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...
Mental illness after trauma, such as a car accident, is very common. Depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder are mental illnesses that can be debilitating and impact a person’s ability to function on a daily basis. Part of managing and living with a...
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....
