About Us
Turning ideas into practical solutions
As our population grows and ages, demand for rehabilitation services is increasing. Toronto Rehab researchers are rising to this challenge.
We are developing new and more effective treatments, and assistive devices and technologies, to help people live as fully and independently as possible.
Ours is one of the fastest growing and more comprehensive research programs anywhere. We have an outstanding team of researchers. Many are cross-appointed to our affiliate, the University of Toronto, and other leading academic institutions.
Toronto Rehab scientists conduct research activities in eight broad areas. Our groundbreaking research involves:
- developing treatments and technologies to prevent injury and illness, and restore function to a high level
- enhancing quality of life, participation and productivity
- facilitating a quicker return to the community and work
- modifying the environment and providing technologies to support people safely in their own homes
- assisting professional and family caregivers, and reducing their injuries
- increasing accessibility, effectiveness and efficiency of the healthcare system
Our research program is based at Toronto Rehab, one of Canada’s leading academic rehabilitation science centres. Toronto Rehab provides seven clinical programs for adults who experience disabling illness or injury.
5 Facts about Rehabilitation Research at Toronto Rehab/University Health Network
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- More than 85 scientists
- More than 150 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
- Research conducted in 8 key areas
- Home to the $36-million iDAPT Centre for Rehabilitation Research
- Over 65,000 feet of newly created or recently renovated research space by 2011
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Our history
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Toronto Rehab’s research program was created in 2001 with a grant from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
We have a unique mandate from the Ontario government to build capacity for rehabilitation research in the province and to advance rehabilitation knowledge and practice.
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