Eric Robitaille

HBA Kin, MScPT, PhD, ACSM-CEP

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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Eric is a practicing physiotherapist employed by the federal public service since 2005. He completed his Honours BA in Kinesiology & Health Science at York University in 2002, his MScPT at the University of Toronto in 2004 and his PhD at the Rehabilitation Science Institute in 2015.  Eric holds a Knowledge Translation Professional certificate from the Sick Kids learning institute, and a Clinical Exercise Physiologist certificate with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP). He has been awarded several Command Commendations over his career with National Defence including one from the Commander of Military Personnel, and an Exceptional Achievement & Recognition Award in the area of Education from the Department of Physical Therapy in 2022. Eric is honoured to serve on the college of peer reviewers for the Canadian Institute of Military & Veterans Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum & the Journal of Military, Veteran & Family Health.

Research & Scholarly Activities

Eric’s research interests include facilitating evidence informed practice in the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries in Canadian Armed Forces members. His current research is funded by Defence Research & Development Canada & the Surgeon General’s Health Research Program.

Teaching

  • Exercise Science Theme Lead, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Dept of Physical Therapy

Appointments

  • Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
  • Graduate Faculty, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute