Research projects archive

WCB-supported research tackles tough questions. Here, you can browse the results of completed projects, listed below alphabetically by title.

Title Researchers(s) Time Period
A comprehensive evaluation of the head trauma program at Millard Health: assessment, treatment, and return-to-work status Dr. Douglas Gross, Dr. Annette Colangelo & Dr. Abigail Abada
University of Alberta/Millard Health 		2012 - 2014
Adverse events associated with medium and long-term use of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: an overview of Cochrane review Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta 		2016 - 2018
Appropriate and efficient management of shoulder injuries: who needs surgery? Dr. Lauren Beaupre
University of Alberta 		2014 - 2019
A prospective evaluation of sports & recreation-related concussions presenting to an urban emergency department: activities, severity, advice and return-to-play/work among adult patients Dr. Brian Rowe & Leeor Eliyahu
University of Alberta 		2012 - 2014
Ankle stiffness after malleolar fracture: a study of incidence and predictive factors Dr. M. Elizabeth Pedersen
University of Alberta 		2013 - 2017
A randomized clinical trial comparing three methods for anterior Cruciate ligament reconstruction: Patellar tendon, quadruple semitendinosus/gracilis grafts Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi and Denise Chan
University of Calgary 		2007 - 2013
A randomized clinical trial comparing three methods of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: patellar tendon, quadruple semitendinosus/gracilis and double-bundle semitendinosus/gracilis grafts - 10-year follow-up Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi
University of Calgary 		2012 - 2022
A randomized controlled trial comparing low-intensity, pulsed ultrasound to placebo in the treatment of operatively managed scaphoid non-unions Dr. Neil White
University of Calgary 		2014 - 2023
Arthroscopic versus min-open repair of full- thickness tears of the rotator cuff - a prospective randomized study Dr. Ian Lo
University of Calgary 		2005 - 2014
A study of factors influencing return to work after illness or injury Dr. Jeremy Beach
University of Alberta 		2002 - 2004
A systematic review of rotator cuff tears in patients insured by workers' compensation: Prevalence of injury, characteristics of rotator cuff injuries, and outcomes following operative and non-operative interventions Dr. Lauren Beaupre
University of Alberta
Dr. David Sheps
University of Alberta

2008 - 2010

Assessment and outcomes of traumatic psychological injury in a workers' compensation context Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta 		2018 - 2021
Assessment of prostheses for transtibial amputees - Phase 2: Quantification of relations amongst socket type, tissue sensation, socket pressure, function, comfort and quality of life Dr. Janet L. Ronsky
University of Calgary 		1998 - 2004
Can HR-pQCT be used to assess fracture healing for earlier rehabilitation in stable distal radius fractures? Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2017 - 2022
Comparison of CT and Arthroscopy for Determining On/Off Track Hill-Sachs Lesions Dr. Ian Lo
University of Calgary 		2017 - 2019
Development of a new clinical test for long head biceps pathology: the SAW test Dr. Richard Boorman
University of Calgary 		2011 - 2013
Development of a triage decision-making tool for the rehabilitation of injured workers (part 1) Dr. Douglas Gross
University of Alberta 		2010 - 2011
Development of a triage decision-making tool for the rehabilitation of injured workers (part 2) Dr. Douglas Gross
University of Alberta 		2011 - 2013
Does functional capacity evaluation (FCE) predict return to work in claimants with work-related upper extremity injuries? Dr. Douglas Gross
University of Alberta
Dr. Michele Crites Battié
University of Alberta 		2003 - 2005
Dynamic CT to determine normal syndesmosis motion and compare motion after static and dynamic fixation of syndesmotic injuries Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2019 - 2023
Early functional return to work following distal biceps repair Dr. Lauren Beaupre, Dr. Robert Chan and Dr. David Sheps
University of Alberta 		2015 - 2019
Early mobilization following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a randomized controlled trial Dr. David Sheps
University of Alberta 		2012 - 2016
Early Mobilization Following Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Current Evidence Dr. Lauren Beaupre
University of Alberta 		2017 - 2018
Effectiveness and safety of high dose opioid therapy in WCB-Alberta Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta 		2015 - 2018
Effectiveness of Treatments for Traumatic Psychological Injury in a Workers' Compensation Context Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta 		2017 - 2021
Efficacy of ultrasound guided platelet rich plasma injection for rotator cuff degeneration Dr. Marni Wesner
University of Alberta 		2011 - 2015
Evaluation of MRI assessment of SLAP lesions Dr. Ian Lo
University of Calgary 		2011 - 2012
Examination of the Trauma Symptom Inventory-2 validity scales for assessment of work-related trauma disorders Dr. Arlin Pachet
Pachet Assessment and Rehabilitation Services 		2020 - 2021
Further defining the role for capsular plication in shoulder instability surgery Dr. Richard Boorman
University of Calgary 		2007 - 2013
Graft reconstruction for "irreparable" rotator cuff tears: superior capsule reconstruction vs. tendon repair with graft bridging Dr. Ian Lo
University of Calgary 		2016 - 2018
Identifying risk factors for developing traumatic psychological injuries following work-related musculoskeletal injuries Dr. Doug Gross
University of Alberta 		2020 - 2022
Injured workers at risk of poor recovery: who recovers, who doesn't? Dr. Linda Carroll
University of Alberta 		2008 - 2011
Investigating instances of concordant versus discordant validity of the Behavioural Health Inventory-2, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2- Restructured Form and Word Memory Test Dr. Arlin Pachet
Pachet Assessment and Rehabilitation Services 		2019 - 2020
Mindfulness-based interventions in workers to treat mental health conditions Dr. Quentin Durand-Moreau
University of Alberta 		2020 - 2023
Non-invasive diagnostic for the quantitative and qualitative assessment of disease and injury: prevention/recovery via magnetic resonance imaging and metabolomics Dr. David Broadhurst, Ryan T McKay
University of Alberta 		2011 - 2015
Non-operative treatment of full thickness rotator cuff tears: two year follow-up Dr. Richard Boorman
University of Calgary 		2011 - 2012
Percutaneous radiofrequency medial branch neurotomy for patients with chronic pain of facet joint origin Dr. Robert Burnham
Red Deer Regional Hospital 		2002 - 2004
Post-surgical electrical stimulation to enhance nerve regeneration and hand function in patients with carpel tunnel syndrome - a randomized controlled trial Dr. K. Ming Chan
University of Alberta 		2006 - 2007
Predictors of return to work following traumatic work related lower extremity amputation Dr. Jacqueline S. Hebert
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Dr. Nigel Ashworth
University of Alberta 		2003 - 2005
Predictive factors for successful non operative treatment of chronic full thickness rotator cuff tears Dr. Richard Boorman
University of Calgary 		2008 - 2012
Prevention of Post-Traumatic Contractures with Ketotifen - PERK Dr. Kevin Hildebrand
University of Calgary 		2013 - 2018
Prognostic factors in work-related shoulder and knee injury Dr. Jeremy Beach University of Alberta 2006 - 2010
Prospective randomized study comparing open acromioplasty and rotator cuff repair versus arthroscopic acromioplasty and mini-open repair Dr. R. M. Hollingshead
U of Calgary
Sports Medicine Centre
Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi
University of Calgary 		1999 - 2005
Randomized clinical trial comparing strength and endurance after open or arthroscopic stabilization for recurrent post-traumatic anterior shoulder instability Dr. Laurie A. Hiemstra
University of Calgary
Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi
University of Calgary 		2004 - 2008
Recurrence of work-related low back injuries: the association between patient & administrative assessment Radoslaw Wasiak, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety
 2005 - 2011
Reliability of clinician return-to-work decisions for Workers’ Compensation claimants: towards a valid assessment battery Dr. Douglas Gross
University of Alberta 		2007 - 2009
Ten year follow-up of non-operatively treated rotator cuff patients Dr. Rich Boorman
University of Calgary 		2018 - 2022
The effect of hip stabilizer muscle strengthening on pain and disability for patients with non-specific low back pain: an outcome-based randomized controlled trial Dr. Reed Ferber
Karen Kendall
University of Calgary 		2010 - 2013
The effectiveness of a new treatment method for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome Dr. K. Ming Chan
University of Alberta 		2002 - 2005
The effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) as an interventional tool for improving return to work rates for injured workers with musculoskeletal disorders Dr. Douglas Gross
University of Alberta 		2014 - 2017
The impact of residual deformity on outcome after calcaneus fractures Dr. Andrew Dodd
University of Calgary 		2017 - 2022
The influence of opioid analgesia on functional work capacity Dr. Douglas Gross
University of Alberta 		2006 - 2008
The prognostic value of injured worker's perceptions of the workplace and expectations for recovery in predicting claims outcomes Dr. Michele Crites Battié
University of Alberta
Dr. Douglas Gross
University of Alberta 		2003 - 2007
The validity and reliability of Purdue Pegboard Test and modified Moberg Pickup Test in patients with carpel tunnel syndrome Dr. K. Ming Chan
University of Alberta 		2004 - 2006
Understanding how physicians allocate causation in musculoskeletal disease Dr. Jeremy Beach
University of Alberta 		2006 - 2008
Use of database linkage for the surveillance of occupational asthma Dr. Nicola Cherry
University of Alberta 		2005 - 2007
Validation and Refinement of the Work Assessment Triage Tool for Selecting Rehabilitation Interventions for Injured Workers Dr. Doug Gross
University of Alberta 		2017 - 2019
Workplace factors affecting shoulder pain Dr. Jeremy Beach
University of Alberta
Dr. Nicola Cherry
University of Alberta 		2004 - 2007