Associate professor
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy
771 McDermot Ave.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6
Joanne Parsons, PhD, MSc, BMR (PT)
Research summary
Dr. Joanne Parsons' research program explores the use of resistance training to maximize health and performance as well as decrease sports injury risk across diverse populations. A critical piece of this work is considering and exploring how the pervasive gendered environments that surround girls and women may increase their risk of injury and affect participation and performance. Parsons’ clinical training and years spent working on sport sidelines heavily informs a focus on applied practice to ensure her work resonates with knowledge users in order to make real world impact.
Research affiliations
- Co-founder, Environments Designed for Gendered Equity (EDGE) in Sport & Physical Activity Lab
- Investigator, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)
Keywords
- Gendered sport environments
- Sports injury prevention
- Resistance training
- Orthopedic physical therapy
Biography
Dr. Joanne Parsons is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. She comes from a clinical background in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy and has worked with many sports teams and events as a therapist, including the Maccabi Games in Israel.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Master of Science in Kinesiology, University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy), School of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba
Awards
Leonore Saunders Mentorship Award from the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association 2024
CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence Prize for "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Towards a Gendered Environmental Approach"
Canadian Association of University Teachers Dedicated Service Award
British Journal of Sports Medicine Editor’s Choice Topic Collection (Chosen by the Editor-in-Chief): "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Towards a Gendered Environmental Approach" by Parsons JL, Coen SE, Bekker S.
The Winnipeg Foundation Martha Donovan Leadership Development Award
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Women’s Professional Development Scholarship
Nominee for the Physical Therapy Graduating Class Excellence in Teaching Award
Media and interviews
- Beyond biology: A gendered approach to injury. British Journal of Sports Medicine podcast
- Interview with Flo Lloyd-Hughes on the Counter Pressed podcast
- Interview with Kathleen McNamee, Emma Byrne, Karen Duggan on the COYGIG Pod episode 47 – The ACL Episode
- Interview with Ira Flatow. “Why are female athletes at a higher risk of ACL injuries?” on Science Friday
Dr. Joanne Parsons In the news
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Contact us
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
R106 - 771 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
204-789-3897
204-789-3927