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Call for Participants: Digital Health Usability Survey

The OutcomesRUS Lab, based at the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (RI-MUHC, McGill University), is conducting a research study to develop a measure that identifies key indicators of usability in digital health technologies.

The research team is seeking feedback from individuals who currently use or have experience with digital health tools.

You may be eligible to participate if you use:

  • Wearable health technologies (e.g., Fitbit, Oura Ring)

  • Health or activity-tracking applications (e.g., Strava or similar apps)

Your input will help improve the design and usability of future digital health technologies by ensuring they reflect real user experiences.

🔗 Survey link:

https://forms.gle/T5YfbJb8zqajGKEt8

Thank you for contributing to research that supports better digital health solutions.

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Improve Knee Joint Health Through Exercise – Study

The Mobilize Lab at the University of Waterloo is recruiting participants between the ages of 25 to 44 years old, who are currently sedentary (> 20 minutes of exercise per day) to participate in their research study.

Participants will receive 16-weeks of FREE virtual resistance training, $50 after study completion, and those who regularly exercise will be entered into bi-weekly giveaways valued at $25!

Over a 20-week period, you will be asked to complete 3 online exercise classes per week, and visit the University of Waterloo (2x) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton (2x) to:

  • Take MRI scans of your knee before and after a treadmill walk to measure cartilage
  • Assess body size measurements
  • Collect blood, to measure immune and inflammatory cells
  • Analyze how your leg moves, to measure forces inside the knee
  • Complete questionnaires to assess your activity and health

To learn more visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/mobilize-clinical-biomechanics-lab/projects/do-you-need-momentum-get-active

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Prospective Student Seeking Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Sahar Johari

Sahar Johari recently completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Science (physical therapy) at Western University under the supervision of Dr. Joy MacDermid. With a background in Occupational Therapy, her research focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and bone health in older adults, particularly those with osteoporosis, fragility fractures, and fear of falling.

Sahar’s doctoral work combined systematic and scoping reviews, qualitative research, and tool development/validation to create a balance-focused clinical decision support tool for therapists. Sahar also collaborates at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre (St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, ON), contributing to projects on upper-limb recovery and functional outcomes. Sahar brings expertise in mixed-methods research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and knowledge translation.

Sahar is seeking postdoctoral opportunities in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, aging, and women’s health, particularly those involving clinical and implementation research, digital or remote rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Interested colleagues or potential collaborators can reach Sahar at: sjohari@uwo.ca

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IMPACTs LAB – Dr. Myles O’Brien Paid Graduate Student Recruitment

Dr. Myles O’Brien is recruiting students interested in Graduate studies (Master’s or Doctoral) and studying MSK health & active aging. Students interested in promoting movement in community/hospital settings, epidemiology, frailty, and/or musculoskeletal function with objective measures are particularly encouraged to apply. His research program spans clinical trial, applied mechanistic, and epidemiological study designs. Specific thesis projects and independent studies will be determined based on interest and desired skillsets.

Funding is in place to support student scholarships related to MSK health clinical trials and epidemiological projects.

The successful applicant(s) will work within Dr. O’Brien’s research team and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary IMPACTs lab. The successful applicant will be embedded within the Department of Medicine at the Centre de Formation Medicalé Nouveau-Brunswick in Moncton, New Brunswick.

General & Specific Requirements:

  • Ability to write and speak in both English and French
  • Sufficient course marks for graduate studies.
  • Available for in-person work in New Brunswick.
  • Experience working with older adults, wearable technology, coding, big datasets, health outcomes, MSK function and/or cardiovascular function is an asset (not mandatory).

Interested in Applying: Qualified applicants should send a CV (including graduation dates, GPAs, list of publications, technical skills, and contact information of 2 references) to Dr. Myles O’Brien (Myles.OBrien@USherbrooke.ca). Doctoral applications are encouraged to send a writing example.

Information about specific projects conducted in our lab can be found on the https://impactslab.com website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position in filled.

For more information: O’Brien_Lab_Recruitment_MSK

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Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT) Webinar Series

On March 1, 2025, at 11am ET the CHST Webinar Series session Pathways to becoming a Certified Hand Therapist will take place. The webinar is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a certified hand therapist. Attendees will hear from a panel of experts.

Register for this free webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-BkaoNR0RtWACexKlQlDrw#/registration

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International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy (ICSET) 2026

On behalf of the International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Therapy (ICSET) 2026 Scientific Committee & the Board of the International Confederation for Scientific Societies of Shoulder and Elbow Therapy, it is my pleasure to invite you to attend & participate in the 16th ICSET Congress taking place from September 22nd – September 25th, 2026, in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.

The 2026 ICSET Congress will be held in conjunction with the 16th International Congress on Shoulder & Elbow Surgery & will bring together experts in the field of shoulder & elbow rehabilitation to share & discuss scientific questions, achievements, issues & challenges relevant to our discipline. Therapy & surgery delegates from around the world will gather to

exchange new ideas, make & renew friendships, network & collaborate on future endeavours & projects all with the aim of achieving optimal outcomes for our patients.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Vancouver – where the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the snow-capped peaks of local mountains & where world renowned cuisine is in abundance.

We hope you will join us for us for this cutting-edge education event & perhaps, take a little extra time to enjoy the unique beauty of this part of Canada.

We look forward to welcoming you to ICSET 2026 Vancouver!

For more information: https://icssset.org/vancouver-2026/

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MSK Network 2024 Summer Newsletter

We are pleased to share the summer 2024 edition of the Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network Newsletter!

MSK Rehab Network Newsletter Summer 2024

It has been a busy and productive spring and summer for the Network and our researchers, and we are excited to share our news with the rehabilitation research community.

Included in this edition:

  • Current Network Plans – How to Get Involved
  • Network Initiatives
  • Network Support Opportunities
  • Network News
  • Network Membership
  • External Opportunities
  • Network Member’s Publications, Presentations, and Awards

Thank you to those who shared their recent news. If you have any news you would like to share with the Network please reach out to the Network coordinator at any time rehabnet@uwo.ca

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McCaig Institute – 2024 Wood Forum

Join the McCaig Institute On November 2nd for information on Bone and Joint Health during the Wood Forum 2024: Back Matters – Advances in Spine Research!

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Wood Forum on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This FREE event will feature distinguished speakers in spine health, including Dr. Fred Nicholls, Dr. Ganesh Swamy, and Dr. David Cadotte, and Dr. John McWhae. Enjoy light refreshments, explore a resource fair, and gain insights into the latest advancements in spine research. Register to attend in-person or virtually.

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (MDT)

Location: Rozsa Centre, 206 University Court NW, or online

Learn more and register: https://mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/wood-forum

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Webinar – Publishing in MSK Research

The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network is hoping to host a webinar open to all members on publishing in MSK research. The purpose of the webinar will be to inform attendees about the publishing process by speakers providing personal experience working for journal editorial boards.

If you currently sit on a journal’s editorial board and are interested in presenting during this webinar, please reach out to the Network Coordinator at rehabnet@uwo.ca

More details on the webinar will be provided via email, website, and X communications.

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Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network Meeting – CORS Annual Meeting

Join the Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network at the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) Annual Meeting this June!

The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network will be hosting an annual network meeting on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 from 12pm to 2pm AT. The meeting will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre in room 506/507 during the CORS Annual Meeting in Halifax. The meeting is open to anyone interested in learning about Network initiatives and plans for the Network going forward. The meeting schedule is as follows:

  • Introduction of the current status of the MSK Rehab Research Network – Where we were and where we are going. Presenter: Joy MacDermid. (15 minutes)
  • Gait Net – progress and findings from an emerging national biomechanics collaboration. Presenters: Jesse Charlton, Janie Wilson. (15 minutes)
  • Challenges in MSK Outcome assessment; The role for core outcome measures in orthopaedic clinical research and platforms. Presenter: Joy MacDermid. (15 minutes)
  • National collaboration in multi-centre clinical trials and cohort studies. Presenter: Emil Schemitsch. (15 minutes)
  • Have your say – Group discussion on how to advance MSK rehab research. (1 hour)

The final hour of the meeting will be focused on discussing Network priorities and connecting with Network members. Join us to provide your input on network priorities!

For those who cannot attend in person, the meeting will be live-streamed over Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all Network members via email before the Network meeting.

You do not have to be a Network member to attend this session and we encourage non-members to join us!

We hope you can join us for an afternoon dedicated to the Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network!

https://coa-aco.org/annual-meeting/