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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, Assistive Devices, Gait, Postural Control, Biomechanics, Spinal stability, Pediatric Spinal Disorders

Current Funding:

Title:Biomechanical determinants of surgical outcomes in adolescents with a Paediatric Spinal deformity
Role: Principal applicant
Agency: CIHR-NSERC, Collaborative Health Research Project (CHRP)

Title: Understanding and measuring integrated functioning following traumatic brain injury
Role: Co-Applicant
Agency: Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, Quebec Rehabilitation Network

Selected Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications:

Fait PE, McFadyen BJ, Zabjek K, Reed N, Taha T, Keightley M.Increasing task complexity and ice hockey skills of youth athletes.Percept Mot Skills. 2011 Feb;112(1):29-43.

Tung JY, Gage WH, Zabjek KF, Maki BE, McIlroy WE. Frontal plane standing balance with an ambulation aid: Upper limb biomechanics. J Biomech. 2011 May 17;44(8):1466-70. Epub 2011 Apr 1.

Zabjek KF, Leroux MA, Coillard C, Prince F, Rivard CH. Postural characteristics of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. J PediatrOrthop. 2008 Mar;28(2):218-24.

Contact Information:
Bloorview Research Institute,
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8

Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 3275
Fax: 416-425-6591

E-mail:  kzabjek at hollandbloorview 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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