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Bloorview Research Institute
Scientist Profiles
Name: Karl F. Zabjek
Title: Scientist
Theme: Evaluation of Care
Education:
Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Montreal,
M.Sc., Clinical Sciences, University of Sherbrooke
B.Sc., Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
University Position:
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Research Interests:
Mobility, Gait, Postural Control, Biomechanics, Spinal stability, Pediatric Spinal Disorders
Current Funding:
Title: The personal therapist: a smart ambulatory monitoring system to facilitate recovery following stroke
Role: Principal applicant
Agency: CIHR-NSERC, Collaborative Health Research Project (CHRP)
Title: The determinants of safe mobility in the elderly who use assistive mobility devices
Role: Principal applicant
Agency: CIHR(Seed Grant Aging)
Selected Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications:
Zabjek KF, Leroux MA, Coillard C, Rivard CH, Prince F. Evaluation of segmental postural characteristics during quiet standing in control and Idiopathic Scoliosis patients. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2005 Jun;20(5):483-90.
Leroux MA, Zabjek K, Simard G, Coillard C, Rivard CH. Estimated kyphosis and lordosis changes at follow-up in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2002 Jan-Feb; 22(1):73-9.
Zabjek KF, Leroux MA, Coillard C, Martinez X, Griffet J, Simard G, Rivard CH. Acute postural adaptations induced by a shoe lift in idiopathic scoliosis patients. Eur Spine J. 2001 Apr; 10(2):107-13.
Contact Information:
Bloorview Research Institute,
Bloorview Kids Rehab
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 3275
Fax: 416-425-6591
E-mail: kzabjek at bloorview dot ca
Department of Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Sciences Building
160-500 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1V7
Tel: 416-978-5072
Fax: 416-946-8562
E-mail: k dot zabjek at utoronto dot ca
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