Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
550 University Avenue M5G2A2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Everyone knows and loves our Challenging Environment Assessment Laboratory (CEAL) space, also known as Rehab NASA. Due to COVID, we had to cancel in-person tours, so we’ve made a virtual comeback! We are excited to announce that virtual 360 tours of the space are now available on our website. Take a walk through the facility and discover the state-of-the-art technology and capabilities that put us on the map as the top Rehab research institute in Canada! . .... #virtualtour #tour #tech #technology #toronto #canada #rehab #research #rehabilitation #science #engineering See more

The 2020 @uhn_research report is out and accessible through the link in our bio. Flip through the report to learn how researchers, health care providers, foundations and support staff worked together to drive research forward, despite all the challenges. Find KITE on page 30-33 and read our fantastic story on how we prevent falls in people with dementia. . . #toronto #research #uhn #rehab #report #tech #technology #rehab #rehabilitation

When Danielle Kane sustained a severe spinal cord injury at the Danforth shooting in 2018, she went through a coma, four surgeries and a neurotrama unit. Eventually, she was transferred to Toronto Rehab's Lyndhurst Centre, where she received holistic care that transformed her life completely. They helped me get stronger and showed me how to use my body even though it doesn’t work the way it used to. For Danielle's full story https://bit.ly/39tArCI

Adding a little bit of aww to your news feed courtesy of Eliyas Jeffay, Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellow at KITE. In his #KiteMaskChallenge submission, he shows off his KITE mask and reminds us all why it’s important to wear one to protect the ones we love. . . #mask #covid #covid19 #toronto #research #safety #wearamask #maskchallenge #health

Imagine walking into your medical appointment and talking to a live hologram of your doctor. In partnership with @arhtmedia, we’ve added a holopod display at our facility, which has great potential to deliver quality healthcare across the province, especially to remote communities. Learn more through the link in our bio! . .... #hologram #research #virtualcare #healthcare #holopod #telehealth #toronto #ontario See more

When choosing my undergraduate major, I was torn between Software and Electrical Engineering. Most advice I got to help with this decision was that Software Engineering is more suitable for a girl. So, I chose Electrical Engineering. PhD Candidate Shabnam Haghzare works with automated vehicles to improve the quality of life in older adults’ with cognitive impairments. She opens up about her research and about what led her to it in this week’s edition of Faces of BME. Lin...k in bio! . . #research #biomedicalengineering #toronto #autonomousvehicles #selfdriving #spotlight See more

An excellent #KiteMaskChallenge submission! Wear a mask, practice physical distancing and wash your hands often. Thank you, Dujavanthi!!

Who are you trying to protect when you wear your mask? Post a photo or video with your mask on your Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, LinkedIn or Facebook, and tag three of your friends to challenge them to do the same! Make sure to use #KiteMaskChallenge in your post. Top 3 posts win cash prizes! Link in bio for more info on how to participate! . . #WearAMask #mask #toronto #challenge #maskchallenge #research #safety #health

November is #FallsPreventionMonth. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury and death, especially in older adults. That's why, our researchers are dedicated to understanding the science behind falls with a focus on preventing injury. Working in our state-of-the-art labs placed on a motion platform and equipped with motion capture technology, our scientists are gathering real-life data about people's behaviour in different environments. Read more https://kite-uhn.com/kite-story/falls-prevention

On today’s episode of UHN’s Behind the Breakthrough podcast, KITE Senior Scientist, Dr. Alex Mihailidis discusses his research developing smart home systems that allow older adults to live in their homes safely and independently. He also opens up about he became a patient at our hospital after surviving a 30 foot fall down a cliff. Listen to his incredible story through the link in our bio. . . #podcast #UHN #behindthebreakthrough #science #technology #research #toronto