A directory of useful articles and news on different practices and conditions in neurological rehabilitation.
Alcohol and Health: dispelling the French paradox myth On a global scale, one out of every three individuals consumes alcohol, which is responsible for over…
With the Covid-19 pandemic, we were forced to realize that the field of rehabilitation and physical health was a forgotten part of the healthcare system…
You might have already heard “c’est en forgeant qu’on devient forgeron” or as we say in English : “Practice makes perfect”. Well, let me give…
If you need help at home, your CLSC must assess your abilities and provide you with the help you need. Services can be provided in…
There many different areas in the health care world. Which professional do you need? This is what we will try to clarify here.
With Saint Valentine’s Day having just passed, our thoughts were focussed on love, intimacy and sexuality. What about people with limited mobility, in wheelchairs, paraplegics…
Mental Health in Québec On January 31, 2018, Bell hosted the “Bell Let’s Talk” initiative to create awareness and to encourage open discussion on…
The upcoming legalization of cannabis has been a hot topic this year. We all know people who use cannabis for medical purposes whether they have…
Happy 2018! We can’t escape it! Every year we make new resolutions. But we know we are not fools; what are the odds that we…
Québec is a land of technological innovation – something we can be proud of. Last November we were visited by Kinova, a company specializing in…
Spasticity is often associated with neurological difficulties. 65-78% of those who have suffered a spinal injury will experience symptoms of spasticity in the first year…
« When I do my workout, I’m worried about doing too much. Sometimes afterwards, I feel bad for three days. It’s painful, and I feel…
On November 11, Montréal held its very first Conference on Adapted Sports. I had the pleasure of speaking at this conference organised by “CIVA”, an…
First, a short review of the facts : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative, chronic disease. It cannot be healed, and its symptoms evolve over time.…