2017 Award, Grant & Bursary Recipients

Kenneth Wu PT, MBPsS, MA (SocSci), BScPT, MBA, University of Toronto

Research topic: The relationship between cystic fibrosis (CF) genotype and peripheral skeletal muscle size and functions in adults with CF

Awarded: Ann Collins Whitmore Memorial Scholarship

Erin Miller PT: Michael Garron Hospital

Research topic: Evaluating the effectiveness of using high fidelity simulation to teach tracheal suctioning to physical therapists

Awarded: Cardiorespiratory Division Scholarship

Mona Al Onazi, BScPT: University of Alberta

Research topic: Decongestive Progressive Resistance Exercise with Advanced Compression for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Management (DREAM): A Pilot Randomized Control Trail

Awarded: B.E. Schnurr Memorial Fund Research Grant

Jordan Miller BSc, MSc, PhD: Queen’s University – Pain Science Division.

Research topic: Understanding the user experience, barriers and facilitators of using a clinical tool-kit to support evidence-based management of neck pain

Awarded: CAMPT Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy Founders Award

Ayse Kuspinar PT, PhD: McMaster University, School of Rehabilitation Science

Research topic: An Environmental Scan of Physiotherapy Services for Multiple Sclerosis in Canada: Survey Development

Awarded: Neuroscience Division –Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada Joint Award for Physiotherapy Research in the Neurosciences

Luciana Macedo, PT, PhD: McMaster University

Research topic: Which exercise for low back pain? Predicting response to exercise treatments for patients with low back pain: a validation study

Awarded: OrthoCanada Research Award in Neck and Back Rehabilitation and Core Stability

Michael Hunt, BHK, MPT, MSc, PhD: Physical Therapy/University of British Columbia

Research topic:  Immediate changes in imaging-based articular cartilage outcomes following running in people with and without knee osteoarthritis

Awarded: Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada Research Grant

Lucie Brosseau, Ph.D: University of Ottawa

Research topic: Knitting: a promising pain self-management strategy for older individuals with mild to moderate osteoarthritic hands: A community-based pilot randomized controlled trail

Awarded: Women’s Health Division Grant