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Crystal MacLellan serves as an ATS Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. She holds a dual academic-clinical role with expertise spanning both adult and pediatric neurological rehabilitation.
Education:
- PhD in Neuroprotective Strategies for Hemorrhagic Stroke (University of Alberta, 2006)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplantation and Rehabilitation (Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009)
- MScPT (University of Alberta, 2012)
- BSc (St. Francis Xavier University, 2000)
Her research centers on neurorehabilitation mechanisms, particularly stroke recovery pathways involving stem cell therapies and exercise physiology. Current teaching focuses on neurology, human movement science, and evidence-based clinical practice. MacLellan integrates acute care and private practice clinical experience into her pedagogy, emphasizing therapeutic exercise applications for chronic conditions.
Leadership:
- Associate Chair, Department of Physical Therapy (current)
She directs curriculum development for clinical capping assessments and therapeutic exercise courses, supervising practical skill evaluations for clinical competency. Her Fall 2025 teaching load includes PTHER 504 (Clinical Therapeutic Exercise) and PTHER 901 (Evidence-Based Practice Clinical Capping Assessment) across multiple lecture and lab sections.