Study current virtual rehabilitation best practices, especially those developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, across various settings and patient groups
Investigate the present use of virtual rehabilitation in Canada. Understand the barriers, supports, and needs that affect the delivery of quality and ethical services.
Gather insights from all involved parties, like patients and caregivers, about their experiences, challenges, and needs to ensure ethical and quality care.
Work together with stakeholders to establish guiding principles and create supportive tools.

Michelle Nelson is hosting a three-part videocast on life after stroke.
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February 18, 2025

Dr. Mirella Veras participated in the Canadian Physiotherapy Conference 2024
Dr. Mirella Veras, collaborator in the EquitableTR team, participated in the Canadian Physiotherapy Conference 2024 in Vancouver and presented a poster titled 'A Rapid...
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May 15, 2024
Rapid Reviews are conducted to investigate the present use of virtual rehabilitation, and understand the barriers, supports, and needs that affect the delivery of quality and ethical services
Three surveys for telerehabilitation users: clinicians, patient and caregivers.
Interviews and Focus Groups with clinicians, patients and caregivers will allow us to better understand how telerehabilitation is used in real-care settings across Canada.
Building a community of practice and providing tools to help improve telerehabilitation use for all.

Dahlia Kairy
Pht, PhD
Lead researcher
Université de Montréal

Anne Hudon
Pht, Phd.
Lead researcher
Université de Montréal

Jennifer Sigouin
Ph.D.
Coordinator
CRIR, IURDPM, CIUSS du Centre-Sud-de-Montréal

Sabrina Cavallo
Ph.D. ; Professeure adjointe
Co-researcher
Université de Montréal

Sara Ahmed
Pht., Ph.D. ; Associate professor.
Co-researcher
McGill University

Simon Beaulieu-Bonneau
Ph.D. ; Professeur agrégé
Co-researcher
Université Laval

Carol Hudon
Ph.D. ; Professeur titulaire
Co-researcher
Université Laval

Lisa Sheehy
PT, Ph.D. ; Affiliate Investogator
Co-researcher
Bruyère Research Institute

Reg Urbanowski
MScOT, EdD ; Dean
Co-researcher
University of Manitoba

Rosalie Wang
PhD. Associate professor
Co-researcher
University of Toronto

Claudine Auger
Ph.D. ; professeure agrégée
Co-researcher
Université de Montréal

Marie-Josée Drolet
Erg., Ph.d; Professeur titulaire
Co-researcher
UQTR

Martine Lévesque
Ph.D. ; Professeure adjointe
Co-researcher
Université de Montréal

William C Miller
PhD, FCAOT ; Professor
Co-researcher
University of British Columbia

Kadija Perreault
Pht., Ph.D. ; Chercheuse
Co-researcher
Université Laval

Hardeep Singh
MScOT, Ph.D. ; Assistant professor
Co-researcher
University of Toronto

Mirella Veras
PT, Ph.D, Assistant Professor
Co-researcher
University of Manitoba

Ingrid Verduyckt
Ph.D. ; Professeure agrégée
Co-researcher
Université de Montréal

Walter Wittich
Ph.D. ; Professeur agrégé
Co-researcher
Université de Montréal

Isabelle Gaboury
Ph.D. ; Professeure titulaire
Co-researcher
Université de Sherbrooke

Zachary Boychuck
Ph.D. ; Course Lecturer
Co-researcher
McGill University

Stacey Lovo
MSc, PhD; Assistant Prof.
Co-researcher
Saskatchewan University

Michelle Nelson
Ph.D. ; Associate professor
Co-researcher
Sinai Health and University of Toronto

Chantal Robillard
Ph.D. ; Professeure associée
Co-researcher
UQAM

Michel Tousignant
Vice-Doyen
Co-researcher
Université de Sherbrooke

Claude Vincent
Erg., Ph.D. ; Professeure titulaire
Co-researcher
Université Laval

Diana Zidarov
Ph.D. ; Professeure associée
Co-researcher
Université de Montréal

Andrea MacLeod
Ph.D. ; Professor,.
Co-researcher
University of Alberta
Jennifer O'Neil, Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa, School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Hardeep Singh, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute
Louis-Pierre Auger, Research Assistant, Project Coordinator, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montreal
Virginie Cobigo, Full Professor, University of Ottawa, Department of Psychology
CIRA, Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging
Nahid Norouzi Gheidari, Research assistant, McGill University
Ordre professionnel de la physiotherapie du Quebec
Alizee Znaty, Physiotherapist
Catherine Provost, Health Professional
Denis Pelletier, Physiotherapist