/spot/taxonomy/term/5565/all en /spot/article/celebrating-outstanding-2024-school-physical-occupational-therapy-award-winners <p>At the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT), spring is a time to celebrate SPOT graduates and give kudos to those who have distinguished themselves. SPOT offers students awards, prizes, and fellowships at various points of their studies in the eight programs to honour academic excellence and exceptional achievements. The awards are presented each year at the School's Strawberries & Champagne Reception on the day of Spring Convocation. <a href="/spot/alumni/photogallery/convocation-and-awards-2024">Find a photo gallery from the reception here.</a></p> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:42:25 +0000 monica.slanik@mcgill.ca 27538 at /spot /spot/article/beyond-accessibility-how-jooay-app-helps-families-find-inclusive-play-opportunities-children <p><strong>At a Glance: </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Issue:</strong> It can be challenging for families who have children with disabilities to find sports and leisure programs in their communities, but doing so is important because play and recreation are vital to children’s development, health and well-being.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 17:10:15 +0000 Canadian Institutes of Health Research 27453 at /spot /spot/article/catching-occupational-therapy-alumna-mary-lattas <p>Mary Lattas, erg., OT, MSc, proud ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ alumnae from the Class of ’93, began her career as an occupational therapist at the Lindsay Rehabilitation Hospital where she worked for 16 years, first as an occupational therapist and later as Coordinator of Occupational Therapy. As her clinical expertise expanded, she took on roles with more leadership responsibilities while pursuing and completing a Master of Science in Organizational Development, at Université Laval.</p> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:57:06 +0000 Monica Slanik 26998 at /spot /spot/article/shriners-international-group-organizes-first-arthrogryposis-multiplex-congenita-research-event-0 <p>Avid historians, Sarah Marshall PT, Fellow, Faculty lecturer, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, and Rick Fraser, MDCM, Professor, Department of Pathology, Director of the Maude Abbott Medical Museum, and pathologist at the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Health Centre together with two recent Physical Therapy graduates have curated a display of intriguing physiotherapy equipment dating back to 1940?</p> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:49:09 +0000 Monica Slanik 26877 at /spot /spot/article/shriners-international-group-organizes-first-arthrogryposis-multiplex-congenita-research-event <p>The International Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Consortium (IAMC) Lab, led by Noémi Dahan-Oliel erg., OT, PhD, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, held its first research event earlier this fall, in Montreal. The event was organized to provide an update on the accomplishments and new directions in research into arthrogryposis – a rare congenital joint disorder – conducted by a Montreal group of experts.</p> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:56:19 +0000 Monica Slanik 26792 at /spot /spot/article/strength-diversity <p>The <a href="https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/after-receiving-a-canada-research-chair-prof-aliki-thomas-credits-her-two-academic-homes-at-mcgill/">Canada Research Chair (CRC) awarded to Prof. Aliki Thomas</a> places the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT) in the unique position of now holding four of these coveted awards – more than any department or school of physical and occupational therapy in the country.</p> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:08:34 +0000 Ian Popple 26435 at /spot /spot/article/suzanne-rouleau-and-isabelle-pearson-receive-spot-excellence-teaching-awards <p>The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT) Excellence in Teaching Award is an annual award developed by the leadership at SPOT to recognize outstanding teachers among the faculty at SPOT. The award is presented annually to two faculty members: one from the occupational therapy (OT) program and another from the physical therapy (PT) program. This year’s recipients are Suzanne Rouleau, OT, and Isabelle Pearson, PT.</p> <p><strong>Suzanne Rouleau</strong></p> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 03:06:21 +0000 Monica Slanik 26576 at /spot /spot/article/celebrating-our-outstanding-2023-school-physical-occupational-therapy-award-winners <p>At the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT), the month of May is a time to celebrate our graduates and give kudos to those who have distinguished themselves. SPOT offers students awards, prizes, and fellowships at various points of their studies in the eight programs to honour academic excellence and exceptional achievements. The awards are presented each year at the School's Strawberries & Champagne Reception on the day of Spring Convocation.</p> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:38:03 +0000 monica.slanik@mcgill.ca 26208 at /spot /spot/article/inventory-technologies-support-aging-place <p>In order to help healthcare professionals, sift through the labyrinth market of new and exciting digital technologies available to assist older adults age in their preferred environment, researchers at the Centre de recherche Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal (CRIUGM) developed a tool to help select appropriate digital aids and technologies for older adults and their caregivers.</p> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:23:54 +0000 monica.slanik@mcgill.ca 26207 at /spot /spot/article/gloria-gilbert-chronic-pain-award-2023 <p>The Gloria Gilbert Chronic Pain Award recognizes a student who has conducted an outstanding project related to pain and interdisciplinary chronic pain management and in recognition of the importance of leadership and innovation in the treatment of those with chronic pain. In 2023, three learners received this award for their projects completed in the elective course of the <a href="/spot/programs/online-graduate-certificates/chronic-pain-management">online Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management Program</a>.</p> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:26:03 +0000 monica.slanik@mcgill.ca 26206 at /spot /spot/article/arun-maiya-mpt-phd-lavigne-smee-visiting-scholar-2020 <p>In early 2020, Professor Arun Maiya, MPT, PhD, was selected by the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy (SPOT), ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ to receive the annual Lavigne-Smee Visiting Scholar invitation. This position is awarded each year to a high-profile scholar and/or knowledge-holder with the purpose of hosting the scholar at SPOT and its partnering research facilities, providing opportunities for students and faculty members to meet and foster the development of new research collaborations and perspectives.</p> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:22:05 +0000 monica.slanik@mcgill.ca 26205 at /spot /spot/article/carolyn-unsworth-ot-phd-lavigne-smee-visiting-scholar-2021 <p>In early 2021, Carolyn Unsworth OT, PhD, was selected to receive the annual Lavigne-Smee Visiting Scholar Award by the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy (SPOT), ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. This award is granted each year to a high-profile scholar and/or knowledge-holder with the intention of hosting the recipient at SPOT and its partnering research facilities to provide opportunities for student and faculty meetings and discussions to foster the development of new research collaborations and perspectives.</p> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:33:47 +0000 monica.slanik@mcgill.ca 26204 at /spot /spot/article/saaq-announces-new-scholarships-mcgill-online-graduate-certificate-driving-rehabilitation-students <p>Having one's autonomy to drive within the community plays an important role in the overall health, well-being and participation of drivers and passengers alike. However, an illness, accident, trauma or even the natural aging process can all significantly impact driving ability and accessibility to and within the vehicle. Occupational therapists (OTs) who work in the field of driving rehabilitation are responsible for a range of interventions that focus on maintaining a person’s ability to continue to drive a vehicle in these situations.</p> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:22:14 +0000 Monica Slanik 25957 at /spot /spot/article/manipal-mcgill-rehabilitation-collaboration-symposium-no-3 <p>On November 30th, 2022, the third Manipal-³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Rehabilitation Collaboration (MMRC) Rehabilitation Research Symposium took place online. The purpose was to showcase and create opportunity for exchange of ongoing rehabilitation and disability-focused research activities by teams from the Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) and ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT).</p> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:21:25 +0000 School of Physical & Occupational Therapy 25738 at /spot /spot/article/enhancing-care-older-patients-eye-opening-education-mcgill-students <p>The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) is an evidence-based model of patient care designed to prevent functional and cognitive decline of older adults during a hospital stay. Specific interventions targeting these declines are implemented by interdisciplinary clinicians and highly trained volunteers.</p> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:24:13 +0000 Monica Slanik 24670 at /spot