exercise

• Let’s Boogie: Can Dance Programs Help People with Lung Disease?

  Posted on January 3, 2017 in News & Events

  Shortness of breath and fatigue are symptoms of lung disease that limit one’s ability to exercise. Exercise helps reduce the severity of these symptoms, but as many of us know, it can be challenging to stick to an exercise program, or find a physical activity we truly enjoy. Drs. Dina Brooks and Kara Patterson say […]

• Inaugural University of Toronto, Dept of Physical Therapy Workshop: Exercise Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach

  Posted on November 12, 2016 in Events

  This hands-on course is offered on November 12th-13th, 2016 by the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. The course also includes an interactive online component prior to the hands-on weekend workshop. This course will provide an evidence-based overview of pulmonary rehabilitation with a special focus on exercise that will be relevant for […]

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  Registration has closed for this event. November 12-13, 2016 This hands-on course is offered by […]

• Transcending Transplant: How Dr. Sunita Mathur Helps Recipients Stay Fit

  Posted on August 9, 2016 in News & Events

  Dr. Mathur’s research helps organ transplant recipients get back to enjoying the activities they love. Recently, Dr. Mathur received an email from John Rost, a bilateral lung transplant recipient and Texan blogger. His website, The Primal Transplant – A Story of Living With New Lungs, a New Lifestyle, and Swinging Kettlebells, chronicles John’s journey towards health and wellbeing […]

• PhD Profile: Patrick Jachyra Examines Physical Activity Participation Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  Posted on July 5, 2016 in News & Events

  PhD candidate Patrick Jachyra is critically examining how social, behavioural, cultural, institutional, and public policy mechanisms mediate physical activity participation for young people with ASD. Recently awarded the Kimel Family Graduate Student Scholarship in Pediatric Disability Research (2016-2017) from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Patrick sat down with us to discuss his research endeavours.   […]

• Doctor’s Orders: Keep Moving To Recover From Stroke!

  Posted on May 31, 2016 in News & Events

  Department of Physical Therapy Professor Dr. Nancy Salbach advises Toronto Star readers that exercise is key to improving coordination and preventing a repeat stroke. Read Dr. Salbach’s Doctor’s Notes column to learn more!