Dr. Lesley Pritchard

Professor

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Biography

Lesley Pritchard is a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine specializing in Physical Therapy. She earned her PhD in 2008, her MScPT in 2002, and her BScPT in 1996, all from the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on the participation of children with motor disabilities in schools and communities, emphasizing the perspectives of families in rehabilitation service delivery. Pritchard's current research includes evaluating the effectiveness of robotic gait training and gait-focused physical therapy programs for children and youth with cerebral palsy, as well as child-focussed approaches for rehabilitation goal setting. She teaches courses related to pediatric physical therapy and research design. Pritchard has authored several key publications in her field, contributing to the understanding of rehabilitation interventions and service delivery for children with disabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Teaching and researching within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management