REIMAGINE Workshop
Thank you for your interest in the REIMAGINE
(Rehabilitation, Equity, and Musculoskeletal Health in Aging)
Research Action Plan Workshop
Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
550 University Ave
Toronto ON M5G 2A2
Co-hosted by: Research Engagement Collaborative Alliance with Partners (RECAP),
Western Bone and Joint Institute, and AGE-WELL
The goal of the REIMAGINE Research Action Plan Workshop is to co-design a research plan to improve equitable access to rehabilitation services among older adults with musculoskeletal conditions. The workshop will bring together people with lived/living experience, caregivers, healthcare providers, community partners, and policy/decision-makers to guide future research related to this theme.
With a panel discussion, break-out sessions, and lots of networking opportunities, the event will welcome 50 attendees with relevant professional or personal experiences.
Research team leads of the event are:
- Jessica Wong, Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Western University
- Alison Rushton, Professor and Director, School of Physical Therapy, Western University
- Dave Walton, Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Western University
- Victoria Smye, Professor and Director, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University
- Winnie Sun, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University
Panellists joining us to share viewpoints from diverse knowledge users and initiate discussion among all attendees include:
- Maggie Perquin, Patient Advocate
- Christina Matthews, General Manager, Digital Experiences, YMCA BC
- Stephanie Lurch, Physiotherapist and Assistant Clinical Professor, Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University
- Charissa Levy, Executive Director, Rehabilitative Care Alliance; and GTA Rehab Network; Adjunct Lecturer, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto
Space is limited! Participation will be confirmed by the conference team that will aim for a balanced representation among knowledge user groups based on Expressions of Interest received. The goal is to create an environment that will benefit from diverse experiences and perspectives.
The event will be held in English and consist of a panel discussion and break-out sessions, as well as networking opportunities during the lunch and health breaks.
Note: The cost of the workshop itself will be covered (i.e., no registration fee, refreshments included). Confirmed applicants who are patient partners (i.e., people with lived experience, informal caregivers) will receive an honorarium of $500 and 1 hotel night accommodation at a nearby hotel covered. For all other confirmed applicants, a travel stipend of $85 will be provided.
Important Dates
Application Deadline (Expression of Interest)
September 22, 2025, 11:59 PM, Eastern Time
Confirmed applicants will be notified by the event organizers.
Event Date:
Friday, November 21, 2025; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2.
Confirmed applicants will be asked to complete Research Engagement Collaborative Alliance with Partners (RECAP)'s learning modules prior to the day of the event. The three modules take approximately 30 minutes each, for a total of 1.5 hours. The modules will help establish a common understanding and language related to research partnerships, the roles individuals can play, and ways to overcome power differentials when contributing or learning about multi-sectorial expertise, lived experience, and critical perspectives.
If you would like to notify our team of any access or accommodation requirements, please reach out to: jessica.wong@uwo.ca
Contact Information
For all inquiries, please contact Jessica Wong at: jessica.wong@uwo.ca
