New Publication! A Multi-level Meta-analysis
We are excited to share our latest publication:“A Multi-Level Meta-Analysis of Therapeutic Interventions to Improve Fall-Related Outcomes in Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation” This multi-level meta-analysis investigates therapeutic strategies to improve fall-related outcomes in individuals with lower limb amputation. This is beneficial for clinical decision-making and rehabilitation strategies. Grateful to our team and collaborators!Read it […]
2025 Assistive Technology & Wheelchair Skills Training!
UBC MOT students engaging with exciting technology, innovations, and mobility devices at the 2025 Assistive Technology and Wheelchair Skills Training days! Thank you to the organisations who shared their time and expertise with the future OTs.
New Publication on Fraudulent Activity within Research!
A new publication examines the vulnerabilities of online studies to fraudulent activity. Researchers increasingly use online tools to advertise studies, recruit participants, and collect data, enabling access to individuals in remote or rural areas, those with limited mobility, and participants facing time constraints. While online platforms offer significant advantages, online research remains vulnerable to fraudulent […]
The Lab at ISPO 2025!
We had an excellent experience attending the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) 20th World Congress in Sweden. An global celebration where Adit and Brittany had the privilege of presenting, and a special congratulations to Adit for winning the Best Paper and Poster in the sustainability category! It was wonderful to engage in riveting discussions, international […]
INCREASE BC Conference!
A great day attending the INCREASE BC conference and supporting our PhD students, Raneem and Brittany, with their respective poster and presentation. Congratulations to Brittany for her 2nd place award in the 3-Minute Thesis competition!
Exploring RAD Gearbox UBC!
Exploring our new UBC RAD Gearbox location at the Student Recreation Centre (SRC) on the UBC Point Grey campus! We are excited to partner with UBC Recreation and the Campus and Community Planning team to bring and house a range of recreational adaptive devices.
AT Module 2024 – Social Robots!
Here are some UBC MOT students engaging with social/rehabilitation robots!
The Wheelchair Outcome Measure (WhOM) is being used around the world!
Developed by Dr. Miller and colleagues in 2007, the Wheelchair Outcome Measure (WhOM) was created to provide a relevant and personalized approach to determining the success of a wheelchair intervention based on a client’s unique needs. Since then, there have been thousands of registrations to use the WhOM worldwide. Below you can see the geographic […]
Congratulations to Brittany Pousett on her CIHR Fellowship
One of our own MATTERs Lab PhD students, Brittany Pousett, won a 5-year CIHR fellowship in the first year of her PhD. You can read more about her on our Team section.
Recreational Adaptive Devices (RAD) Research Study
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