Dr. Karen Landry

Instructor

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Biography

Karen Landry is a Senior Instructor and Graduate Student Coordinator at Dalhousie University's School of Occupational Therapy. With extensive experience since 2003, she specializes in hand upper extremity rehabilitation, focusing on resuming occupational roles after hand injuries and evaluating outcome measures in this field. Landry is involved in various research projects and has presented her findings at multiple conferences, emphasizing the critique of hand and upper extremity evaluations in Indigenous clients. She has published several works, including the notable article 'Preparing Learners for Practice Simulation' in the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy. Additionally, she has contributed to the profession by holding leadership roles in several occupational therapy associations, including past president of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists and chair of the Continuing Competency Program in Nova Scotia. Landry teaches advanced courses in musculoskeletal therapeutics and health conditions in occupational therapy, underlining her commitment to educating future professionals in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Instructor, Graduate Student Coordinator

2003-01-01 — Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Teaching and coordinating graduate programs in the field of occupational therapy, emphasizing hand rehabilitation.

Hand Rehabilitation Specialist

2003-01-01 — Present

EmPower Physical Rehabilitation • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Providing specialized hand rehabilitation services.

Courses

OCCU 5015: E2 Musculoskeletal Therapeutics OCCU 6013: Advanced Professional Practice OCCU 5012: Health Conditions