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 lives. Many individuals report impairments including fatigue,...
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...
By Mikhaela Albarico, Student OT Getting a headache is both a common and unique experience. Common because most of us have felt this pain. Unique because we each feel pain differently and because there are different types of headaches. For example, a migraine is an...
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....
