Uncategorized

John (name changed), a funny, pleasant, 60-something-year-old man, had fallen and experienced a serious spinal cord injury. John was paralyzed from the neck down. He and his family were [...]

Have you experienced an injury that has left you wondering: will I ever recover from this? Will I be able to get back to doing the things I love again? What can I continue to do that won’t damage [...]

A version of this article originally appeared in KREMBIL magazine, Arthritis 2019. Nestled inside Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) sits one of the country’s most revolutionary rehab clinics: Altum [...]

When you think of pelvic floor muscle exercises, do you think about doing Kegels? Well, hold on a minute, because this might not always be the answer! “The Kegel” or tightening of the [...]

The value of listening cannot be understated. Without a doubt, it is a crucial part of how to help a person struggling with mental health. However, supporting mental health often means more than [...]

November has come and with it some increased attention to men’s mental health. Upper lips are fuzzier and as a result, shavers gather dust across Canada. The cause is increasing awareness of [...]

It is time to celebrate Altum employees who have made some long service achievements. Brian Rigo – Patient flow coordinator Christina Tyrcz – Kinesiologist Diane Guison – Customer service [...]

November is one of our favorite cold months of the year. “Why?” you might ask? Because it is Fall Prevention Month! As health care providers that see tons and tons of injuries [...]

One quote stood out to me during my time as an occupational therapist. “You don’t drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.” The quote is from American preacher Edwin Louis [...]

The original version of this article was published on 10/21/19 at https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News Theresa (Terie) Elliott had started wondering after years of chronic pain if she should just [...]