Each Step of Recovery, Beginning to End
Assessment and treatment services for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, psychiatric problems, pediatrics, geriatrics, and chronic pain.
During the COVID-19 crisis, GLA is operating and providing remote and virtual assessments and treatment by our CMs, OTs, SWs, RTs, PTs and psychologists.
Thomas Andreas Klatt v. La Toc Holdings Limited, 2021 ONSC 2121
Hope you are enjoying the winter season! In this edition of our newsletter, we will be discussing the court decision Thomas Andreas Klatt v. La Toc Holdings Limited, 2021 ONSC 2121 [1]. In...
Basic Supervisory Care in the Attendant Care Assessment, Form 1: Things to Consider When Making Recommendations
In the court decision Joslin-Mielke v Pembridge, 2022 CanLII 57402 [1], the applicant was a passenger on a motorcycle that was involved in a MVA on May 23, 2016. She sustained severe orthopaedic...
What is the Test of Admissibility?
In this blog, we will discuss the recent court decision: Morris et al. v. Prince et al., 2022 ONSC 1291. In this voir dire, the judge ruled the defense expert life care planner’s evidence...
The Importance of OT Input in the Diagnosis of Chronic Pain
In Mustafa v. Aviva General Insurance Company, 2022 CANLII 81523 (ONLAT), Mr. Mustafa was involved in an MVA on April 25, 2018 and developed psychological and physical impairments including pain....
Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE)
GLA Rehab now offers an assessment called the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE.) This is in addition to Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) and Vocational Assessment...
Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal: An Appeal that Recognized the Evolution of Cognitive Disability Symptoms
Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) Individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries experience cognitive-behavioural symptoms that can affect them in their daily...
Structured Work Activity Group Test (SWAG)
Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) As noted in our fall newsletter, several types of assessments are used to complete the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation....
Using “Occupational Gifts” to Maintain Meaningful Routine during COVID-19
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Daily routines, or the regular sequences of activities we follow in our daily lives, are crucial for our health and well-being (Matuska & Barrett,...
Will Canada approve a Hand-Held Diagnostic Tool for Traumatic Brain Injury?
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when brain function is disrupted by injury to the head, and they are a leading cause of death and disability...
Screening women who have been victims of domestic abuse for Traumatic Brain Injury – A new bill is being processed in the UK
With the rate of domestic abuse rising, as a result of isolation and quarantine efforts due to COVID-19, as well as, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month here is an article that deserves...
World Alzheimer’s Month
September 2020 will mark the 9th World Alzheimer's Month. Every September is used to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe different...
Acne Awareness
Its back-to-school season and with the added stress of this pandemic, be sure that a lot of our students, teens, and adults will be experiencing acne breakouts. Acne affects 90% of teens and up to 1...
Terry Fox Run
This year has been difficult in many ways and for some organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on some new barriers. The Terry Fox Run is celebrating its 40 years Marathon of Hope. This...
Rehabilitation Day
Today is officially #RehabilitationDay in the City of Toronto! The city has decided to recognize the amazing and life-changing results that rehabilitation has on so many people. Rehabilitation...
Suicide Prevention
As summer quickly comes to an end, so too do the long days and fun-filled weekends. Our days will soon become shorter and may involve the looming cloud of the second wave of COVID-19 casting over...
About GLA Rehab
GLA Rehab provides assessment and treatment services employing a personal and effective strategy for rehabilitation and recovery.
Assessment
GLA Rehab provides a number of assessment services for our clients, from the beginning of their recovery to the end of their claim.
Including:
- Hospital discharge
- Attendant care
- OT functional
- OT cognitive assessment
- Job site evaluation
- Social worker
- Psychological
- Physiotherapy
- FCE assessment
- Orthotics assessment
- Vocational
- Future Cost of Care
- CAT Application
- Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE)
Treatment
At GLA Rehab we offer a client-centred approach to treatment. We focus on the quality of service, giving our clients personal, professional and effective strategies for recovery.
We have experience in multi-trauma cases. We are experienced in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, geriatrics and chronic pain.
We are working closely with clients at home, school, in the community and at the workplace.
Our team members are highly trained and certified, offering the latest in treatment tools and practice.
Our team offers services from a number of cultural backgrounds and can accommodate several different languages.
Approved 5.0 CEUs
(2.5 for Ethics)
Effective Report Writing for Health Care Professionals
This course focuses on developing an effective process of writing health care reports in order to increase professional credibility and persuade the reader to follow recommendations.
Skilled writers can produce more effective documents in less time and develop stronger relationships with clients and colleagues. Well-written reports are also more persuasive, which means key stakeholders will support your recommendations.
CEUs for Life Care Planners - Those taking the accredited Effective Report Writing for Health Care Professionals course will obtain up to 5.0 hours of accredited Continuing Education Units.
This course is an on-line interactive course that can be completed at your own pace.
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From our clients
“I have been under the care of GLA Rehab since the fall of 2016 following a motorcycle accident that almost cost me my life. I am eternally grateful and beyond impressed with the level of professionalism, kindness and courtesy I have experienced with Galit Liffshiz, Smita Nayak, Lauren Orser, Jelena Jurak, Lisa Hung and the therapies they have guided me through. With the encouragement and compassion of the whole team, I am on the road to recovery.”
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1370 Don Mills Road, Suite 1
Toronto ON M3B 3N7
About GLA Rehab
GLA Rehab provides assessment and treatment services, employing a personal and effective strategy for rehabilitation and recovery.