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This post was originally published here. The University of the Fraser Valley is partnering with Tourism Chilliwack, the City of Chilliwack, and Indigenous partners Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and Stó:lō Research and Resource Management on a project that will help people with diverse physical abilities enjoy the natural beauty surrounding UFV’s Chilliwack campus. The Adaptive Cycling Project … Read more
For competitive trail runners, every second can be the difference between winning a race or finishing a heartbeat behind the victor. Two University of the Fraser Valley professors are now suggesting that blueberries may be useful in shaving those precious seconds off your time. Dr. Luisa Giles and Dr. Jason Brandenburg recently completed a study examining whether highbush blueberry supplements can improve trail-running performance. Their work … Read more
This post was originally published here. For children affected by cancer or blood disorders, staying active might mean performing gentle shoulder circles from a hospital bed. On other days, it could mean racing up and down the stairs to collect stuffed animals or learning how to play a new game or sport. Whatever the activity, … Read more
This post was originally published here. After living with chronic pain for more than a decade, University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) researcher Dr. Cynthia Thomson is helping reshape how clinicians across Canada understand and treat it. Supported by Fraser Health, Cynthia, an associate professor of kinesiology at UFV, is leading a national advisory panel planning project to … Read more
On June 4, community members, Elders, youth, educators, and university partners gathered at the THE’I:TSLIYA Health and Community Centre (SAY Building) on Skowkale First Nation for What’s in a Place Name? A Gathering of Languages, Lands, and Learnings—a community-led event celebrating the vitalization of Halq’eméylem place names. The gathering highlighted the deep cultural significance of … Read more
This post was originally published here. A group of 11 students graduating from the University of the Fraser Valley with kinesiology degrees are making the leap to graduate school, landing together in the University of British Columbia’s physiotherapy program. The students heading to UBC are Nic Shain, Shawn Arora, Trinity Nacario, Megan Filiatrault, Ajaiveer Boparai, … Read more
This post was originally published here. The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is opening an Experiential Learning Lab (ELL) on its Chilliwack campus, a flexible learning space with a layout and technology that mimic a health-care clinical environment. Historically, nursing students have benefited from experiential learning in hospitals, clinics, and laboratory settings. But with … Read more
Pain hurts! It’s real. You can’t see it, but you know when you feel it. One in five Canadians experience persistent pain. Unfortunately, many are recommended sub-optimal, second-line, or even non-recommended treatments. When it comes to treating pain, large gaps exist between evidence and practice. Most people, including health care professionals, view pain through an … Read more
This post was originally published here. As Ali Ghafoor approaches the finish line of his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of the Fraser Valley, he looks back in gratitude at those who have helped him along the way. His professors, of course, and his supervisors on his clinical placements. The friends … Read more
The Faculty of Health Sciences at UFV hosted a vibrant and engaging Health Fair on March 18, bringing together students, faculty, and community partners for a day focused on wellness, learning, and connection. Held on the Chilliwack campus at the University of the Fraser Valley, the event showcased a wide range of health-related initiatives and … Read more