Read our November 2020 newsletter

November 16, 2020 Learn about our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, a webinar on virtual care, trainee events and news, our video series and more in our November newsletter.

Take part in the CPSR Research & Knowledge Translation Webinar Nov. 18 at 12 pm ET

November 13, 2020 Experts describe implementation of high-intensity training during inpatient rehabilitation of individuals early post-stroke

Register NOW for the CPSR Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting Dec. 2-4

October 30, 2020 The Program Committee for CPSR's Annual Scientific Meeting has put the va-va-voom into VIRTUAL with three content-filled half-days of scientific meetings -- chock-full of terrific speakers, timely topics, poster sessions, breakouts and the latest research developments in stroke recovery.

World Stroke Day: Spotlight on prevention, optimal care

October 29, 2020 CPSR research leader Dr. Mark Bayley and stroke patient advocate and Ottawa pianist Evelyn Greenberg join Zoomer Radio today to talk about acting FAST after stroke and optimizing recovery.

Check out all the news at CPSR in our October newsletter

October 15, 2020 Learn about the relaunch of Stroke Engine website, the planned Annual Scientific Meeting, our new Board member, and a telerehab toolkit. Find out about a new research centre at Sunnybrook, meet our trainees, and so much more.

Read our 2019-2020 Annual Report

September 29, 2020 What a year it's been! Despite a pandemic that temporarily suspended research and the move to a virtual world for training, trials and collaboration, CPSR has accomplished a lot over the past 12 months. We invite you to read our Annual Report to find out more.

Youth are vaping early and vaping often according to Heart & Stroke funded study

September 17, 2020 A new study of youth and young adult vaping behaviour and preferences reveals that young people across the country who vape do so most days of the week, many times a day. The research also highlights the reasons why they first start vaping and why they continue, and that many have moved on to

Study shows long-lasting benefit of early, intensive exercise therapy after stroke

September 3, 2020 A CPSR-funded study provides the first preliminary evidence that patients with stroke can improve their walking recovery and quality of life with higher doses of aerobic and stepping activity in the early and critical time period for brain recovery after stroke.

Video series provides self-management tools, resources for people recovering from stroke

August 20, 2020 A new 11-episode series of free videos, released today, explores issues faced by people recovering from stroke and aims to provide tools and resources to help. Virtual education sessions address physical, cognitive and psychological challenges.

CPSR's Dr. Michelle Ploughman wins prestigious mentorship award

July 7, 2020 Stroke rehabilitation research leader Dr. Michelle Ploughman of Memorial University has been awarded the Rhodes Inspirational Educators Award. Launched in 2016 as a way of recognizing unsung heroes in education, Rhodes Scholars were invited to nominate exceptional mentors who influenced their lives