Research

More than 405,000 Canadians live with
long-term disability from stroke.
The number will double in 20 years.

Stroke recovery is a huge public health issue in Canada.

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We are the go-to country for multi-site clinical trials in stroke recovery.

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We are a global hub for virtual training and networking in stroke recovery.

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Self-Management Videos

Self-Management Videos provide information and resources to promote stroke recovery.

Our 11-episode video series and corresponding resource sheets include topics such as fatigue, memory, anxiety, stress, attention, communication, leisure, and more.

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Recent News

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CPSR Annual Scientific underway Dec, 2, 3 and 4

December 3, 2020
The first day of the CPSR's first Annual Scientific Meeting on Wed., Dec. 2 was a huge success with almost 400 registrants and another 600 who joined a joint webinar on virtual rehabilitation, developed in partnership with Heart & Stroke and embedded in the meeting. Day 2 begins today at 12:30 pm EST.
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Heart & Stroke wellness program beats hypertension

November 27, 2020
Almost 4,600 individuals at risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) participated in an innovative Heart & Stroke wellness program centered on physical activity, healthy eating and stress management. Follow up with a robust sample of more than 1,000 participants revealed that the program exceeded its goal of stopping blood pressure from increasing and instead saw on average a 4.4-point drop – a significant decrease.
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Read our November 2020 newsletter

November 16, 2020
Learn about our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, a webinar on virtual care, trainee events and news, our video series and more in our November newsletter.
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Take part in the CPSR Research & Knowledge Translation Webinar Nov. 18 at 12 pm ET

November 13, 2020
Experts describe implementation of high-intensity training during inpatient rehabilitation of individuals early post-stroke
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"The Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery's strength is in its people. We are fortunate in Canada to have a great wealth of people who are leading the way globally in stroke recovery research. This is why I am involved. Great things can be accomplished when we work together. This idea is even reflected in the name. The organization is truly a partnership."


Ada Tang, PhD, CPSR Knowledge Translation Advisory Committee, McMaster University

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