School of Physical & Occupational Therapy /newsroom/taxonomy/term/8759/all en Childhood trauma increases risk of chronic pain in adulthood /newsroom/channels/news/childhood-trauma-increases-risk-chronic-pain-adulthood-353822 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to new research. The findings from an international team of experts, including several ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University researchers, underscore the urgency of addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – potentially traumatic events that occur before 18 years of age – and taking steps to mitigate their long-term impact on people’s health.  </p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:08:38 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 307563 at /newsroom ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University, in partnership with CBI-Concordia Physio Sport NDG, becomes FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence site /newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-university-partnership-cbi-concordia-physio-sport-ndg-becomes-fifa-medical-centre-excellence-262414 <p>During a ceremony held August 29, 2016 at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University’s Faculty of Medicine, the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy (SPOT), in partnership with CBI-Concordia Physio Sport NDG, was officially recognized as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Joining the University of British Columbia as one of only two such sites accredited by FIFA in Canada, the primary focus of the Centre will be to educate the soccer community about different aspects of athletic performance from training principles, to nutrition and sport specific skills. </p> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:23:30 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 26111 at /newsroom Dana Anaby /newsroom/dana-anaby Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:59:44 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 25900 at /newsroom