“Do You Have the Coronavirus?”
On a day that should have been memorable for its joy, Henry Fok had an encounter that would ultimately inspire him to re-examine his future
“Finding Balance: The Hidden Gift of Being Thrown Off-Course”
In this second student essay focused on the Covid learning years, Bridget Graff details how her frustration with forced digital learning led her to discover
“Is the Assumption of the Autonomous Individual Holding Us Back in Vocational Rehabilitation?”
Presenting an intriguing exploration of professional mindsets, Joanna K. Fadyl, in a creative collaboration with colleagues, argues that assumptions regarding individual autonomy are indeed holding
“Research” What You Say: I Did Not Suffer a Stroke, I Survived One
Stroke survivor Eva Froehle reflects on the use of language in study recruitment material as she shares thoughtful insights from a research participant perspective.
“The Hat”
Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents My husband was so strong, athletic, caring. I fell in love with him when I witnessed how gently
“To Doris, On Her Retirement” by Elisabeth Preston-Hsu, MD, MPH
Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents This poem is dedicated to Doris Armour, MD. Leaving this season lush with life, you’ll connect
A Voyage Homeward: Fiction and Family Stories—Resilience and Rehabilitation
As a masterful story-teller, Dr. Marshall Duke shares his compelling research with the Family Narratives project, in particular that “knowledge of family history [is] crucially
Murderball — A Metaphor for Recovery
In this expansion to the media review of the film, Murderball, Dr. Sarah Caston builds upon the films theme to share an intimate and deep
Murderball — Beyond the Documentary
Katherine Voorhorst’s media review of Murderball, including a special interview with the film’s director, gives us a sense of the film’s impact on the public’s
Sharing Spirits and Silence is Strength
Struggling with severe aphasia after her stroke, Yvette Warren offers a truly powerful poetic expression of her journey and reminds us of the strength in
The Diving Bell and The Butterfly – From the Eye of the Unseen
Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was written by Jean Dominique Bauby, following a catastrophic stroke resulting
The Genius of Marian – A Family’s View of Alzheimer’s Disease
In this film review by Emilly Munguía Marshall, she explore the documentary Genius of Marian by Banker White, where we see a stirring and elegant
Wit — A Film Review, Analysis and Interview with Playwright Margaret Edson
In this compelling film review by S.A. Larson, she explores the masterful writing of award-winning playwright Margaret Edson in her Pulitzer Prize masterpiece, Wit. Included
A Healthy Neck Should Disappear: a Phenomenological Anatomy of ‘Body-With-Neck-in-the-World’ to Inform Clinical Research and Practice
What is the actual role of the neck in a person’s overall well being? How might a deeper understanding of the “neck-in-the-world” contribute to treatment
A Journey Toward Mindfulness
In “A Journey Toward Mindfulness,” Kelsey Robinson, SPT describes the steps she took to turn the effects of a crippling racist remark into a positive
A Letter to My Mother
An homage to a devoted Charge Nurse, “A Letter to My Mother” lovingly shows what makes a true hero in today’s healthcare system. Ezeoyibo Justin
A Miracle of Modern Medicine and Mobility
Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents Early in my career I worked very closely with a patient who many on my ICU team said
A Reorientation of Belief: Considerations for Increasing the Recruitment of Black Students Into Canadian Physiotherapy Programs
Guided by the work of cultural theorist Sara Ahmed and critical race scholar Camara Phyllis Jones, these authors explore the perspectives of experts regarding barriers
A Seat at the Table: A Reflection on Engaging Disabled People and Their Families in Research and Service Design
Dr. Phoenix and authors explore the metaphor “a seat at the table” in the context of including Disabled People and their families in system-level service
About Letters to the Editors
Letter to the Editor submissions should provide timely, thoughtful dialogue on a recently published article in The Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation. Letters are published
“Do You Have the Coronavirus?”
On a day that should have been memorable for its joy, Henry Fok had an encounter that would ultimately inspire him to re-examine his future role as a physical therapist.
“Finding Balance: The Hidden Gift of Being Thrown Off-Course”
In this second student essay focused on the Covid learning years, Bridget Graff details how her frustration with forced digital learning led her to discover a whole new perspective on life and work. Moving from being an active, dynamic, overworked student to one focused more on “concepts,” she developed a work-life “balancing act” that improved her academic performance—and will serve her for years to come.
“Is the Assumption of the Autonomous Individual Holding Us Back in Vocational Rehabilitation?”
Presenting an intriguing exploration of professional mindsets, Joanna K. Fadyl, in a creative collaboration with colleagues, argues that assumptions regarding individual autonomy are indeed holding rehabilitation practices back.
“Research” What You Say: I Did Not Suffer a Stroke, I Survived One
Stroke survivor Eva Froehle reflects on the use of language in study recruitment material as she shares thoughtful insights from a research participant perspective.
“The Hat”
Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents My husband was so strong, athletic, caring. I fell in love with him when I witnessed how gently
“To Doris, On Her Retirement” by Elisabeth Preston-Hsu, MD, MPH
Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents This poem is dedicated to Doris Armour, MD. Leaving this season lush with life, you’ll connect