Lisa Jasper, PT, PhD

Adjunct Professor, Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Physical Therapy

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Adjunct Professor, Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Physical Therapy

Email: ljasper@ualberta.ca

Overview

Area of Study / Keywords

chronic pain pain management physical activity osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis whiplash associated disorders

About

Credentials

PhD - University of Alberta - 2020
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 finished her PhD in Rehabilitation Science in 2020 with her thesis examining 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. She continued in that role until 2020, and now she combines teaching with research into chronic pain, arthritis, physical activity, and remote delivery of care. She coordinates the Certificate in Pain Management through the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, as well as several other interprofessional courses in chronic pain.

Professional Affiliations

College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Pain Society of Alberta

Canadian Pain Society

Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Alberta Association of Physiotherapy

World Physiotherapy Association

Research

Professional Interests

chronic pain with a special interest in interprofessional management, pain mechanisms, and education
physical activity and function for people living with arthritis
whiplash associated disorders
innovative teaching, interprofessional education

Teaching

Dr. Jasper does not currently supervise graduate students.

Courses

PTHER 554 - Elective

Students can register in these for credit towards the MScPT requirement of 3 credits in elective coursework. A variety of topic areas may be offered. Note: Course title is variable; course may be repeated.

Spring Term 2025

REHAB 535 - Multidimensional Nature of Pain

Pain is a major factor impacting quality of life and will continue to become more so as the average lifespan increases. Understanding the multi-dimensional nature of pain and its broad impact is critical to applying best practice in its assessment and treatment. This course will explore the neuroscience and physiology of various pain conditions, with application assessment and management principles. A range of theoretical perspectives underlying the individual's experience of pain across the continuum from acute to complex/chronic will be presented. The need for interprofessional collaboration for pain management will be introduced. This course is a prerequisite for REHAB 536 and REHAB 537.

Fall Term 2025

REHAB 537 - Management of Clinical Pain Conditions

This course will provide an opportunity for students to integrate and apply information presented in REHAB 535 and 536 using standardized assignments with real and/or simulated patients as a base from which to develop an evidence-based, collaborative, interprofessional, assessment and treatment program of chronic pain and disability. Pre-requisite: REHAB 535 and 536.

Fall Term 2025

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