Publications
Ahmad, U., Harti, S., Sepehri, N., Parmar, S., Szturm, T. (2025) Witold Kinsner AI Optimization of Object Selection and Difficulty in Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation of manual dexterity. Conference paper to be presented at the 12th International Conference on Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics (CDSR 2025), London, July 13 – 15.
Brown, C. L., Mann, L., Awuku, H., Bruce, T., Bacon, G., & Meyer, S. (2025). Supporting students in relation to racism: Occupational therapy fieldwork educator perspectives. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174251346555
Burghardt, M. (2025). On Care and Violence: Reflections on L’Arche in the Wake of the Jean Vanier Abuse Revelations. Disability Studies Quarterly, 44(3). https://dsq-sds.org/index.php/dsq/article/view/7658
Burghardt, M. (April 2025) Review of Shelley Tremain, ed., The Bloomsbury Guide to Philosophy of Disability. Bloomsbury Academic, 2004. https://www.h-net.org/reviews/showpdf.php?id=61177
Cochinov, S., Dolovich, C., Ly, G., Oketola, B., Narvey, S., Raman, M., Webber, S. C., & Bernstein, C. N. (accepted). A population-based assessment of physical activity and exercise in persons with IBD. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
Cohen, B., Beach Ducharme, D., Fricke, M., Katz, A., MacDonald, L., Martin, D., Rachul, C., Restall, G., & Turcotte, D. (2024). Social justice and health equity in the teaching & learning environment: Perspectives of academic leaders in health profession education programmes. Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.5206/cjsotlrcacea.2024.3.15393
Engel, L., Waldman, W., Rippon, L., & Keshavarz, E. (2025). Should you tell others that you live with brain injury?: Things to consider about brain injury and disclosure. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 106(1), 159–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.09.018
Engel, L., Dueck, T., Link, B., Martin-Shimoji, K., & McMullen, M. (2025, May). Telecommunications affordability: Technology access policy awareness for occupational therapists. Occupational Therapy Now, 28(2), 17–19. https://doi.org/10.63192/otnow.1921111
Engel, L., Buck, V., Constant, B., Hiebert, E., & Weijs, M. (2025, February 18). Canadian-based financial exploitation programs focused on individuals living with cognitive disability: An online environmental scan protocol. https://osf.io/y536e/
Ghobadi, N., Kinsner, W., Szturm, T., Sepehri, N. Beyond Human Touch: Integrating Soft Robotics with Environmental Interaction for Advanced Applications. Actuators in Robotics. (2025)
Ghobadi, N., Kinsner, W., Szturm, T., Sepehri, N. An Embedded Vision Solution for Joint Localization: Application in Soft Robotic Rehabilitation Gloves. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Open Science Index 221, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 19(5), 103 – 111. (2025)
Hagstrom, A.D., Parsons, J.L., Nimphius, S., Jordan, M.J., Coen, S.E., Norton, R. (2025) It is time to improve our research design, reporting, and interpretation of sex and gender in exercise science and sports medicine research. British Journal of Sports Medicine. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2025/02/03/bjsports-2024-109342.full
Hebron, C., Chubb, S., Nicholls, D., Stevens, F., Thille, P., Ross, J., Maric, F., Gudd, L., Kerry, R., Sharratt, N., Dones, V., Manlapaz, D., Bautista, N., Lorigan, B., & Bain, T. (accepted). Staying with the trouble, a rhizomatic approach to posthuman methods: Assemblages and becoming in the Posthuman Walking Project. Qualitative Health Research.
Katz, A., Ekuma, O., Enns, J.E., Cavett, T., Singer, A., Sanchez-Ramirez, D.C., Keynan, Y., Lix, L., Walld, R., Yogendran, M., Nickel, N.C., Urquia, M., Star, L., Olafson, K., Logsetty, S., Spiwak, R., Waruk, J., Matharaarachichi, S. Identifying people with post-COVID condition using linked, population-based administrative health data from Manitoba, Canada: prevalence and predictors in a cohort of COVID-positive individuals. BMJ Open 2025;15:e087920. https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1/e087920
Ladwig, J., Broeckelmann, E.M., Sibley, K.M., Ripat, J., Glazebrook, C.M. Community-informed recommendations to developing inclusive dance opportunities: Engaging community, dance, and rehabilitation experts using a Hybrid-Delphi method. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Accepted for publication April 19, 2025.
Mandzuk, A., Wener, P. Occupational therapists’ psychotherapy competence: A scoping review of secondary data. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. (2025) https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174251319768
Phoophiboon, V., Rodrigues, A., Vieira, F., Ko, M., Madotto, F., Schreiber, A., Sun, N., Sousa, M. L. A., Docci, M., Brault, C., Menga, L. S., Telias, I., Piraino, T., Goligher, E. C., & Brochard, L.Ventilati on distribution during spontaneous breathing trials predicts liberation from mechanical ventilation: the VISION study. Critical Care (London, England), 29(1), 11. (2025) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-024-05243-0
Pitts, J., Kannan,L., Szturm, T., Bhatt, T. (2025) Dual task reactive balance control in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: Does the cognitive task domain make a difference? Journal of Neurophysiology.
Santos, E. D. S. dos, Vieira, S. Q., Braga, A. S., Barbosa, M. P. R., Veras, M., da Silva, A. K. A., & Tatmatsu-Rocha, J. C. (in press). Functional gains through video-directed exercises in post-stroke patients: A review. Journal of Clinical and Translational Research. Manuscript accepted for publication (Manuscript ID: JCTR8360).
Sousa, M. L. A., Menga, L. S., Schreiber, A., Docci, M., Vieira, F., Katira, B. H., Pellegrini, M., Dubo, S., Douflé, G., Costa, E. L. V., Post, M., Amato, M. B. P., & Brochard, L. (2025) Individualized PEEP can improve both pulmonary hemodynamics and lung function in acute lung injury. Critical Care (London, England), 29(1), 107. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-025-05325-7
Sousa, M. L. A., Damiani, L. F., Dubo, S., Schreiber, A., Brault, C., Vieira, F., Bellissimo, C. A., Reid, W. D., Goligher, E. C., Slutsky, A. S., Post, M., & Brochard, L. J. (2025) Intermittent Phrenic Nerve Stimulation May Prevent Atelectasis and Ventilator-induced Diaphragm Dysfunction. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 211(3), 412–415. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202409-1773RL
Su, T. T., Barclay, R., Moineddin, R., & Salbach, N. M. (2025). Examining dose-response of an outdoor walk group program in the Getting Older Adults Outdoors (GO-OUT) trial. PLoS ONE, 20(3), e0309933. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309933
Tittlemier, B.J., Conci, S., Hodges, G., Scheirlinck, J., Tully, R., Willis, B., Webber, S.C. A cross-sectional study investigating burnout in individuals with a physiotherapy license in Manitoba, Canada. Accepted in Physiotherapy Canada.
Stitelmann, A., Gard, S., Coen, S.E., Parsons, J.L., Arundale, A., Bel, L., Forelli, F. Beyond the menstrual cycle: Time for a holistic approach to athlete health and performance. The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.126285
Szturm, T., Sepehri, N., Lezen, A., Kanitkar, A., Parmar, S. (February 2025) Evaluation of a Game-Based Mechatronic Device for Rehabilitation of Hand-Arm Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Exploratory Randomized Control Trial. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies https://rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e65358
Veras, M., Pardo, J., Lê, M. L., Jussup, C., Tatmatsu-Rocha, J. C., & Welch, V. (2025) A protocol for AI-powered tools to enhance mobility and function in older adults: An evidence and gap map. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 15 (1), 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm15010029
Veras, M., Sigouin, J., Auger, C., Auger, L. P., Ahmed, S., Boychuck, Z., Cavallo, S., Lévesque, M., Lovo, S., Miller, W. C., Nelson, M., Norouzi-Gheidarii, N., O’Neil, J., Perreault, K., Urbanowski, R., Sheehy, L., Singh, H., Vincent, C., Wang, R., Zidarov, D., Hudon, A., & Kairy, D. (2025) Equity and ethics in telerehabilitation: Toward personalized approaches in physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202501.1100.v1
Conference proceedings and presentations
Ahmad, U., Harti, S., Sepehri, N., Parmar, S., Szturm, T. Witold Kinsner AI Optimization of Object Selection and Difficulty in Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation of manual dexterity . Conference paper to be presented at the 12th International Conference on Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics (CDSR 2025), London, July 13 – 15, 2025
Barclay, R., Webber, S.C., Ripat, J., Nowicki, S., Tate, R. (2025). Self-reported and performance-based factors associated with community ambulation in older adults: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Poster presentation. World Physiotherapy Conference. Tokyo, Japan. Winner of poster prize – North America /Caribbean runner up. May 29 – 31, 2025.
Burghardt, M. “I’m not sure it was worth it”: Unpacking ‘silver linings’ discourse in Canada’s thalidomide scandal. Canadian Society for the History of Medicine, Congress for Humanities and Social Sciences, Toronto, Ont.. June 2025.
Burghardt, M. “Useless”: What thalidomide survivors teach about practice priorities. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Edmonton, Alta. May 2025.
Dabiri Golchin, M., Ripat, J., & Young, J. Developing the DICE model of play [poster presentation]. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Edmonton, Alta. May 7–9, 2025.
Dabiri Golchin, M., & Giesbrecht, E. Exploring the experience of power-assisted wheelchairs with children [poster presentation]. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Edmonton, Alta. May 7 – 9, 2025.
Engel, L., Rampling, T., Ewesesan, R., Salsi, S., Hunt, A., Khan, M.N., Karpa, J., Chigbo, U., & Arowolo, I. (2025). Participants report meaningful outcomes and goal attainment after an individualized financial coaching program for adults living with brain injury: a pilot mixed-methods intervention study [poster + rapid session]. 15th Biennial World Congress on Brain Injury, Montreal, Que. Abstract to be published in Brain Injury (2025 special issue).
Engel, L., Ewesesan, R., Adedotun, K., Latulipe, C., Khan, M.N., Hunt, A., Arowolo, I., & Karpa, J. (2025). Adults living with brain injury report positive outcomes after using a financial wallet-card to address financial capability in a pilot longitudinal qualitative intervention study [poster]. 15th Biennial World Congress on Brain Injury, Montreal, Que. Abstract to be published in Brain Injury (2025 special issue).
Engel, L., Rampling, T., Ewesesan, R., Salsi, S., Hunt, A., Khan, M.N., Karpa, J., Chigbo, U., & Arowolo, I. (2025). Financial coaching for adult brain injury survivors: A mixed-methods study [poster]. CAOT Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alta.
Engel, L., Ewesesan, R., Adedotun, K., & Arowolo, I. (2025). Ideas to improve financial-related occupations and well-being after brain injury [poster]. CAOT Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alta.
Mehta, K., Szturm, T. , Hyun Ko, J. Changes in Mobility Function & Metabolic Brain Activity by Game based Dual Task Treadmill Training in Parkinson’s Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial. Podium presentation, International Conference of Physical Therapy. Mumbai, India. Jan 25 – 26, 2025
Mehta, K., Szturm, T. (2025) One Day Post Conference Workshop -“Game-Based Neuro-Fitness Platform Blending Balance, Gait, Visuomotor, And Cognitive training for older adults and people with Neurodegenerative Disorders. International Conference of Physical Therapy. Mumbai, India. Jan 25 – 27, 2025.
Pour Shooshtari, A. S., Veras, M., Kassab, A., Galindo Lazo, D. A., Lesage, F., Nguyen, D. K., Moussavi, Z., & Peng, K. Employing optical brain imaging for real-time assessment of brain functions during immersive virtual reality: Harnessing potential for neurorehabilitation. The Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Immersive Virtual Reality. Valencia, Spain. April 6–10, 2025. (oral presentation)
Ripat, J., Courage, M. C., McMillan, A. M., Perdomo Delgado, C., & Nobahar Ahari, M. Advancing Occupational Therapy Technology Use: Survey Informs Digital Assessment Considerations [Extended Session]. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Edmonton, Alta. May 7– 9, 2025.
Salazar, A.P., Zarshenas, S., Lecours, S., Engel, L., Gignac, M., Rotenberg, S., McDonald, M., & Bottari, C. (2025). Responses of Canadian brain injury associations to the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons Learned over the 2nd year [poster]. 15th Biennial World Congress on Brain Injury, Montreal, Que. Abstract to be published in Brain Injury (2025 special issue).
Salsi, S., Olfman, H., Barclay, R., & Engel, L. (2025). Occupational therapy advocacy in financial guardianship removal: A case study [poster]. CAOT Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alta.
Shannon, H., Pour Shooshtari, A. S., Young, L., Rolle, M., O’Neil, J., Tatmatsu-Rocha, J. C., Kairy, D., Theou, O., Moussavi, Z., Peng, K., & Veras, M. Acceptability of an AI-powered wearable ring sensor for upper body mobility in individuals with cognitive impairment: A pilot study. The Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Immersive Virtual Reality. Valencia, Spain. April 6–10, 2025. (oral presentation)
Thille, P. (2025). The values of guidelines [Invited Discussant]. World Physiotherapy Congress, Tokyo, Japan.
Thille, P., Wittmeier, K., Osunlusi, M., & Miller, M. (2025, [Month]). The trouble with weight (stigma): From weight-centric to Health-at-Every-Size® physiotherapy [Conference presentation]. World Physiotherapy Congress, Tokyo, Japan.
Veras, M., Pour Shooshtari, A. S., Moussavi, Z., & Peng, K. Extended reality (XR) vs. virtual reality (VR) for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven balance improvement in older adults (pp. 8–10). In Proceedings of AIVR 2025: The Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Immersive Virtual Reality. April 6–10, 2025. https://www.thinkmind.org/library/AIVR/AIVR_2025/aivr_2025_1_40_98009.html
Veras, M., Pour Shooshtari, A. S., Moussavi, Z., & Peng, K. Extended reality (XR) vs. virtual reality (VR) for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven balance improvement in older adults. The Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Immersive Virtual Reality. Valencia, Spain. April 6–10, 2025. (oral presentation)