Power up! How becoming a new power mobility user contributes to children’s participation and well-being

Apr 14, 2023

The aim of this study is to understand the experiences of older children who are new Power Mobility Device (PMD) users. The study purposes are to: describe individual sense of well-being as reported by children who receive their first PMD, determine changes in home...

Addressing indirect and wider health impacts on families of children living with a disability

Apr 14, 2023

The threat of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the challenges experienced by families of children with disabilities as well as widened the gaps in our healthcare system for those who are disabled. The pandemic has changed how children with disabilities receive care...

Capturing change: Understanding the Physical and Psychosocial Impacts of Adaptive Bikes: Phase 1 Development of an Adaptive Bike Assessment

Apr 14, 2023

Physical activity is an important aspect of healthy childhood development. By participating in leisure activities, such as riding a bicycle, children can improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and bone density. In addition, engagement in leisure activities provide...

Concurrent use of transcranial magnetic stimulation and constraint induced movement therapy in children with unilateral cerebral palsy

Apr 14, 2023

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common cause of childhood physical disability. Early CP diagnosis and intervention are crucial to improving outcomes in these patients. Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) has become a standard therapeutic intervention for...

Developing a Living Laboratory in Pediatric Rehabilitation: A New Paradigm for Integrated Knowledge Exchange and Patient Engagement in Research: Phase 1

Apr 14, 2023

People are interested in using Living Labs to improve research and healthcare services. Living labs help researchers and clients to share knowledge in new and creative ways. The goal of this project is to design a Living Lab at SSCY center. To come up with a Living...