Lisa Jasper, PT, PhD (Candidate)

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Credentials

PhD (Candidate) - University of Alberta - present
Masters of Science - University of Manitoba – 2007
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy - University of Manitoba - 1995
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Major, Math Minor- Brandon University - 1992

Background

After graduating as a physiotherapist, Lisa enjoyed working with a varied caseload in a rural multidisciplinary clinic. Ongoing education included manual therapy, pain management and certification in acupuncture and case management.

Lisa then followed her interest in research and went on to pursue her master’s degree examining the anatomical specificity and role of glia in the acidic saline animal model of chronic pain. After completion of her master’s degree, she continued to work part time in private practice while adding work in the field of medical writing/editing/research and participating in a multidisciplinary rural chronic pain team. Lisa is currently finishing her PhD in Rehabilitation Science researching the measurement of physical activity in older adults following total knee arthroplasty.

In 2011, she was excited to join the University of Alberta as the coordinator for the rural satellite MScPT program in Camrose, AB which combined her enjoyment of research, clinical practice and education.

Professional Affiliations

Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association

Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Research

Professional Interests

chronic pain with a special interest in multidisciplinary programs, the relationship between breathing and pain, and central pain mechanisms
innovative teaching

Courses

REHAB 536 - Pain Assessment and Management

This course will explore how pain is assessed, quantified, and communicated, in addition to how the individual, the health system and society affect these activities. Building on foundations developed in Rehab 535, this course will present models of and approaches to assessment of and treatment for common pain conditions across the lifespan, with an emphasis on complex/chronic pain. Rationale for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions will be reviewed in the context of assessment and outcome assessment. Participants will discuss best practice roles and evidence-based roles and interventions for each of the health professionals involved in the collaborative interprofessional assessment and management of chronic pain. Prerequisite: REHAB 535.

Fall Term 2024

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