Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory

With winter on the horizon, the #RRL team is embracing weekly evening walks to lift our spirits and enjoy the last of autumn’s beauty! 🍂 It’s the perfect chance to take in the stunning river valley colors and strengthen our team bonds. What does your team do to stay connected? #MentalHealthWalk #SeasonalWellness

Pelvic Floor #Week1 #Day2 is here! This is your first exercise class, so let's build on our foundation by focusing on your breathing and paying close attention to how your body feels, rather than just finishing the sets. Remember to always listen to your body. You’ve got this—one rep, one breath at a time! Link: https://lnkd.in/gcqkYEyZ #PelvicPower #CoreStrength #FeelTheProgress #StrongerTogether #KeepGoing

A big congratulations to ST Innovations on announcing the winners of the Ecosystem Development Partnerships Program! Want to be part of the next cohort? 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqkZc4JR #InnovationInRehab #AlbertaInnovates #PartnershipsForProgress

🌸Pelvic Floor Education & Exercise Program - Week 1, Day 1 Kick off your 12-week journey to better #pelvicfloorhealth! Today's focus: #education and #breathing techniques to connect with your pelvic floor. Perfect for improving bladder control, perinatal health, and overall well-being. 💪 Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gXt7uXxK #PelvicHealth #ExerciseProgram #PelvicFloorStrength #WellnessJourney #StayStrong #WomensHealth #RehabilitationRoboticsLab #UniversityOfAlberta

#GradStudentHighlight: Meet Jane Hopkins, a 1st-year MSc in #RehabScience student, whose thesis project aims to validate the MANUS motion capture gloves! 🧤This innovative technology could revolutionize how clinicians assess hand function and range of motion. When Jane is not busy with #research, she enjoys running, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family! #ResearchAtRRL

Join us for the Click&Push Accessibility Inc. #ScavengerHunt on October 17th at University of Alberta. Let’s work together to #identify accessibility barriers, make the #campus more inclusive, and have some fun with prizes and treats! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbR6erCT

This week, #RRL team member Emily Armstrong was at the 2024 Rural Community Health Provider Attraction & Retention Conference in Wainwright! It is always inspiring to engage with others working to enhance healthcare access in #RuralAlberta. P.S. - We took fuel-efficient routes to make our travel more sustainable. Always learning—feel free to share your tips! #rhpap2024 #townofwainwright Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)

RRL Co-Principal Investigator, Martin Ferguson-Pell Ph.D., highlights the environmental impact of academic air travel, prompting us to reflect on our choices. As global warming accelerates, could embracing virtual meetings and other sustainable alternatives help balance academic productivity with environmental responsibility? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✈️ https://lnkd.in/gGJgYQMH

#GradStudentHighlight: Meet pariya parchini, a second-year PhD student with a background in Occupational Therapy! Her research focuses on neurodiversity, specifically autism. Pariya is working on an exciting project to improve the job interview experience for autistic adults using a co-design and participatory action research approach. This project will also develop an innovative XR-based job interview simulation, helping autistic adults practice mock interviews in a safe environment. #ResearchAtRRL Fun fact: Pariya’s got a hidden talent – she’s a fantastic chef and can create delicious meals even when she’s missing ingredients! 🍽️

We’re excited to announce that our Co-Principal Investigator, Martin Ferguson-Pell Ph.D., was a finalist at the ASTech Awards! Congratulations to Martin for being recognized for his innovative contributions in the field of #RehabScience👏