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Dr. Rebecca Moyer (left) and Dr. Anne Fenety discussing various types of knee injuries.
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Many New Year resolutions hint at renewal, variously defined as a regeneration, or the receipt of fresh life or strength. Renewal in nature is seen as a positive force. For example, each spring, we welcome the renewal of flowers and trees. However, in large, traditional organizations like the academic world, renewal can be slowed by inertia. While inertia gives stability to the university, it may halt the flow of new ideas, new research paradigms, or new teaching methods. In short, inertia may slow down renewal. The noted poet, Hermann Hess said that “Whether you and I and a few others will renew the world someday remains to be seen. But within ourselves we must renew it each day.” So let’s talk about renewal in the School of Physiotherapy... |
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Dr. Shaun Boe showing research advances during the Canadian Foundation of Innovation lab tour.
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Research capacity has been extended in your School of Physiotherapy! Evidence based management and evaluation strategies are often on the minds of physiotherapists as they advance in today’s health care environment. It is reassuring that we in the School of Physiotherapy are trying to keep pace while looking out for tomorrow. Read more... |
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Until recently, Dr. Rebecca Moyer had never been to the east coast. “If someone had told me two-years ago that I would become a resident of Halifax, then I wouldn’t have believed them. But I’m glad that they would be right.” Having lived in Halifax for only a few weeks, Rebecca feels right at home within the city, and in particular, within the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie. “The School has a thirst for progress, provides immense support and has an uncanny sense of family.” Continue reading ... |
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Captain (Retired) Sarah Gaudry
Class Year: 2010
Current Position & Place of Employment:
Neurological and Paediatric Physiotherapist - Platinum Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group
Neurotherapeutics Laboratory Instructor, Dalhousie University
Physiotherapist - Casual Relief - Nova Scotia Health Authority
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In each issue of the School of Physiotherapy's PT Matters Newsletter we highlight the professional career of one of our graduates. In this issue, we are very pleased to feature the achievements of retired Captain Sarah Gaudry. Continue reading... |
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Enjoying the energy of the 80's while raising funds for the Mobile Outreach Health Services program - For the Health of It.
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With the fall semester coming to a close, the Class of 2018 has returned to the Forrest Building one semester older and somewhat wiser ready to tackle their musculoskeletal studies. Meanwhile, the Class of 2017 has spread across the Atlantic Provinces, Canada and even internationally for their current placements. I'm certain every member of the class is putting their knowledge gained this past semester to good use, all while having a little fun at the same time. Now before looking what's to come this upcoming Winter, it's time for the TSN recap of this past Fall's activities... |
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Photo Credit: Kourtney Grant
Kourtney, far left, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre in Guyana, with interprofessional colleagues including physiotherapists, students, a physician, rehab assistants, a nurse and a speech language pathologist.
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In this issue we are highlighting two second year students, Kourtney Grant and Brandon Warren, who travelled overseas this winter to complete their Neurological clinical placements. This winter three students participated in the international clinical placements, with financial support in the form of travel bursaries generously provided by the Class of 1966. Read more about Kourtney's adventures in Guyana, and Brandon's in Scotland here... |
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Amanda Garvie, a MSc Physiotherapy alumnus, is teaming up with Dr. Gail Dechman, Assistant Professor in the School of Physiotherapy, in an international research project. The study investigates the impact of balance training in pulmonary rehabilitation on fall reduction in people with COPD. Amanda has worked at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre since graduating in 2012 and played a key role in the ongoing development of the Centre’s pulmonary rehabilitation program. Continue reading... |
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STUDENTS:
PhD student Sarah Kraeutner, (Supervisor: Shaun Boe) was recognized as the top Killam Predoctoral award winner at the Killam Awards Reception, receiving the Dr. George Cooper Killam Prize. Killam awards are the most prestigious scholarship awarded by the University, recognizing the very best in graduate and postgraduate education. Funding from the Killam scholarship provides support for Sarah as she pursues her doctoral work, which focuses on better understanding how imagined movements can be used to aid in the acquisition of motor skills and how they might be used in rehabilitation to help with recovery of movement after brain injury, such as stroke. Congratulations Sarah on a well-deserved award!
The PT Ball is just around the corner, make sure to mark this very special event in your calendar's for March 25th at the Atlantica Hotel.
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FACULTY & STAFF:
Welcome Dr. Rebecca Moyer, our newest faculty member in the School of Physiotherapy. Read more about Dr. Moyer in our Faculty Profile.
Congratulations to Lillian Crump, our new Online Communications and Administrative Assistant. With an extensive background in graphic design, and strong administrative support experience, we are very pleased to have Lil in this role.
Bittersweet farewell to Ronald Renz, who will be retiring from his position as Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education in March. Ron has been a wonderful addition to our School, with his background as a Feldenkrais Practitioner and in Nonviolent Communication. While we are very sad to see Ron go, we are excited for his next adventure as Co-Director of Gampo Abbey, a Shambhala Monastery in Pleasant Bay, Cape Breton.
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WITH APPRECIATION:
The School of Physiotherapy is very appreciative of its many alumni supporters, whether they support the School through being Clinical Instructors, Lab Demonstrators, Guest Lecturers, Annual Fund donors, employers of our graduates, or a combination thereof.
This winter we would like to acknowledge two innovative donations from our alumni community:
The Class of 2016, who collectively donated $2500 in honour of their 50th reunion, to support clinical placements in international or remote clinical sites. Our Clinical Education highlights the experiences of our Year 2 students who each received a $500 travel bursary, with additional bursaries available for summer placements.
Justin Whittle and Chris Cluett, Class of 2003 alumni, of Proactive Wellness and Prevention in Newfoundland and Labrador, have created a $500 graduate award called “The Persistence Award” to be to a graduating student who exemplifies focus, determination, motivation and commitment to their program (peer nominated). This award is unique, in that it recognizes valuable personal attributes outside of academic merit.
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MEDIA & EVENTS:
See Dr. Derek Rutherford on CTV Atlantic Morning Live discussing Joint Action Research. (Aired Feb 3, 2017).
March 1, March 22 and April 12th are upcoming dates for PT Matters Seminars that you won't want to miss. Find out more information here.
Dal's Health Institute: The Health Institute draws on the strengths of the Faculty of Health Professions — home to the largest collection of educational programs related to health and social well-being in Canada — to offer a variety of credit and non-credit courses, certificates and professional development opportunities to suit learners from varied backgrounds. Both students, alumni and practicing health professionals will find opportunities to enhance their knowledge and careers. Learn more about Credit offerings and Non-credit offerings.
The 15th Annual Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference & Affiliate Conferences will be held March 10th-11th, 2017 at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Register by visiting dalcrossroads.com and navigating to the Registration section
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IN MEMORIAM:
This is not a regular segment of our eNewsletter, however our Physiotherapy community has experienced significant loss in late 2016/early 2017, which we would like to acknowledge with our sincere condolences to family and friends:
Melissa Lank ( obituary), an alumnus of the Class of 1996 and Physiotherapist at the Prince County Hospital in PEI, was an active Clinical Instructor who mentored many of our students.
Deb McLane ( obituary), an alumnus of the Class of 1966, who recently celebrated their 50th class reunion in October 2016. Deb worked as a neurosurgery physiotherapist with Capital Health for over 35 years. Dr. Macolm Peat ( obituary), a national and international leader in community-based rehabilitation, who collaborated, taught and supervised some of our School’s faculty members and many of their peers.
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