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 worldwide (CDC, 2020). TBIs vary in severity from mild (commonly diagnosed...
The Role of Virtual Physiotherapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic By Farhana Jaffer, Physiotherapist Self-quarantine and social isolation presented some real challenges on how I could help my existing clients who needed therepy. It also posed assessment challenges...
Everyday, thousands of developers are creating new apps for users addressing everything from fitness and nutrition to organization and games. Many new smartphones applications are now looking at rehabilitation, including acquired/traumatic brain injury, stroke and...
By Michael Rizzo, MScOT, OT Reg.(Ont) Michael Rizzo was a Student Occupational Therapist who completed his final clinical placement at Galit Liffshiz and Associates (GLA). He was supervised by Kathryn Decker, MScOT Reg. (Ont), Director of Clinical Development at GLA....
A recent License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) decision, A.K v State Farm Insurance Company (Tribunal File Number: 16-002503/AABS)(ON LAT) (January 12, 2018) addressed the issue of pre-existing medical conditions in applicants applying for CAT designation. In this case, the...