Allison Ezzat

Dr Allison Ezzat is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia based at the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her research leverages theory-driven implementation science methods to reduce the short- and long-term burden of musculo¬skeletal injuries and promote physical activity across the lifespan. Her current research program focuses on reducing the gender disparity for girls/women in sport injury prevention and decreasing the long-term injury burden (e.g. knee osteoarthritis). She is funded through a Micheal Smith Health Professional Investigator award (2024-2029). Dr Ezzat is the National Lead for the GLA:D Canada program, an internationally recognized, evidence-based education and exercise program for people with knee and hip osteoarthritis. She also works clinically as a physiotherapist specializing in knee injuries.