Learner Experiences
Who studies with us? Our learners join us from all over the world, with different specialisms, expertise and motivations.
Luke Cattet, MRSc Graduate (2023)
Luke is a kinesiologist in Curaçao. Read about his experience and his top tips for completing the MRSc program.
New Course: RHSC 591 Leadership in Rehabilitation
“Unleash your full potential as a rehabilitation leader, creating a legacy of growth, healing, and progress”
Effects of tailored advice on injury prevention knowledge and behaviours in runners
Heather Hollman Purpose: The study aim was to determine whether biweekly tailored advice was more effective than general advice at baseline alone for enhancing running-related injury (RRI) prevention knowledge and behaviours in runners. Methods: During a 13-week randomized controlled trial, all participants received general RRI prevention advice (baseline), after which the intervention group received additional […]
Motivations, Experiences, and Aspirations in Patient Engagement for People Living with Metastatic Cancer
Patricia Stoop Purpose: This patient-led study explored the motivations, experiences, and aspirations for people living with metastatic cancer who volunteer in patient engagement, known as patient partners. Methods: We used a patient-oriented research approach and selected a qualitative descriptive design. The first author, a peer researcher with metastatic cancer, conducted semi-structured interviews with seven participants. […]
Outcomes of a Community-Based Self-Management Program for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
Pauline Koh Purpose: To evaluate outcomes and perceptions following participation in a spinal cord injury (SCI) specific community-based self-management program. Methods: This retrospective chart review utilized data from an outpatient vocational rehabilitation service in Singapore. Participants were adults with SCI who completed a self-management program. Outcome measures were recorded at baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up. […]
Telerehabilitation: Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinicians’ Perspective on Next Steps
Sarabjeet Charchun Purpose: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced outpatient rehabilitation clinics to limit in-person appointments to ensure infection control and social distancing practices. As restrictions ease and in-person service returns, understanding clinicians’ experiences is critical for ongoing telerehabilitation use. Methods: Participants were clinicians working in outpatient rehabilitation clinics in a largely urban Health […]
Telerehabilitation and Tendinopathy Injuries: A Narrative Review
Jeff Manliguez Purpose: To review the use of telerehabilitation in the management of tendinopathy injuries. Methods: The online databases that were used to identify relevant articles included Medline via Ovid, Embase via Ovid, Pedro, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. The articles were critically appraised using the Modified Downs & Black Checklist by Downs & Black (1998). […]
Cynthia Lau, MRSc 2023
A Personal and Professional Investment Integrating Graduate Studies and the Pursuit of an Advance Manual Therapy Designation Upon her 2015 graduation from the UBC Master of Physical Therapy program, Cynthia Lau set a goal of obtaining a ‘Fellow of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)’ designation. To do this, Cynthia decided upon the UBC ‘Graduate […]
A Pilates-Based Prehabilitation Program for Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Cynthia Lau Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a criterion-based Pilates intervention, supplemented by education and an individualized home exercise program in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery. Methods: In this prospective case series, two participants’ maximal voluntary isometric quadriceps contraction and single-leg hop tests were measured at baseline and following the 6-week […]
Sarabjeet Charchun, MRSc 2022
A Personal and Professional Investment Sarabjeet Charchun was already well into a full and dynamic career when she returned to UBC to study in the online MRSc program. An occupational therapist well known and respected for her roles in clinical, hospital leadership and professional association advocacy work, Sarabjeet was looking to fulfill a promise and […]