Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network
@mskrehabnet.bsky.social
The Canadian Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Network is a multidisciplinary national Network comprised of researchers, trainees, collaborators, and partner groups with a common goal of mitigating the MSK burden in Canada
Congratulations to Leah Kaluta, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the (CSEP) Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Congress!
A lay summary of Leah's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Leah's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
December 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Congratulations to Leah Kaluta, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the (CSEP) Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Congress!
A lay summary of Leah's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Leah's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
📣 Early bird deadline is coming up!
Register for the McCaig International Research Conference 2026 by Dec 15 to save.
Join us in Kananaskis, Alberta • March 11–13, 2026 for sessions on emerging OA therapies, imaging, and clinical innovations.
🔗 Register here: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
Register for the McCaig International Research Conference 2026 by Dec 15 to save.
Join us in Kananaskis, Alberta • March 11–13, 2026 for sessions on emerging OA therapies, imaging, and clinical innovations.
🔗 Register here: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
December 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
📣 Early bird deadline is coming up!
Register for the McCaig International Research Conference 2026 by Dec 15 to save.
Join us in Kananaskis, Alberta • March 11–13, 2026 for sessions on emerging OA therapies, imaging, and clinical innovations.
🔗 Register here: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
Register for the McCaig International Research Conference 2026 by Dec 15 to save.
Join us in Kananaskis, Alberta • March 11–13, 2026 for sessions on emerging OA therapies, imaging, and clinical innovations.
🔗 Register here: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
📣 MHRC Seminar – Dec 5 @ 3 PM (ET)
The MHRC is hosting its next Seminar Series event by featuring a presentation by Dr. Dylan Kobsar (McMaster University):
“Beyond the Lab: Real-World Applications of Biomechanics.”
📌 Zoom: yorku.zoom.us/j/9258571380...
📍 Room 108, Calumet College
The MHRC is hosting its next Seminar Series event by featuring a presentation by Dr. Dylan Kobsar (McMaster University):
“Beyond the Lab: Real-World Applications of Biomechanics.”
📌 Zoom: yorku.zoom.us/j/9258571380...
📍 Room 108, Calumet College
December 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
📣 MHRC Seminar – Dec 5 @ 3 PM (ET)
The MHRC is hosting its next Seminar Series event by featuring a presentation by Dr. Dylan Kobsar (McMaster University):
“Beyond the Lab: Real-World Applications of Biomechanics.”
📌 Zoom: yorku.zoom.us/j/9258571380...
📍 Room 108, Calumet College
The MHRC is hosting its next Seminar Series event by featuring a presentation by Dr. Dylan Kobsar (McMaster University):
“Beyond the Lab: Real-World Applications of Biomechanics.”
📌 Zoom: yorku.zoom.us/j/9258571380...
📍 Room 108, Calumet College
📣 Upcoming Talk
Join the Myology Institute for a hybrid seminar with Dr. Terence E. Ryan on the pathobiology of peripheral artery disease and its relevance for skeletal muscle biology.
📅 When: Dec 3 | 3–4 PM ET
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/94993503198
Join the Myology Institute for a hybrid seminar with Dr. Terence E. Ryan on the pathobiology of peripheral artery disease and its relevance for skeletal muscle biology.
📅 When: Dec 3 | 3–4 PM ET
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/94993503198
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
📣 Upcoming Talk
Join the Myology Institute for a hybrid seminar with Dr. Terence E. Ryan on the pathobiology of peripheral artery disease and its relevance for skeletal muscle biology.
📅 When: Dec 3 | 3–4 PM ET
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/94993503198
Join the Myology Institute for a hybrid seminar with Dr. Terence E. Ryan on the pathobiology of peripheral artery disease and its relevance for skeletal muscle biology.
📅 When: Dec 3 | 3–4 PM ET
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/94993503198
The session From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research is now live on the MSK Network website.
Watch here: mskrehabnet.com/from-experie...
Featuring insights from researchers and patient partners on meaningful engagement in MSK rehab research.
Watch here: mskrehabnet.com/from-experie...
Featuring insights from researchers and patient partners on meaningful engagement in MSK rehab research.
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The session From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research is now live on the MSK Network website.
Watch here: mskrehabnet.com/from-experie...
Featuring insights from researchers and patient partners on meaningful engagement in MSK rehab research.
Watch here: mskrehabnet.com/from-experie...
Featuring insights from researchers and patient partners on meaningful engagement in MSK rehab research.
📣 Fragility Fracture Network Canada Congress 2026
Join clinicians, researchers, and trainees for the latest in fragility fracture care.
🗓 March 28, 2026 — Toronto
📝 Abstracts due: Nov 30, 2025
🔗 More info: fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-regional...
Join clinicians, researchers, and trainees for the latest in fragility fracture care.
🗓 March 28, 2026 — Toronto
📝 Abstracts due: Nov 30, 2025
🔗 More info: fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-regional...
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📣 Fragility Fracture Network Canada Congress 2026
Join clinicians, researchers, and trainees for the latest in fragility fracture care.
🗓 March 28, 2026 — Toronto
📝 Abstracts due: Nov 30, 2025
🔗 More info: fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-regional...
Join clinicians, researchers, and trainees for the latest in fragility fracture care.
🗓 March 28, 2026 — Toronto
📝 Abstracts due: Nov 30, 2025
🔗 More info: fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-regional...
Congratulations to Cinthuja Pathmanathan on completing her MSK Trainee Exchange at the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Precision Rehabilitation of Spinal Pain, gaining HD-EMG skills and contributing to a muscle synergies project!
Cinthuja's lay summary: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
Cinthuja's lay summary: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Congratulations to Cinthuja Pathmanathan on completing her MSK Trainee Exchange at the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Precision Rehabilitation of Spinal Pain, gaining HD-EMG skills and contributing to a muscle synergies project!
Cinthuja's lay summary: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
Cinthuja's lay summary: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1 pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When: Nov 24, 12-1 pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1 pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When: Nov 24, 12-1 pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📢 QPRN Lunch & Talk — Nov 21 (12–1 p.m. EDT)
Two expert presentations:
1️⃣ Persistent vulvar pain in breast cancer survivors – with Stéphanie Bernard
2️⃣ MSK pain, fatigue & dysphonia in professional voice users – with Maude Desjardins
Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81010194591
Two expert presentations:
1️⃣ Persistent vulvar pain in breast cancer survivors – with Stéphanie Bernard
2️⃣ MSK pain, fatigue & dysphonia in professional voice users – with Maude Desjardins
Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81010194591
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📢 QPRN Lunch & Talk — Nov 21 (12–1 p.m. EDT)
Two expert presentations:
1️⃣ Persistent vulvar pain in breast cancer survivors – with Stéphanie Bernard
2️⃣ MSK pain, fatigue & dysphonia in professional voice users – with Maude Desjardins
Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81010194591
Two expert presentations:
1️⃣ Persistent vulvar pain in breast cancer survivors – with Stéphanie Bernard
2️⃣ MSK pain, fatigue & dysphonia in professional voice users – with Maude Desjardins
Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81010194591
Congratulations to Erin Lee, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!
A lay summary of Erin's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Erin's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Congratulations to Erin Lee, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!
A lay summary of Erin's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Erin's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
Congratulations to Harry S. Battersby, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!
A lay summary of Harry's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Harry's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations to Harry S. Battersby, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!
A lay summary of Harry's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Harry's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
Congratulations to Clément Prunault, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!
A lay summary of Clément's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Clément's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Congratulations to Clément Prunault, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress (ISB 2025)!
A lay summary of Clément's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Clément's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
MHRC is hosting Dr. Sean Forbes for a talk on MRI assessment of skeletal muscle in individuals with and without muscular dystrophies.
📅 When: Nov 19 | 3–4 PM
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/93181474911
📅 When: Nov 19 | 3–4 PM
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/93181474911
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
MHRC is hosting Dr. Sean Forbes for a talk on MRI assessment of skeletal muscle in individuals with and without muscular dystrophies.
📅 When: Nov 19 | 3–4 PM
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/93181474911
📅 When: Nov 19 | 3–4 PM
📍 Where: Communicore C1-17 + Zoom
🔗 Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/93181474911
📣 Upcoming Event: International Trainee Seminar Series – Myogenesis
The MHRC is hosting its next International Trainee Seminar Series on Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM (ET) on Zoom.
Featuring presentations from three emerging scholars in the field.
📌 Register here: yorku.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The MHRC is hosting its next International Trainee Seminar Series on Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM (ET) on Zoom.
Featuring presentations from three emerging scholars in the field.
📌 Register here: yorku.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📣 Upcoming Event: International Trainee Seminar Series – Myogenesis
The MHRC is hosting its next International Trainee Seminar Series on Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM (ET) on Zoom.
Featuring presentations from three emerging scholars in the field.
📌 Register here: yorku.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The MHRC is hosting its next International Trainee Seminar Series on Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM (ET) on Zoom.
Featuring presentations from three emerging scholars in the field.
📌 Register here: yorku.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Congratulations to Madeline Shivgulam, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the (CSEP) Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Congress!
A lay summary of Madeline's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Madeline's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Congratulations to Madeline Shivgulam, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the (CSEP) Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Congress!
A lay summary of Madeline's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Madeline's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Good news!
The abstract submission deadline for the McCaig Institute’s Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment conference has been extended to November 12, 2025!
When: March 11–13 2026 | Kananaskis, Alberta
Link: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
The abstract submission deadline for the McCaig Institute’s Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment conference has been extended to November 12, 2025!
When: March 11–13 2026 | Kananaskis, Alberta
Link: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Good news!
The abstract submission deadline for the McCaig Institute’s Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment conference has been extended to November 12, 2025!
When: March 11–13 2026 | Kananaskis, Alberta
Link: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
The abstract submission deadline for the McCaig Institute’s Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment conference has been extended to November 12, 2025!
When: March 11–13 2026 | Kananaskis, Alberta
Link: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Mobilize Lab at the University of Waterloo is recruiting participants who are currently sedentary to participate in their research study.
Participants will receive 16-weeks of FREE virtual resistance training and $50 after study completion!
More information: uwaterloo.ca/mobilize-cli...
Participants will receive 16-weeks of FREE virtual resistance training and $50 after study completion!
More information: uwaterloo.ca/mobilize-cli...
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The Mobilize Lab at the University of Waterloo is recruiting participants who are currently sedentary to participate in their research study.
Participants will receive 16-weeks of FREE virtual resistance training and $50 after study completion!
More information: uwaterloo.ca/mobilize-cli...
Participants will receive 16-weeks of FREE virtual resistance training and $50 after study completion!
More information: uwaterloo.ca/mobilize-cli...
The McCaig Research Conference: Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment will bring together experts, trainees, clinicians, and industry partners to explore the latest advances in osteoarthritis research and care.
When: March 11–13 2026
mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
When: March 11–13 2026
mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
October 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The McCaig Research Conference: Advancements in Osteoarthritis – From Discovery to Treatment will bring together experts, trainees, clinicians, and industry partners to explore the latest advances in osteoarthritis research and care.
When: March 11–13 2026
mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
When: March 11–13 2026
mccaig.ucalgary.ca/event/intern...
Session four of the Writing and Publication
Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Session four of the Writing and Publication
Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Series "From Experience to Evidence: Partnering with Patients in Rehab Research" will be on what trainees would like to know about patient partner engagement in research.
When: Nov 24, 12-1pm ET
Register here: westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join the McCaig Institute's Wood Forum 2025!
Calgary's top researchers from the McCaig Institute will share innovative studies in engaging, easy-to-understand talks at this free public event.
Date: 9am-12pm Saturday, November 8, 2025
More information: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/...
Calgary's top researchers from the McCaig Institute will share innovative studies in engaging, easy-to-understand talks at this free public event.
Date: 9am-12pm Saturday, November 8, 2025
More information: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/...
September 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join the McCaig Institute's Wood Forum 2025!
Calgary's top researchers from the McCaig Institute will share innovative studies in engaging, easy-to-understand talks at this free public event.
Date: 9am-12pm Saturday, November 8, 2025
More information: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/...
Calgary's top researchers from the McCaig Institute will share innovative studies in engaging, easy-to-understand talks at this free public event.
Date: 9am-12pm Saturday, November 8, 2025
More information: mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/...
MyoChallenge 2025 an international competition partnered with NeurIPS 2025, designed to advance the state of the art in physiologically realistic MSK control in sports control using data-driven methods.
More information: sites.google.com/view/myosuit...
Registration: eval.ai/web/challeng...
More information: sites.google.com/view/myosuit...
Registration: eval.ai/web/challeng...
September 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
MyoChallenge 2025 an international competition partnered with NeurIPS 2025, designed to advance the state of the art in physiologically realistic MSK control in sports control using data-driven methods.
More information: sites.google.com/view/myosuit...
Registration: eval.ai/web/challeng...
More information: sites.google.com/view/myosuit...
Registration: eval.ai/web/challeng...
Congratulations to Emma Ratke, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics!
A lay summary of Emma's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Emma's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
August 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Congratulations to Emma Ratke, one of the Trainee Conference Travel Support 2025 recipients, on presenting at the Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics!
A lay summary of Emma's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
A lay summary of Emma's work can be accessed here: mskrehabnet.com/wp-content/u...
The Health Services Research and Health Economic Evaluation Summer School wrapped up a successful week in Calgary of learning and collaboration.
Participants engaged in insightful discussions, explored innovative approaches, and strengthened skills in health services research and health economics.
Participants engaged in insightful discussions, explored innovative approaches, and strengthened skills in health services research and health economics.
August 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Health Services Research and Health Economic Evaluation Summer School wrapped up a successful week in Calgary of learning and collaboration.
Participants engaged in insightful discussions, explored innovative approaches, and strengthened skills in health services research and health economics.
Participants engaged in insightful discussions, explored innovative approaches, and strengthened skills in health services research and health economics.