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Allyson Jones is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta, holding a cross appointment in the School of Public Health. Her expertise bridges clinical physical therapy practice with epidemiological research on aging populations and musculoskeletal health.
Education:
- PhD in Epidemiology, University of Alberta
- MSc in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta
- BA in Administrative Studies, University of Winnipeg
- BSc in Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Jones' research program investigates health outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in elderly patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Using mixed-methods approaches including patient surveys, clinical evaluations, performance metrics, and administrative databases, she examines functional recovery, HRQL determinants, and health services utilization for total joint arthroplasties, osteoarthritis, and hip fractures. Her work emphasizes vulnerable populations including rural communities and Indigenous peoples, with strong methodological foundations in longitudinal and population-based epidemiology.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on geriatric musculoskeletal health, with evolving emphasis from surgical outcomes to broader social determinants including geographic disparities in care access and Indigenous health equity. Her work increasingly integrates qualitative methodologies with quantitative population health data.
Scientific Awards:
- New Investigator Award from the American Geriatrics Society
- New Investigator Award from CIHR (2006-2011)
- AHFMR Population Health Investigator establishment grant (2007-2014)
Dr. Jones actively mentors graduate students in Rehabilitation Science and Public Health epidemiology programs, prioritizing candidates interested in administrative data analysis of chronic conditions in aging populations. Her research is funded by Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and University of Alberta grants, supporting projects on joint arthroplasty outcomes, community mobility, and hip fracture recovery. She maintains active clinical practice as a physical therapist while leading multiple collaborative initiatives.
She co-leads research through Collaborative Orthopaedic Research (CORe), contributes to Arthritis Research Canada and Canadian Rheumatology Association initiatives, and participates in the International Network for Aging Research and Injury Prevention Centre, focusing on translating evidence into rehabilitation practice.
