Science on Tap

On May 30, in Kingston, Ontario, a group of community members and researchers got together to learn about rehabilitation, health and aging at CIHR’s Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis’s most recent Café Scientifique. The Café, entitled, “Broken, Busted and (a Bit) Worn Down: Rehab science supporting movement for improved health and aging”, explored the importance of physical activity for the maintenance of strong bones, and the role of rehabilitation in maintaining good musculoskeletal health.

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What is life like for the nearly one million Canadians with psoriasis? How does the condition affect them physically and emotionally? And where they can turn for support?

Well, Allan Stordy has lived with psoriasis for over two decades. In this video Allan talks about how psoriasis has affected his life, and what others can do to stay positive as they cope with the challenges of the condition.

Allan Stordy shares his experience with psoriasis in a video produced by the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance

We are delighted to have Allan as one of the speakers at our Cafe on June 1 in St. John’s. He is president and chair of the board of the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance, a group that provides education, information and support to people with skin conditions. He also helps guide research directions as a board member of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis.

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