@KellyOBrien25

Physical Therapist and Researcher, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Episodic Disability and Rehabilitation

 University of Toronto
physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca/kelly-obrien
Joined August 2014
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Todd Davenport@sunsopeningbandOct 16
Here's the bottom line: ✅ Long COVID is heterogeneous. ✅ Post COVID ME is common and clinically important. ✅ Identifying PEM should be part of rehabilitation decision-making. The goal is the right intervention at the right time for the right patient. /end #LCWSymposium
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Great talk from Todd Davenport @sunsopeningband from @LC_Physio on ‘Is exercise always medicine? Understanding PEM in Long COVID’ at the @LongCOVIDWebCA 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID. @UofTCOVIDRehab
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Long COVID Web@LongCOVIDWebCAOct 16
Thank you for joining us on Day 1 of the 2026 #LCWSymposium! Tomorrow begins w/ a keynote by Dr. Todd Davenport exploring an important question in #LongCOVID care: “Is Exercise Always Medicine? Understanding the Role of Post-Exertional Malaise in Long COVID.” See you tomorrow!
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Temerty Medicine@uoftmedicineOct 8
What are the digital determinants of health and how do they play into our well-being? #UofT Prof. Jay Shaw talks about the impact that technology — and our ability to engage with it — has on our health.bit.ly/4ia4sdJ
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Congratulations @ekstokes!! 🎉🎉🎉
World Physiotherapy@WorldPhysio1951Oct 2
🌍 75 years. 75 noteworthy physiotherapists. Join us in celebrating Emma Stokes, former president of World Physiotherapy and a member of the @_ISCP_ as one of World Physiotherapy’s 75 noteworthy physiotherapists. Find out more: ow.ly/Kl3450ZRmLi @NCIRL | @tcddublin
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CAHR@CAHR_ACRVSep 25
Soyez des nôtres au #ACRV2027 qui se tiendra du 15 au 18 avril 2027 à Montréal (QC), à l’hôtel Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth. En savoir plus : s9o8o.mjt.lu/nl3/IbQ3vS11sQC…
Congrès de l’ACRV 2027. Montréal. 15 au 18 avril 2027. En savoir plus.

ALT Congrès de l’ACRV 2027. Montréal. 15 au 18 avril 2027. En savoir plus.

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CAHR@CAHR_ACRVSep 25
Join us for #CAHR2027, taking place April 15 - 18, 2027 in Montreal, QC, at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel! Learn more: s9o8o.mjt.lu/nl3/IbQ3vS11sQC…
CAHR 2027 Conference. Montréal. April 15–18, 2027. Learn more.

ALT CAHR 2027 Conference. Montréal. April 15–18, 2027. Learn more.

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Temerty Medicine@uoftmedicineSep 16
Today is #RehabilitationDay! We're lucky to be home to @RSIUofT's wonderful students, researchers, clinicians, alumni, and partners who are shaping the future of rehabilitation. bit.ly/4d7Lyl9

Rehabilitation Sciences Institute

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Rob Wüst@RobWustAug 17
About to miss #ISLCPAIS2026 in Amsterdam? You don’t have to miss the science! 🎥 100+ recorded talks 🔬 Latest research on #LongCOVID #MECFS and #PAIS 🌍 Watch anywhere, anytime 💶 Lower cost than attending in person Get Video on Demand access today: islc-pais.org/vod
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CIHRRC@CIHRRCAug 12
The 17th International Workshop on Aging & HIV will be taking place October 15-16 in Philadelphia. Abstracts are due Friday September 14, and can be submitted here: virology.eventsair.com/inter… #AgingHIV
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Long COVID Web@LongCOVIDWebCAAug 6
Join us on day 2 of the 2026 #LCWSymposium for a keynote session w/ Dr. Todd Davenport exploring an important question in #LongCOVID care: "Is Exercise Always Medicine? Understanding the Role of Post-Exertional Malaise in Long COVID." Register today: bit.ly/4bXijzY
Promotional graphic for the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID featuring a Day 2 keynote session on October 16 from 9:00–10:00 AM PDT titled "Is Exercise Always Medicine? Understanding the Role of Post Exertional Malaise in Long COVID." The graphic includes a headshot of Todd Davenport, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, identified as Keynote Speaker, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, and Scientific Advisor at the Workwell Foundation, Santa Rosa, California. The bottom of the graphic notes that the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID will take place October 15–16, 2026, in virtual and in-person formats. The Long COVID Web logo appears in the top right corner.

ALT Promotional graphic for the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID featuring a Day 2 keynote session on October 16 from 9:00–10:00 AM PDT titled "Is Exercise Always Medicine? Understanding the Role of Post Exertional Malaise in Long COVID." The graphic includes a headshot of Todd Davenport, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, identified as Keynote Speaker, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, and Scientific Advisor at the Workwell Foundation, Santa Rosa, California. The bottom of the graphic notes that the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID will take place October 15–16, 2026, in virtual and in-person formats. The Long COVID Web logo appears in the top right corner.

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Todd Davenport@sunsopeningbandAug 6
I am looking forward to speaking at the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID by @LongCOVIDWebCA, and grateful for the opportunity to share. Please join us in Vancouver, B.C. or online if you’re able.
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FIBRO CHAT with Trudy & Sherry Join us as we explore the 2016 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria—how they're used, what changed, and why they matter. ➡️Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 1pm ET ➡️Sign up: fibrocanada.ca/en/fibrochat-… #FAC #Fibromyalgia #MakeFibroVisible
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Long COVID Web@LongCOVIDWebCAJul 30
Discover the latest advances in #LongCOVID research at the 2026 #LCWSymposium! Join Dr. Angela Cheung for "State of the Science & Update on Long COVID Web"—highlighting emerging evidence and national progress. Register today: bit.ly/4bXijzY
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FIBRO CHAT with Trudy & Sherry ➡️📅 Monday, August 17, 2026 ➡️ 1:00 PM ET Join us as we explore the 2016 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria, how they're used, what changed, and why they matter ➡️Sign up: fibrocanada.ca/en/fibrochat-… #FAC #Fibromyalgia #MakeFibroVisible
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FIBRO CHAT with Trudy & Sherry 📅 Monday, August 17, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ET Join us as we explore the 2016 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria—how they're used, what changed, and why they matter. ➡️ Register: fibrocanada.ca/en/fibrochat-… #FAC #Fibromyalgia #FibroChat #MakeFibroVisible
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Putrino Lab@PutrinoLabJul 28
Incredible work published by @RobWust and team showing us, once again, that when people experience post-exertional symptoms as part of a #LongCOVID or #MECFS diagnosis, they are experiencing biological changes that are PHYSIOLOGICALLY DISTINCT from deconditioning. Wust has 1/
Rob Wüst@RobWustJul 28
1/10 I am incredibly proud to share our latest study, published today in @NatureComms, a follow-up to our 2024 paper on skeletal muscle abnormalities in long COVID. Open access: nature.com/articles/s41467-0… #LongCOVID #MECFS

Skeletal muscle properties in long COVID and ME/CFS differ from those induced by bed rest

Nature Communications - Low aerobic capacity in patients with long COVID and ME/CFS is often attributed to physical inactivity. The authors show that long COVID and ME/CFS patients have distinct...

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Rob Wüst@RobWustJul 26
Our new study: in 121 people with #LongCOVID, recovery of the autonomic nervous system was delayed after exertion. Longer or more intense activity affected recovery into the next night. HRV may support personalised pacing and predict PEM. @KasperJanssen doi.org/10.1007/s40279-026-0…

Wearable Heart Rate Variability Monitoring, Autonomic Dysfunction and Post-exertional Malaise in...

Sports Medicine - Patients with long coronavirus disease (COVID) experience disabling fatigue, autonomic dysfunction, reduced exercise capacity and post-exertional malaise (PEM). Heart rate...

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Kelly O'Brien retweeted
Long COVID Web@LongCOVIDWebCAJul 3
Registration remains open for the 2026 #LCWSymposium! Join us virtually or in person for two days of research, collaboration, and meaningful discussions with the #LongCOVID community. Secure your place by September 30, 2026. Register now: bit.ly/4bXijzY
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CIHRRC@CIHRRCJul 3
📌A new publication exploring the experiences with technology among adults living with HIV engaged in an online CBE intervention study is now available in JMIR Rehabilitation & Assistive Technologies rehab.jmir.org/2026/1/e86785

Experiences With Technology Among Adults Aging With HIV Engaged in an Online Community–Based...

Background: As individuals with HIV live longer, many now face the health consequences of aging and multimorbidity, known as disability. Exercise can mitigate disability; however, engagement in...

rehab.jmir.org
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