Shoulder Health and Ergonomics Research Laboratory

Biomechanical analysis of the impact of reconstruction and mastectomy
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian women, but the survival rate is very high when diagnosed and treated early. However, many survivors experience upper limb problems after routine treatment, and these problems may be worsened by breast reconstruction. The goal of this project is to define upper limb body motion in breast cancer survivors with and without shoulder pain following breast cancer surgical procedures.

Rotator Cuff Injury Study
The goal of this study is to explore the connection between movement patterns and rotator cuff syndrome in high-risk occupations. The long-term aim is to improve the prevention and treatment of rotator cuff syndrome.

Whole Body Vibration and Driving Posture
This project aims to understand how driving posture changes over one hour with and without simulated machinery whole body vibration. We want to examine whether shoulder pain or discomfort is related to driving posture and if discomfort in the upper limbs increases over time during whole body vibration.
Rural Dementia Action Research (RaDAR)

The Cognitive Kitchen
The Cognitive Kitchen is a multi-session cooking and nutrition education program to support dementia risk reduction and living well with dementia.

End of Life Nutrition Care
We are looking for family caregivers with loved ones in long-term care (currently or in the past) to share their experiences regarding needs and existing supports for making decisions about end of life nutrition care (e.g., eating, drinking, hydration) in the Saskatchewan long-term care context.
Musculoskeletal Health and Access to Care (MHAC)

Bridging Access to Physiotherapy Care Gaps for Saskatchewan Mothers: Experiences of Postpartum Women and Health Care Providers
The goal of this project is to understand current gaps and opportunities for maternal health services, specifically physiotherapy care, among women with postpartum low back and pelvic girdle pain and dysfunction in Saskatchewan. The findings will lead to improved clinical outcomes and quality of life for postpartum women across Saskatchewan.