEN, REHAB SCIENCE GRAD

“Both are pioneers in their fields. They see the problems on the front line everyday in the clinic and that guides their research. As a designer that’s inspiring,” Steen says. In September, 2014, Steen shared her research at the Application of Advanced Digital Techniques in Head and Neck Surgery conference hosted by Peking University

in Beijing. This year, students and faculty from Peking University came to Edmonton to learn from Steen and her colleagues at iRSM about the role of digital technology in head and neck reconstruction. “It’s very exciting to be training and learning with people in this program. You really are at the forefront of the field.” One of the reasons Steen chose to study in Alberta was to improve her English, but that now seems laughable considering how her academic career took off. Even before convocation many options presented themselves before she took a job in Belgium as a clinical engineer, working with surgeons around the world in planning and creating custom models and guides for head and neck cancer patients. “With the work I have done at the U of A and iRSM, learning about medical design and building this nose simulator, I have the potential to work anywhere. It’s certainly not the way things would have turned out if I had stayed in Oslo.”

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at the University of Calgary, “Central Intake and E-referral” which is focused on knee OA.

LINDA WOODHOUSE SPEAKS AT THE EDMONTON WOOD

“People in Alberta are encouraged to seek service delivery in acute care hospitals, and to undergo surgery because then it is paid for by the public health-care system. This results in patients with LBP going to the emergency room and being prescribed pain medication with no instruction but to wait to see a surgeon,” says Woodhouse. “The reality is that less than 10 per cent of these patients actually need surgery, which means the wait time could have been used to perform useful exercises.”

FORUM ON KNEE INJURY HELD AT THE WEST EDMONTON MALL NEWCAP STAGE.

LINDA WOODHOUSE DR. DAVID MAGEE ENDOWED CHAIR IN MUSCULOSKELETAL CLINICAL RESEARCH

Education and innovation play a big role in making changes to the health-care system in Alberta and Canada. As Linda Woodhouse, chair holder of the Dr. David Magee Endowed Chair in Musculoskeletal Clinical Research, reflects on the past year, she notes progress in several projects aimed at educating and engaging the public, clinicians and stakeholders to promote quality patient care and drive innovation in our health-care system. “The 2014 Commonwealth Fund report on health systems in industrialized countries ranked Canada 10th out of 11 countries, just ahead of the United States. Although Canada is among the highest in per capita spending on health care among developed nations, it is not healthier. The rising cost of health care in Canada is unsustainable,” Woodhouse says.

Part of Woodhouse’s role here in Alberta is to develop new models of care delivery for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. A couple of key areas that her research team is focused on include developing new models of care that improve access and outcomes for patients with low back pain (LBP), and those with osteoarthritic (OA) knee pain. Woodhouse holds two Partnership and Innovation in the Health System (PRIHS) grants to implement change in health-care delivery system – “SpineAccess Alberta” which is focused on low back pain and, along with co-principal investigator Deborah Marshall

Similar types of non-surgical programs are being developed to manage patients with knee OA. “We are partnering to implement programs that will help patients manage their knee OA and significantly reduce their symptoms by introducing a comprehensive non-surgical treatment plan,” explains Woodhouse. “It involves educating patients in areas like nutrition and exercise training.” Essential to evaluating these programs is a data system that allows for sharing of patient information and integration of secondary data analysis between the public and private health-care sectors. “Patients are actually surprised that their information is not being shared. Lack of an integrated system to share health-care information harms patients.” For Woodhouse, one of the drivers of innovation who has always been an inspiration was Cy Frank, an orthopedic surgeon and CEO of Alberta Health Innovates Health Solutions (AIHS), who passed away suddenly in March 2015. A fellowship was created in Frank’s name that will provide the recipient with practice-based experience in health research and innovation. Maxi Miciak, PhD graduate from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine was the first recipient of this fellowship. “The passing of Cy was a tremendous loss to the community,” says Woodhouse. “Not just for health care in Alberta, but for all of Canada. He identified gaps and worked tirelessly to engage all stakeholders, from patients to policy makers, to promote innovative health research.” Innovating new technologies will continue to be a focus for Woodhouse and her team.

IBOLJA CERNAK (RIGHT) AND LESLEY MACDONALD GET READY TO SHOOT THEIR SEGMENT FOR GLOBAL’S WOMAN OF VISION.

IBOLJA CERNAK CHAIR IN MILITARY AND VETERANS’ CLINICAL REHABILITATION

Military research in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries in soldiers has made leaps and bounds over the past year. In November 2015, Ibolja Cernak, Chair in Military and Veterans’ Clinical Rehabilitation, showcased some of this military research on Global’s Woman of Vision segment. “Being selected as Global’s Woman of Vision for the month of November was a tremendous honour and one of the biggest highlights of the year,” says Cernak. “It was a great achievement for me personally and professionally.” As Cernak reflects on the past year, another accomplishment was working in collaboration with international institutions to publish a study identifying biomarkers that could indicate the development of traumatic brain injury. “By measuring biomarkers in a patient’s blood, it can guide the type of treatment and rehabilitation needed to recover,” explains Cernak. “The results can then be directly translated in a clinical setting for patients.” After the successful completion of the Resilience in Military (REIM) study, researchers identified the measures

capable of identifying the individuals’ ability to cope with stress, thus indicating who is at risk for developing neurological deficits. “REIM involved measuring parameters in saliva and urine, computerized cognitive testing and self-reported information collected through multiple questionnaires to monitor a soldier’s stress coping capacity at three different stages: pre-deployment, during deployment and six months after deployment,” explains Cernak. “We conducted the study on 160 current soldiers to see if a decline in mental health can be detected as early as possible.” Today, Cernak and Ada Leung, associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, are working with veterans with either PTSD or traumatic brain injuries to compare and identify the different brain patterns in each. This research uses the tools established in the REIM study combined with functional MRI imaging. “Our end goal here is to establish early and accurate diagnostic measures that identify PTSD or blast-induced traumatic brain injury, and differentiate the origin of related neurological dysfunction. This would enable us to preempt debilitating consequences of these conditions developed as a consequence of military service.”

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FACULTY-LEVEL RESEARCH Our faculty-level appointees (Kim Adams, David Bennett, Ibolja Cernak) continue to be world-class researchers in their fields. In addition to scholarly pursuits and publications, they are also involved in the community, bringing research from bench to bedside and back.

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“PULL MY FINGER!” SAY SCIENTISTS WHO SOLVE KNUCKLE-CRACKING RIDDLE

bryan alary “Pull my finger,” a phrase embraced by school-aged kids and embarrassing uncles the world over, is now being used to settle a decades-long debate about what happens when you crack your knuckles. In a new study published April 2015 in PLOS ONE, an international team of researchers led by the University of Alberta used MRI video to determine what happens inside finger joints to cause the distinctive popping sounds heard when cracking knuckles. For the first time, they observed that the cause is a cavity forming rapidly inside the joint. “We call it the ‘pull my finger study’—and actually pulled on someone’s finger and filmed what happens in the MRI. When you do that, you can actually see very clearly what is happening inside the joints,” explained lead author Greg Kawchuk, a professor in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Scientists have debated the cause of joint cracking for decades, dating back to 1947 when U.K. researchers first theorized vapour bubble formation as the cause. That was put in doubt in the 1970s when another team

“FRYER IS SO GIFTED AT IT, IT WAS LIKE HAVING THE WAYNE GRETZKY OF KNUCKLE CRACKING ON OUR TEAM.” GREG KAWCHUK, LEAD AUTHOR FACULTY OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE

of scientists instead pointed to collapsing bubbles as the cause. The idea for the project was born when Nanaimo chiropractor Jerome Fryer approached Kawchuk about a new knuckle-cracking theory. They decided to skip the theories and, with U of A colleagues Jacob Jaremko, Hongbo Zeng, Richard Thompson and Australian Lindsay Rowe, decided to actually look inside the joint. But to find an answer, the team needed someone capable of cracking knuckles on demand—a job that fell to Fryer himself. Kawchuk said most people have the ability to crack their knuckles, but unlike most, Fryer can do it in every finger, and after the standard recuperation time, he can do it again. “Fryer is so gifted at it, it was like having the Wayne Gretzky of knuckle cracking on our team,” said Kawchuk. Fryer’s fingers were inserted one at a time into a tube connected to a cable that was slowly pulled until the knuckle joint cracked. MRI video captured each crack in real time—occurring in less than 310 milliseconds. In every instance, the cracking and joint separation was associated with the rapid creation of a gas-filled cavity within the synovial fluid, a super-slippery substance that lubricates the joints. “It’s a little bit like forming a vacuum,” Kawchuk said. “As the joint surfaces suddenly separate, there is no more fluid available to fill the increasing joint volume, so a cavity is created and that event is what’s associated with the sound.”

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Cracking knuckles a sign of healthy joints? More than settling a scientific curiosity, the findings pave the way for new research into the therapeutic benefits or harms of joint cracking, explained Kawchuk, a PhD in bioengineering and expert in spinal structure and function. Scientists have calculated that the amount of force at work when you crack your knuckles has enough energy to cause damage to hard surfaces, yet research also shows that habitual knuckle cracking does not appear to cause long-term harm. Those conflicting results are something Kawchuk and his team plan to investigate next. “The ability to crack your knuckles could be related to joint health,” said Kawchuk, who believes this work could have implications for other joints in the body, including the spine, and help explain why joints become arthritic or injured.

water suddenly being drawn together just before the joint cracks. Kawchuk said he’d like to use even more advanced MRI technology to understand what happens in the joint after the pop, and what it all means for health.

In addition to solving the riddle of finger cracking, the team’s data revealed the presence of a white flash that appears just before cracking. No one has observed it before, said Kawchuk, an occurrence he believes is

“It may be that we can use this new discovery to see when joint problems begin long before symptoms start, which would give patients and clinicians the possibility of addressing joint problems before they begin.”

INSTITUTES AND CENTRES

INSTITUTE FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE SCIENCES IN MEDICINE The Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) is an internationally-renowned specialized clinic and research institute focused on medical reconstructive sciences, rehabilitation and regeneration with the vision to heal through compassion and science, one patient at a time. Established in 1993, iRSM is an institute of the University of Alberta operating in partnership with Covenant Health and Alberta Health Services. iRSM is an exceptional interdisciplinary institute, not only delivering excellence in the treatment of facial defects, trauma and cancer, but also advancing the frontiers of health care. Interdisciplinary teams of surgeons and medical specialists, engineers, designers and materials experts work together to develop highlyspecialized, biomechanical research innovations recognized for advancing digital design of surgery and additive manufacturing (3D printing) of medical devices. The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine leads the University of Alberta arm of iRSM, with a number of professors in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders serving as iRSM leaders. As the research director for iRSM, Jana Rieger’s role is to facilitate the development of research teams in areas such as reconstructive and bio-implantable materials. With a focus on head and neck cancer patients, Rieger’s research explores the use of mHealth technology to improve functional outcomes in patients with swallowing disorders. Bill Hodgetts is the program director for the bone conduction amplification clinical program, where his research involves developing and improving the functions of implantable bone conduction hearing aids. Hodgetts also teaches in the areas of hearing science and audiology and research methods.

CANCER SURVIVOR AMANDA GUTHRIE OF SASKATOON PREPARES TO RECEIVE A NEW PROSTHESIS AT IRSM IN EDMONTON. (PHOTO COURTESY AMANDA GUTHRIE)

REHABILITATION RESEARCH CENTRE The Rehabilitation Research Centre (RRC) supports and undertakes health-related research in the rehabilitation disciplines. The RRC consults broadly with graduate students, faculty and community members conducting research and evaluation projects.

Heather Logan, is the first graduate from our MSc Rehabilitation Science program with a focus on surgical design and simulation. After completing a practicum at iRSM, she returned as a surgical design simulationist, working closely with patients and facial prosthetics. At just 30 years old, Logan is an adjunct assistant professor at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and was recently recognized as one of Edmonton’s Top 40 under 40.

In 2014, RRC provided research consulting services related to rehabilitation sciences for 22 faculty-led projects, continued the successful ‘Senior Student Mentorship’ where PhD students worked as consultants to other thesis-based students, and published a report in December 2014. RRC continues to support graduate student training and interdisciplinary grant applications. We also continue to develop research links with the clinical community.

iRSM Executive Director Mark Redmond also serves as an adjunct professor within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.

RRC research associates are experts in their field who ensure the best methodological and analytical strategies are carried out on any given project.

DNA SAMPLES OF PEOPLE WHO STUTTER WERE COLLECTED FOR A STUDY IN HOPES OF FINDING THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF STUTTERING.

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Chuck-a-Puck: Friends of ISTAR, a small group of volunteers, partnered with the Edmonton Oil Kings to raise funds for the institute on Oct. 14, 2014. Proceeds came from a portion of ticket sales and foam pucks sold to fans to participate in the Chuck-a-Puck event. The puck that landed closest to centre ice took home a cash prize.

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An ISTAR research study discovered abnormal brain development in Broca’s area, the region of the brain responsible for speech, in people that stutter. More than 100 brain MRI images of males between the ages of six to 48 years were studied.

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Audiovisual technology was purchased thanks to a generous grant from Telus to allow clients who are unable to reach Edmonton or Calgary to receive treatment remotely. Eleven-year-old Connor Franklin was one of the patients who was able to use this technology for his sessions in his hometown of Marwayne, Alberta. After the introduction, the number of clients seen using the technology increased by 315 per cent.

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Led by Derek Beal, former executive director, we collected 150 DNA samples of people who stuttered and their family members to add to a DNA bank in hopes of better understanding the underlying cause of stuttering.

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Tim Sesink, a full-time pastor, was one of the first clients to use video-self modelling (VSM), a type of treatment that involves a participant watching themselves speaking fluently. Results from a pilot study showed VSM helped reduce stuttering frequency in clients who had relapsed after therapy.

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Jackie Schoenberger, a former client of ISTAR, bequeathed $100,000 in her will to ISTAR. Her son, Pearse, also received treatment from ISTAR and is now able to speak in front of crowds, something most people are afraid to do.

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ISTAR has also contributed to the education of several students from various universities and the professional development of practicing speechlanguage pathologists through our stuttering training programs. Both the Edmonton and Calgary office continue to facilitate learning and research to enhance the treatment programs for their clients.

The Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) is one of the world’s leading centres that specializes in the treatment and research of stuttering, a communication disorder that affects an estimated 30,000 Albertans and 290,000 Canadians. During 2014-15, ISTAR staff served 395 clients, received two new research grants for a total of $170,000, and contributed to research in three publications. In addition, donations were received from the Elks and Royal Purple lodges, long-time supporters of ISTAR, as well as several individual donors.

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GLEN SATHER SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC The Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic at the University of Alberta is one of the nation’s leading multidisciplinary clinics treating active people with musculoskeletal, sport and exercise-related concerns for more than 25 years. The team of experts at the clinic include physiotherapists, massage therapists, orthotists, sports physicians, orthopedic surgeons and physiatrists.

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n Oct. 10. 2014, Glen Sather himself visited O the clinic for a tour of its new home at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. The clinic provided first-class treatment and rehabilitation to the Edmonton Oilers during the years Sather was coach, and continues to serve athletes on both the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimos.

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I n 2015, the Prevention and Return to Activity Centre (PRAC) moved to its new location at Foote Field at the University of Alberta South Campus. The centre offers classes for patients with softtissue knee injuries to build strength and be able to return to performing activities. A partnership between the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, the centre is also focused on student learning and research by providing practicum placements in both faculties and having researchers utilize the space.

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helby Karpman, sports medicine physician at the S Glen Sather Clinic, and his team of researchers answered the question: Which is more dangerous: MMA fighting or boxing? The team studied postfight records from mixed martial artists (MMA) and boxers. Their conclusion was MMA fighters suffered mostly from bruises and contusions but boxers are more likely to lose consciousness.

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J ackie Whittaker, joined the Glen Sather Clinic as research director. The research mandate of the clinic is to advance knowledge in ambulatory musculoskeletal, sport and exercise medicine and rehabilitation outcomes-based research.

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The Glen Sather Clinic, already a Canadian leader in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, sport- and exercise-related injuries, has launched the Prevention and Return to Injury Centre (PRAC). Located at Foote Field on the U of Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Campus, the satellite facility is home to specialized fitness classes geared toward strength and conditioning and return to play.

Jackie Whittaker, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, was named the research director of the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic. With Jackie Whittaker leading the research team, the clinic will provide patients with opportunities to participate in research. The clinic will also provide access to facilities and patients for researchers and clinicians undertaking studies related to sport and exercise-based musculoskeletal medicine. Key areas of research at the Glen Sather Clinic include: prevention and rehabilitation of knee injury, optimal care pathways for shoulder injury, sport concussion, and return to active, healthy living after sport injury. Currently, Whittakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research is focused on the prevention and consequences of youth sport injuries as it relates to the origins of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis. Her overarching interests lie in scientific inquiry that will substantially influence a shift in the approach taken to manage these diseases to include preventing and/or halting their onset after injury. Whittaker also had the opportunity to share with the public some of her recommendations for prevention and treatment of knee joint injuries as a speaker and panelist at the Wood Forum on Knee Injury on October 24, 2015. Whittaker is a recognized clinical specialist in musculoskeletal physical therapy with 22 years of clinical practice experience and eight years of academic training. Jackie received her physical therapy degree from the University of Alberta, completed her PhD in musculoskeletal rehabilitation at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and finished a post-doctoral fellowship at the International Olympic Committee funded Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre at the University of Calgary.

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BRINGING FROM BUILDING HOMES REHABILITATION SCIENCE TO BUILDING FUTURES TO BRAZIL laurie wang When Marisa Mancini and her husband Sergio Fonseca first set foot in Edmonton in 1987, they didn’t know what to expect. Arriving from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to take the Master’s thesis-based programs at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, they were pleasantly surprised. “We had just gotten married the week before, and we knew this was a great opportunity for us,” Mancini says. “We both received scholarships from the government of Brazil to study rehabilitation in Alberta.” Mancini completed her MSc Occupational Therapy (thesis-based) at the same time Fonseca completed his MSc Physical Therapy (thesis-based) in 1989. These thesis-based research-intensive programs are equivalent to today’s Master’s programs in Rehabilitation Science at the U of A. “I remember when we were at the U of A, we were so surprised there was a computer lab! Back then in Belo Horizonte, we didn’t have lab facilities and would have

“DAVID MAGEE IS A WONDERFUL AND DEAR FRIEND WHO COMES TO BRAZIL EVERY YEAR AND STAYS WITH US. WHEN OUR YOUNGER DAUGHTER WAS BORN, HE CAME TO VISIT HER AT THE HOSPITAL. HE’S OUR CHILDREN’S CANADIAN GRANDFATHER.” SERGIO FONSECA, MSC PT (THESIS-BASED) CLASS OF ‘89

to go visit a friend if we wanted to use the computer,” Mancini smiles. “The infrastructure was excellent. The professors were knowledgeable and we received a strong education,” Fonseca says. Now the dean of the Faculty of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Belo Horizonte, Fonseca credits his time at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine for being integral in his and Mancini’s career. Mancini, a full professor of occupational therapy at UFMG, agrees. The couple later helped create the MSc and PhD programs in Rehabilitation Science at UFMG. “We gathered a group of faculty colleagues at UFMG to start a graduate program in Rehabilitation Science in 2000. We led the writing of the proposal for this program and submitted it to the Ministry of Education,” explains Mancini. “The Master’s program in Rehabilitation Science at UFMG officially started in 2002.” The doctorate program in Rehabilitation Science was later established in 2005. “These programs are recognized and approved at the federal level in Brazil. They are also graded very high by the government and considered programs of international excellence,” says Mancini. The faculty and programs have come a long way since Mancini and Fonseca went back in 1989. Now the Faculty of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy at UFMG has many partnerships

REHAB MED ALUMNI CLASS NOTES My favourite memories are of BBQs at the beginning of the year, complete with fantastic food, an opportunity to meet people from other disciplines, and a chance to win an iPad. I also loved the free Rehab Med swag there! I finished my degree in July, and moved to the States (Oregon) at the beginning of August. I am currently working in a school district in Portland, as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Christy Woodruff Speech-Language Pathologist North Clackamas School District MSc Speech-Language Pathology, Class of 2015

We all worked hard and played hard, made some great friends and the degree helped me land a job with a great company I have been with for 25 years. I have worked for the WCB for 25 years, I am a health-care consultant for this organization now. I am happily married and have three wonderful children. with rehabilitation centres and hospitals in Belo Horizonte, allowing faculty and staff to continue their translational research. “Most of my former students work in rehabilitation centres with children, and it makes it easy for me to collaborate on my research projects. We keep the physiotherapists and occupational therapists updated on what’s happening in terms of research and they help us facilitate access to patients to continue our clinical research,” says Mancini. Both Fonseca and Mancini are self-proclaimed proud alumni of the University of Alberta, and they continue to keep in touch with their former instructors and supervisors at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. “David Magee is a wonderful and dear friend who comes to Brazil every year and stays with us,” Fonseca smiles. “When our younger daughter was born, he came to visit her at the hospital. He’s our children’s Canadian grandfather.” They also value their long-lasting friendship with Johanna Darrah, a former colleague from the Master’s program at U of A. “The University of Alberta has offered us excellent education and dear Canadian friends,” says Mancini.

Calvin Haws Health-Care Consultant BSc Occupational Therapy, Class of 1990

[My favourite memory was] when I was able to bring my 17-year-old border collie dog to a demonstration in Corbett Hall put on by the Animal Rehab Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. After graduation in 2015, I have gone on to complete continuing education in Canine and Equine Rehabilitation through the Animal Rehab Division. I currently work in Calgary at the Canine Fitness Centre treating post op, geriatric, neurological and sporting dogs, as well as Oxtoby Equine treating high performance riding horses. Sandra Oxtoby Oxtoby Equine MSc Physical Therapy, Class of 2015

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DONOR FEATURE

FROM BUILDING HOMES TO BUILDING FUTURES caleng chang Giving back is a big deal to Linda Miller, who started her own ergonomics company, EWI Works, in 1991 with this goal in mind. “Through all of life’s difficult stages, not only do you need therapy to overcome challenges but you need innovation as well,” says Miller on the importance of using technology to help create new solutions. Miller graduated with a BSc. Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine in 1989. After taking a work rehabilitation class and learning about how to integrate technology and design into practice, Miller knew she wanted to innovate to help others. Her business has successfully built ergonomic solutions for several companies and has continually used applied research to find new technologies to work with. “I think it’s mandatory to stay current in order to maintain best practices,” explains Miller. “Collaborating and staying connected to long-term education will help grow professions. By being involved in the community, you gain more ideas and never become stagnant.” Miller also gives back by supporting future innovators in rehabilitation. She created the Dorothy and Harvey Miller Graduate Scholarship in Innovative Occupational Therapy, an endowed fund for OT students at the U of A, named after her parents, whom she credits for inspiring her towards innovation. Miller’s parents owned a construction company that started off by building homes, which then moved into building senior adult housing.

The transition meant the company needed to be more creative in how they built functional living spaces for seniors, and being innovative was key in making that possible. “Universities are such exciting places to be,” says Miller. “To help these high quality students achieve their potential, it is important to give back and that is why

“COLLABORATING AND STAYING CONNECTED TO LONG-TERM EDUCATION WILL HELP GROW PROFESSIONS. BY BEING INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY, YOU GAIN MORE IDEAS AND NEVER BECOME STAGNANT.” LINDA MILLER, OT CLASS OF ‘89

we created the scholarship.” In addition, Miller is currently an alumni council rep at the University of Alberta, and is also actively involved with the Department of Occupational Therapy. She and Lili Liu, chair of the occupational therapy department, are currently accepting papers for a special issue of WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation (IOS Press), focusing on technologies in the workplace. “In practice, things can get discouraging,” explains Miller. “It’s important to reach out to universities and institutions and get involved to re-energize yourself; remind yourself of what you need to focus on and

LOCATED IN SOUTH EDMONTON, EWI WORKS PROVIDES INNOVATIVE ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS TO VARIOUS CLIENTS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, GOVERNMENT AND OFFICES. THE TEAM AT EWI WORKS CONSISTS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, ERGONOMISTS AND DESIGNERS.

challenge yourself.” Having alumni involved is part of the cycle that will continually foster the growth of students, instructors and professionals. It doesn’t take a lot to get engaged— simply picking up the phone and reaching out is the first step. “Linda has long exemplified a level of commitment to the university, her profession and her community that can serve as an inspiration for others,” says John Voyer, director of advancement at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. “Her passion as a volunteer, leader and entrepreneur is directly related to her family and her personal experiences as a student, teacher, lecturer, mentor, daughter and mother.” “Advanced education is critical to the success and advancement of society,” says Miller. “For some students, a university education can appear to be out of reach. Having access to scholarships can ease that burden for students allowing them to focus on their education.” For Miller, giving back doesn’t always mean donations or fundraising. It can be as simple as staying connected to the university, attending alumni functions and promoting the achievements of faculty in the community or daily practice.

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CLINICAL PLACEMENTS

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ALUMNI AND CLINICS FOR HOSTING CLINICAL PLACEMENTS FOR OUR STUDENTS!

occupational therapy 612 Student Clinical Placements at:

Alberta Children’s Hospital Foothills Medical Centre Black Diamond Oilfields Hospital Canmore Hospital Acadia Community Health Centre Cambrian Heights Health Centre High River Health Centre Corrections Canada AHS HomeCare Edmonton AHS HomeCare Airdrie AHS HomeCare Calgary AHS Integrated Supportive/Facility Living Peter Lougheed Centre Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre Rockyview General Hospital South Calgary Health Centre Sheldon Chumir Health Centre South Health Campus Strathmore Health Centre Strathmore Hospital Red Deer 49th St. Health Centennial Centre for Mental Health Camrose Community Rehab Program Daysland Health Centre Drumheller Health Centre AHS HomeCare Red Deer AHS HomeCare Sedgewick AHS HomeCare Wetaskiwin Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre Olds Hospital and Care Centre Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre Red Deer Regional Health Centre Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre Stettler Hospital and Care Centre Tofield Health Centre Vegreville Care Centre Vermilion Health Centre Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre Alberta Hospital Cross Cancer Institute Community Aids to Independent Living Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Services Regional Collaborative Delivery Services Continuing Care Psychiatric Consulting Services Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Home Living Program Edmonton Home Living Program Morinville Home Living Program St. Albert Royal Alexandra Hospital Sturgeon Hospital Supportive Living University of Alberta Hospital Westview Health Centre Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Community Health Services Barrhead Community Health Services Edson Community Health Services Hinton Northern Lights Regional Hospital North West Health Centre AHS HomeCare Grande Prairie LacLaBiche Healthcare Centre Peace River Community Health Centre

Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre Slave Lake Healthcare Centre Westlock Healthcare Centre Lethbridge Community Health Services AHS HomeCare Lethbridge Lethbridge Hospital Medicine Hat Hospital Carewest Beddington Carewest Belcher Carewest Boyack Carewest Fanning Carewest Garrison Green Carewest Glenmore Park Carewest Sarcee Bethany Airdrie Bethany Calgary Father Lacombe Care Centre Bethany CollegeSide Allen Gray Continuing Care Capital Care Dickensfield Capital Care Lynnwood Capital Care Norwood Capital Care Strathcona Citadel Care Centre Extendicare Eaux Claires Extendicare Leduc ExtendLedu Good Samaritan Southgate Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Kipnes Centre for Veterans Rehab and Retreat Shepherd’s Care Kensington Shepherd’s Care Millwoods Edmonton General Continuing Care Grey Nuns Community Hospital Misericordia Community Health Centre St. Marys Hospital St. Michael’s Health Centre Youville Home LifeMark Institute Boyle Street Community Services Canadian Mental Health Association Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton Centre for Autism Services Alberta Elves Special Needs Society ImForKids Providdence Child Development Society Between Friends Canadian Forces Easter Seals Camp Horizon George Spady Centre Society HIV Community Link Potential Place Society Schizophrenia Society Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton Workers Compensation Board Womens Emergency Accommodation Centre Burnaby Home Health CBI Fraser Valley Child Development Centre GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre Hope Mental Health Centre Island Hand Therapy Clinic

Kelowna General Hospital Kootenay Lake Hospital Kootenay Health Services Nanaimo Child Development Centre Highland Health and Family Development Orion Health Pacifc Spirit Community Health Centre Prince George Child Development Centre Prince Rupert Regional Hospital Queen Alexandra Centre for Children Quesnel Dhild Development Centre Royal Columbian Hospital St. Pauls Hospital University Hospital of Northern BC Vernon Hospital Curtin University LifeTec Hlutverkasetur Surakarta Health Polytechnic Camphill Veterans SD24 Sturgeon SD #24 Black Gold SD #18 Integrated Chronic Care Service Deh Cho Health & Social Services Stanton Territorial Hospital Hamilton General Hospital Victoria Hospital Queen Elizabeth II HO CBI Health Group Community Services Saskatoon Fitzpatrick’s Occupational Therapy Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools iPM Occupational Therapy Kinsmen Children’s Centre Lloydminister Hospital Lloydminister Public School Division McKerracher Centre North Battleford Medical Clinic Northwest School Division Parkridge Centre Pasqua Hospital Prairie Spirit School Division Providence Place Regina General Hospital Royal University Hospital School Wellness Team Sherbrook Community Centre St. Joseph’s Hospital Saskatoon City Hospital St. Paul’s Hospital Sunrise Health Authority Theraplay University of Saskatchewan Victoria Hospital Wascana Rehabilitation Centre CBI Calgary CBI Red Deer Function 1st Pediatrics Sensational Kids Simply OT Renfrew Educational Services Edmonton Catholic SD#7 Edmonton Public SD #7

physical therapy

582 Student Clinical Placements at:

Academy Place - LifeMark Physiotherapy Active Physio Works - Dynamic Active Physio Works - Kensington Active Physio Works - St. Albert Alberta Children’s Hospital Alberta Hospital Edmonton Alberta Physical Therapy Clinics Association for the Rehabilitation Brain Injured Athabasca Centre - LifeMark Physiotherapy Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Bethany Care Society - Calgary Black Diamond Oilfields General Hospital Bonnyville Health Centre Bourassa and Associates Rehab Centre Bowden Physiotherapy & Gym Brooks Health Centre Calgary Youth Physiotherapy Callingwood Physical Therapy Camrose Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Camrose St. Mary’s Hospital Canmore General Hospital Capital Care Dickinsfield Capital Care Grandview Capital Care Strathcona Care Centre CBI - Action PT - Red Deer CBI - Burnewood Physical Therapy CBI - Calgary Central CBI - Calgary Industrial CBI - Calgary North East CBI - Calgary South CBI - Health Centre - Red Deer CBI - Hospital Side-Red Deer CBI - Lethbridge CBI - Medicine Hat CBI - ReMed CBI Physiotherapy Clinic - Northside Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury Chestermere - LifeMark Physiotherapy Child Development Centre Chinook Regional Hospital Claresholm General Hospital Clearwater Physiotherapy Community Health Services - Calgary Fall Prevention Clinic Community Health Services - High River Community Health Services Camrose Community Rehabilitation Program Community Health Services Camrose Healthy Living Centre Community Health Services Healthy Living Supervised Exercise Program Community Health Services Red Deer Community Health Services Sylvan Lake Community Health Services Vegreville Community Health Services - Vermilion Community Health Services CRIS-West Community Health Services - Westlock Community Health Services - Lethbridge Community Neurorehab Services Physio Clinic Corbett Hall Student Physical Therapy Clinic Cross Cancer Institute Daysland Health Centre Department of Physical Therapy - Research Based: Lauren Beaupre Department of Physical Therapy - Research Based: Margie McNeely Didsbury District Health Centre

Diverse Sports Physical Therapy Clinic Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre Edmonton General Cont Care Centre Edmonton Musculoskeletal Centre Physiotherapy Clinic Edmonton Public School Division #7 Edson Healthcare Centre Elves Special Needs Society Excel Physical Therapy Father Bauer Arena - LifeMark Health Centre Fit Physiotherapy Foothills Medical Centre Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Franklin Centre - LifeMark Physiotherapy Genesis Place - LifeMark Physiotherapy Glen Sather UofA Sports Medicine Centre Glenmore Park Physiotherapy Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Grande Cache Community Health Complex Grange Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Clinic Grey Nuns Community Hospital & Health Centre Hardisty Health Centre Heritage Hill - LifeMark Physiotherapy Clinic Hinton Healthcare Centre Home Care - Red Deer Home Care (Bremner) Home Care - Camrose Home Care Home Care Calgary Zone Home Living Program - Edmonton Zone Hong Kong - Tung Wah Hospital In Step Physical Therapy Clinic Innisfail Health Centre Integrated Supportive & Facility Living - Allied Health Intercare Kensington Physical Therapy Kinesis Physical Therapy Corp Kingsway - LifeMark Physiotherapy Lacombe Physiotherapy Clinic Ltd. Lake Beaumaris - LifeMark Physiotherapy Lamont Health Care Centre Leduc - LifeMark Physiotherapy Lime Physical Therapy Max Bell Arena - LifeMark Physiotherapy Mayor Magrath - LifeMark Physiotherapy Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Mills Memorial Hospital Millwoods - LifeMark Physiotherapy Mira Health Centre - Lifemark Physiotherapy Misericordia Community Health Centre Momentum Health - Creekside Clinic Momentum Health - Ogden Clinic Momentum Health - West Springs Clinic Momentum Spine and Sport Physiotherapy Nepal Matri Griha Physiotherapy Clinic New Zealand - Manakau City Physiotherapy North East Calgary - LifeMark Health Centre Nose Creek Sport Physical Therapy Beddington Nose Creek Sport Physical Therapy Thorncliffe Panther Sport Medicine & Rehab Centres Cardel Place Panther Sport Medicine & Rehab Centres Trico Centre Parkland Rehabilitation Ltd. Parkland School Division #70

Peak Physical Therapy Performance Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Peter Lougheed Centre Pivotal Physiotherapy - Fort Saskatchewan Pivotal Physiotherapy - North Edmonton Primary Care Networks - North Zone Propel Sports Physical Therapy PT Health - Advantage Health Aspen PT Health - Advantage Health Corporate Sport Physio PT Health - Belmead Physical Therapy PT Health - Maximum Potential Physiotherapy PT Health - Sherwood Park PT Health - Sturgeon Valley Physiotherapy Quarry Park - LifeMark Physiotherapy Rebound Health Centre Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre Rocky Mountain House Health Centre Rockyview General Hospital Royal Alexandra Hospital Rutherford Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Clinic Seton - Jasper Healthcare Centre Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre Sherwood Park Sports Physiotherapy Silverado Sport Physiotherapy South Calgary Health Centre South Health Campus Southland Leisure Centre - LifeMark Physiotherapy Sports Medicine Centre Sports Plus Physical Therapy Clinic Spring Hill Sport Physiotherapy - LifeMark Springborough - LifeMark Physiotherapy St. Boniface Hospital St. Michael’s Health Centre Stanton Territorial Hospital Stony Plain - LifeMark Physiotherapy Strathcona Community Hospital Strathcona Physiotherapy Strathmore Hospital Sturgeon Community Hospital Summerside Children’s Sport and Physiotherapy Sundre Hospital and Care Centre Sunridge Way NE- LifeMark Health Centre Sunrise Physical Therapy Supportive Living Program Talisman Centre - LifeMark Health Centre Tamarack Physical Therapy Tawa Physical Therapy Three Hills Health Centre Tofield Health Centre Tom Baker Cancer Centre University of Alberta Hospital Vermilion Health Centre Village Square Mall - LifeMark Physiotherapy Wainwright Health Centre WE Physio Performance & Wellness Westlock Healthcare Centre Westview Health Centre - Stony Plain Hospital Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre Whitecourt Healthcare Centre Willow Brook-LifeMark Physiotherapy Worker’s Compensation Board Yellowhead Tribal Council

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ALUMNI AND CLINICS FOR HOSTING CLINICAL PLACEMENTS FOR OUR STUDENTS!

Communication Sciences and Disorders

AHS South - Community Health Services – Lethbridge Children’s Allied Health AHS South - Chinook Regional Hospital AHS North - Community Health Services Cold Lake Community Health Services Grande Prairie Community Health Services Seton Jasper Health Centre AHS South - Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Carewest - Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre Alberta Covenant Health - Grey Nuns Hospital Covenant Health - Misericordia Hospital Covenant Health - Villa Marie Alberta ARBI - Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured in Calgary University of Alberta - Corbett Hall Early Education Program ISTAR - Institute for Stuttering Treatment & Research - Edmonton Edmonton Catholic School District Alberta Edmonton Public School District Alberta Private/Independent – Reseau D’Adaptation Scolaire Renfrew Educational Services - Alberta St. Albert District School Board Alberta Abbottsford School District 34, British Columbia Chilliwack Hospital, British Columbia Summerland Health Centre - Community Health Services – Summerland, British Columbia Fraser Valley Childhood Development Centre, British Columbia Greater Victoria School District 61, British Columbia Kelowna General Hospital, British Columbia Langley Public Health Unit, British Columbia Langley School District 35, British Columbia Okanagan School District 67, British Columbia Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, British Columbia Surrey Memorial Hospital, British Columbia

363 Student Clinical Placements at:

AHS Calgary - Alberta Children’s Hospital AHS Calgary – Peter Lougheed -Community Accessible Rehab AHS Calgary – Cochrane HC AHS Calgary - Community Health Services Northwest Community Health Centre South Calgary Health Centre AHS Calgary - Foothills Hospital AHS Calgary - HomeCare AHS Calgary - Okotoks AHS Calgary - Peter Lougheed Centre AHS Calgary - Sheldon Chumir Hospital – Early Supported Discharge AHS Calgary - South Health Campus AHS Central - Centennial Centre for Brain Injury AHS Central - Community Health Services – Red Deer Regional Health Centre AHS Central - Red Deer Regional Hospital AHS Central – Vermillion HC AHS Edmonton - Community Health Services East Edmonton HC Duggan HC Northgate HC West Jasper Place HC Westlawn HC Leduc HC Strathcona County HC Spruce Grove HC St. Albert HC AHS Edmonton - Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Services (CRIS) – West/East AHS Edmonton - Facility Living – SLP Consulting Services in Continuing Care AHS Edmonton - Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital AHS Edmonton - Royal Alexandra Hospital AHS Edmonton - University of Alberta Hospital

AT A GLANCE 2015

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Terrace Child Development Centre, British Columbia Autism Association International – Perth Australia Bethesda Hospital - Manitoba Portage District General Hospital - Manitoba Society for Manitobans with Disabilities St. Boniface Hospital – Winnipeg Manitoba St. James Assiniboia School District – Winnipeg Manitoba Janeway Children’s Health & Rehabilitation Centre – St. John’s Newfoundland L.A. Miller Centre – St. John’s Newfoundland Newfoundland Eastern School District – St. John’s Newfoundland Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders - Stanton Yellowknife Hospital 1to1 Rehab – Richmond Ontario Regina Qu’Appelle Community Health Services – Regina Saskatchewan Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Horizon School District – Humbolt Saskatchewan Kinsmen Children’s Centre – Saskatoon Saskatchewan Prairie Valley School District – Regina Saskatchewan Regina General Hospital – Regina Saskatchewan Royal University Hospital – Saskatoon Saskatchewan Saskatoon City Hospital – Saskatoon Saskatchewan Society for Manitobans with Disabilities – Winnipeg Manitoba St. Paul’s Hospital – Saskatoon Saskatchewan Westwinds Primary Health Centre – Saskatoon Saskatchewan

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THANK YOU

$1,349,542 raised towards innovative teaching, world-class research and clinical service in 2014-15

Creation of the

Quinam & Chan Juan Wang Bursary

Dorothy & Harvey Miller Graduate Scholarship in Innovative Occupational Therapy

for MSc Speech-Language Pathology students

Continuing support of Alberta Elks Foundation, Elks and Royal Purple Lodges and Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children for ISTAR

Donation from Telus Community Foundation for TeleHealth Suite at ISTAR

Ongoing support of the Royal Canadian Legion and its many branches and True Patriot Love Foundation in support of Military and Veterans Health and Rehabilitation

several grants

secured from faculty for research

Creation of the Ashley Future Voices Fund

Creation of the Deborah Kully Scholarship in Stuttering Treatment and Research

Creation of the Joan Loomis Graduate Scholarship in Physical Therapy

Creation of the Tetarenko Family Bursary

Thank you to all our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and friends – you truly are the heroes of Rehabilitation Medicine.

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