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Dr. Jacqueline Whittaker serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and holds a concurrent position as Senior Research Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada.
Her research program focuses on critical rehabilitation science areas including knee osteoarthritis, exercise therapy applications, sport injury prevention, and the integration of technology like ultrasound imaging and wearable activity trackers in physical therapy practice. Her work bridges clinical application with evidence-based rehabilitation approaches across multiple musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Whittaker maintains significant professional leadership roles:
- World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 Planning Committee
- Osteoarthritis Research Society International Sport, Exercise, Physical Activity and Osteoarthritis Prevention special interest group – Core Committee Member
- British Journal of Sports Medicine – Associate Editor
- Journal of Orthopedic & Sport Physical Therapy Editorial Review Board
- Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists – Fellow
She provides extensive mentorship to MSc, PhD students and Postdoctoral Fellows while teaching key courses including Rehabilitation Theory, Exercise and Movement II, and Clinical Practice modules focused on osteoarthritis and medical imaging technologies.
Her laboratory work centers on advancing rehabilitation science through evidence-based approaches to musculoskeletal conditions, with particular emphasis on translating research findings into clinical practice.
