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What strategies are used to improve physical activity following a stroke? How is stroke research put into practise? What kinds of stroke recovery programs see the best outcomes?

Janice Eng is a professor in the UBC Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She is a world leader in stroke recovery research, from basic neurobiology to novel clinical interventions and treatment programs, and has implemented these programs globally. Professor Eng is the Canada Research Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation, has been recognized for excellence in mentoring early career faculty, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

For more information about Janice Eng's research visit:
https://neurorehab.med.ubc.ca/our-people/dr-eng/

Audio played:

"Stroke Recovery Through Exercise featuring UBC Vitality study participant Marco Chorbajian" produced by UBC
"Hero in You" Interview with Rick Hansen, produced by the BC Hall of Fame
"Excerpt from Awakening the Mind: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" produced by the World Science Festival