Charlotte Anderson

MSc., PT., Ph.D.

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Assistant Professor Teaching Stream

Dr. Charlotte Anderson is a practicing physiotherapist, multi clinic owner, clinical researcher and Assistant Professor (teaching stream). She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, and then continued her studies at the University of Toronto, receiving her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Charlotte went on to complete her PhD at the University of Toronto, and a Post Doctoral Fellowship at McMaster University in Rehabilitation Sciences and then the University of Toronto in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Charlotte is President-Elect for the Ontario Physiotherapy Association Board. Charlotte is an Academic Lead in the MSc PT program and advises strategic direction and partnerships in the Department.

Research & Scholarly Activities

Charlotte’s research focuses on clinical management and treatment for patients with concussion injuries. Additionally, Charlotte is a researcher for Ontario Health with a focus on health policy and delivery.

Teaching

  • Academic Lead PHT1101H
  • Co-Academic Lead PHT1102H
  • Instructor, PHT11011Y: Physical Therapy Practice – Selected Topics in PT: Concussion selective

Appointments

  • Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto

Publications

Anderson, C., Cosgrove, M., Lees, D., Chan, G., Gibson, B., Hall, M., & Mori, B. "What Clinical Instructors Want: Perspectives on a New Assessment Tool for Students in the Clinical Environment." Physiotherapy Canada 66.3 (2014): 322-28.

Anderson, C., Yeung, E., Tong, T., & Reed, N. “A narrative review on cervical interventions in adults with chronic whiplash-associated disorder.” BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 2018;4:e000299. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000299

Laskosky, N, Huston, P., Wai Ching, L., Anderson, C., Zheng, Y., & Zhong, L. Are tai chi and qigong safe and effective in the treatment of TBI? A systematic review protocol. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2023; doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1121064

Lake, J and Anderson, C and Barnett, R and Côté-Boileau, É,. Adapting a Framework for Environmental Scanning for Projects in Four Ontario Health Teams. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5099898 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5099898