School of Rehabilitation Therapy Graduate Theses
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Understanding Mediolateral Stability During Gait in Persons with Early-Stage Multiple Sclerosis
Background: Among the most common and disabling symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) are problems with balance, during both stance and gait. Balance during gait is highly dependent on stability in the mediolateral ... -
Characterization of the Multidirectional Strength of the Neck and of the Neuromuscular Coordination of the Superficial Neck Muscles
The goal of this dissertation is to enhance our knowledge of the three-dimensional impulsive strength capacity available at the upper cervical spine and its anticipatory neuromuscular control of the superficial neck muscles ... -
Assessing the Needs of Agency Stakeholders With Regards to the Development of a Community Employment Initiative
Background: In light of the current directives of the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) towards providing more inclusive employment opportunities and closure of sheltered workshops, service providers ... -
The Physical Implications of Diastasis Recti Abdominis Among Women at the End of Their First Postpartum Year
A separation of the abdominal muscles at the linea alba, diastasis recti abdominis (DRA), appears to persist beyond the first postpartum year in a substantial proportion of women. Although tissue strain at the linea alba ... -
The Outward Bound Program and its Effects on Stigma Among Veterans
Over the last decade, steps have been taken by the Canadian Armed Forces as well as non-government organizations to provide better healthcare and services to military personnel affected by issues that impact their mental ... -
Performance Patterns Among Internationally Educated Physical Therapist During Clinical Education in a Bridging Program
Background: The Ontario Internationally Educated Physical Therapy Bridging (OIEPB) program was designed to help internationally educated physiotherapists (IEPTs) increase their success at entering practice in Canada. The ... -
Creating a Competency Framework for Intersectoral Collaboration Between OTs and Teachers
Current inclusive approaches to education create challenges for teachers, who must meet the educational needs of diverse students. Occupational therapists (OTs) assist some of these students through the provision of ... -
Needs of Families of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Bangladesh
Background: A child with disabilities (CWD) can have a significant impact on the entire family unit. Families with a CWD are more likely to experience poverty and inequitable access to important resources, particularly in ... -
Access to healthcare for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Accra, Ghana: Challenges and strategies for improvement
This dissertation explored the health needs of children with IDD in Accra, Ghana, experiences of caregivers in accessing healthcare for the children and views of caregivers on how to improve healthcare for the children. ... -
The Assessment and Treatment of Postpartum Women with Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti abdominis (DrA), a separation of the paired rectus abdominis muscles, is associated with reduced abdominal muscle function, post-partum body image complaints, musculoskeletal pain, and possibly urogynecological ... -
The Impact of Geographic Mobility on Canadian Military families and their Children’s Access Special Education Services
(2016-10-12)To achieve academic success, children with learning-related disabilities often receive special education supports at school. Currently, Canada does not have a federal department or integrated national system of education. ... -
Fear of Falling and Balance Confidence in Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus
(2016-09-02)Several determinants of fear of falling (FoF) and low balance confidence overlap with the consequences/complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). FoF is strongly associated with low balance confidence, and balance confidence ... -
Challenges, Strengths and Opportunities Related to Implementing Comprehensive Evidence-Based Guidelines on Breast Cancer Survivorship Care by Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Southeastern Ontario
(2016-07-15)Background Many breast cancer survivors continue to have a broad range of physical and psychosocial problems after breast cancer treatment. As cancer centres move forward with earlier discharge of stable breast cancer ... -
Occupation, Homelessness, and the Transition to Becoming Housed Among Chronically Homeless Persons
(2016-04-13)Background: Existing homelessness research focuses on psychological and social aspects of this experience. There is limited literature focusing on the daily occupations of those who are chronically homeless, and particularly ... -
Exploration of Worker Perceived Workplace Organizational Justice for Injured Workers Who Have Participated in a Return to Work Program
(2015-12-10)Recent interest in organizational justice and disability management has resulted in this thesis, the purpose of which was to examine the relationship between perceived organizational justice and return to work (RTW). Three ... -
The effectiveness of cognitive work hardening in preparing people with depression to return to work
(2015-12-10)RATIONALE: Work absences due to depression are prevalent, suggesting the need for interventions addressing the challenges facing people returning to work following depression. Few such interventions have been developed and ... -
THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM: ITS ROLE IN POSTURAL CONTROL AND ITS FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT USING SPATIAL ORIENTATION
(2015-09-24)The vestibular system plays a role in postural control and spatial orientation. Ageing adversely affects vestibular function, postural control and the ability to maintain accurate spatial orientation. Study I investigated ... -
DETERMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF THE CARDIAC REHABILITATION PARADIGM AND ITS IMPACT ON EXERCISE SELF-EFFICACY AMONG CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS: A PILOT STUDY
(2015-09-09)Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are in the “highest risk” group for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and nephrology guidelines recommend referral to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to prevent its development. ... -
VIRTUAL REALITY ASSESSMENT OF EXECUTIVE DECISION MAKING IN PAEDIATRICS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF FEASIBILITY
(2015-04-07)The identification of sports related paediatric concussive injuries has become an important general public health issue, as current neurocognitive computer based assessments are unable to measure baseline changes in executive ... -
THERAPEUTIC JURISPRUDENCE, REHABILITATION, AND RESPONDING TO MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE CONTEXT OF CRIMINAL COURTS IN REMOTE, MAINLY INUIT ARCTIC COMMUNITIES
(2015-01-22)Researchers have recently suggested using the problem-solving court principles that guide criminal court mental health diversion initiatives in large North American cities and elsewhere to deliver similar objectives outside ...
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