Innovative Research
What began as a simple vision has transformed into a dynamic and evolving research team. Explore the core values that drive the 3F Research Group, delve into our research, and get to know our dedicated team.
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Create and evaluate rehabilitation programs, services, and assessment tools
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Translate research findings into clinical practice
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Educate and train the next generation of professionals
Discover our publications and funding
We work with a vast network of individuals and funders to provide valuable research to enhance the quality of life of older adults.
Learn about our new research initiatives
Research is the backbone of innovation. The 3F team is committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge to prevent falls, fractures and functional decline.
Explore opportunities to work with us
We offer enriching experiences for undergraduate volunteers, Research in Medicine, Master’s in Rehabilitation Research, and PhD in Health Students.
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Beyond our publications, our research group is deeply committed to enhancing quality of life and well-being through projects and knowledge translation.
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Now Recruiting Rehabilitation Professionals for a Continuing Education Study on Dementia
CARES-D aims to enhance knowledge and confidence among physiotherapists working with dementia patients in Canada. Participants will complete questionnaires, engage with an online course, and provide feedback. The study requires approximately 5 hours for completion and is exclusively offered in English. For details, contact Nazanin Nasiri at the provided email.
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Care Approaches in Rehabilitation for Effective Support for Dementia (CARES-D)
We have been working to create, Care Approaches in Rehabilitation for Effective Support for Dementia (CARES-D). This is a course using evidence-based information to generate awareness, share knowledge, and inform decision-making for rehabilitation professionals working with individuals with dementia. This project has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement
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Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
We evaluated the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation vs non-rehabilitation in long-term care residents living with dementia to determine the impact on physical functioning and overall quality of life. A total of 33 trials were included in this review, 27 being randomized controlled trials and the remaining 6 being non-randomized trials. We found that with low
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