Sukhvinder Kalsi-Ryan, BscPT, Msc, PhD
Upper Extremity NeuroRestorative and Innovations Laboratory
Dr. Kalsi-Ryan’s lab at TRI-LC is called, The Upper Extremity NeuroRestorative and Innovations Lab, which is embedded in the Upper Extremity Clinic at Lyndhurst. This environment offers a research platform where clinicians can study new innovations directly on patients in a real rehabilitation environment. The lab provides a platform for not only the development of new and novel treatment approaches, but also research related to knowledge translation and uptake of new discoveries.
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ROCKET FAMILY UPPER EXTREMITY CLINIC - Lyndhurst Centre
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
The Rocket Family Upper Extremity Clinic has opened a second location at TRI-Lyndhurst Centre. Our clinic brings research, best practice and clinicians together to offer evidence based, outcome focused outpatient treatment for people with impairments of the upper extremity due to neurological problems. The Lyndhurst location is a clinical/research partnership to accelerate the development of innovative practices that optimize upper limb functional outcomes for people with neurological conditions.
Target Population:
We assess and treat individuals who have a neurological condition that has resulted in changes in their upper extremity function.
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Services:
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Services will be provided by Registered Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and are, in most cases, covered by third parties such as motor vehicle insurance, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), extended health benefits and/or self-pay.
Rates: All treatment and assessments will be offered at a rate of $120.00/hour. *Some therapies will have an additional charge to the hourly rate.
Therapies Offered:
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* Functional Electrical Stimulation, including the Myndmove Technology*
* Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
* Activity Based Restorative Therapy
* Peripheral Nerve Somatosensory Stimulation and Massed Practice
* Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation
* Task Specific Training
* General Rehabilitation of the upper limb
* Management of Chronic SCI UL Problems
* Group Programming
* Neuro-Developmental and Bobath Therapy
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Who We Are:
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Scientific and Clinic Lead: Sukhivnder Kalsi-Ryan, BScPT, MSc, PhD
Email: Sukhvinder.Kalsi-Ryan@uhn.ca | 416.597.3422 x6340
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Dr. Kalsi-Ryan, is a Clinician Scientist in the field of upper limb assessment and recovery and spine pathology at TRI and is also Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Physical Therapy. Her research is oriented to establishing methods to quantify neurological change after injury and studying neuro- restorative methods to enhance and optimize function for those with neurological impairment. Dr. Kalsi-Ryan’s lab at TRI-LC is called, The Upper Extremity NeuroRestorative and Innovations Lab, which is embedded in the Rocket Family Upper Extremity Clinic at Lyndhurst. This environment offers a research platform where clinicians can study new innovations directly on patients in a real rehabilitation environment.
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The Rocket Family Clinic at TRI-LC brings together a group of rehabilitation specialists with strong research training as well as expertise in key neurological issues related to upper extremity deficits. Dr. Parvin Eftekhar and Jaclyn Dawe have joined Dr. Kalsi-Ryan’s clinical team to provide exemplary care for their clients.
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Links:
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https://www.uhnresearch.ca/researcher/sukhvinder-kalsi-ryan
https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Rocket_North_enhances_access_to_innovative_therapies.aspx