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ProfessorSchool of Physical TherapyWestern University

Joy MacDermid

Professor

School of Physical Therapy

Faculty of Health Sciences

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada

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60 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 7 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 13 research grants (13 CIHR), most recently in 2024.
Supervised 10 trainees who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2025.

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104

Publications

1,943

Citations

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103

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Grants

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Research

Read how they describe their research on their Western University profile.

Rehabilitation Mental Health Mobility Pain Knowledge Translation Sex And Gender Musculoskeletal Health National Platforms

Latest papers

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Examine the Effectiveness of Exercise Training in People With Osteoporosis or Osteopenia Compared to Other Rehabilitation Interventions on Fear of Falling and the Number of Falls
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy · 2026
Determining the Impact of a Physiotherapist-Led Primary Care Model for Low Back Pain: Protocol and Analysis Plan for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial and Embedded Process Evaluation
JMIR Research Protocols · 2026
Mental Health Apps Implemented in the Workplace: Scoping Review of Trends and Gaps in Evaluation Research
JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026

All 104 publications

Latest funding

LEVEL UP: LEVeraging Enhanced Rehabilitation to ELevate Postoperative Outcomes After Total Knee Replacement: A pilot randomized controlled trial
CIHR · 2026 · Co-investigator
$237,150
Pursuing Reduction in Fatigue after COVID-19 via Exercise & Rehabilitation (PREFACER): A Randomized Feasibility Trial
CIHR · 2025 · Supervisor
$120,000
Comprehensive Evaluation of Modes of Transmission, Infection Prevention and Control Measures for influenza A(H5N1): A Component Network Meta-Analysis and a Design of an Implementation Science Approach.
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$150,000

All 35 grants and awards

104 publications.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Examine the Effectiveness of Exercise Training in People With Osteoporosis or Osteopenia Compared to Other Rehabilitation Interventions on Fear of Falling and the Number of Falls

Johari S, MacDermid J, Graham LJ, Ziebart C, Shafiee E

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy20263 citations

DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000457

Determining the Impact of a Physiotherapist-Led Primary Care Model for Low Back Pain: Protocol and Analysis Plan for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial and Embedded Process Evaluation

Miller J, Donnelly C, McClintock C, Varette K, Camargo Y, Marsh J, Taljaard M, Al Mamun MS, Bacchus G, Barber D

JMIR Research Protocols20262 citations

DOI: 10.2196/89004

Mental Health Apps Implemented in the Workplace: Scoping Review of Trends and Gaps in Evaluation Research

Addanki S, Macedo L, MacDermid J, Moll S

JMIR mHealth and uHealth20262 citations

DOI: 10.2196/57046

Effectiveness of mirror therapy to treat musculoskeletal injuries of the hand and wrist: A systematic review

Reischl S, Furtado R, MacDermid J, Grewal R, Schabrun S, Trejos AL

Journal of Hand Therapy20261 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.04.013

Telemedicine-based measurement of finger joint range of motion in patients: A reliability and concurrent validity study

Létourneau S, Taboun OS, Esmonde-White C, Ahluwalia R, MacDermid J, Symonette C, Ross D, Grewal R

Journal of Hand Therapy20261 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.07.004

Determining the Impact of a Physiotherapist-Led Primary Care Model for Hip and Knee Pain: Protocol and Analysis Plan for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial With Process Evaluation

Miller J, Donnelly C, McClintock C, Varette K, Camargo Y, Marsh J, Taljaard M, Al Mamun MS, Bacchus G, Barber D

JMIR Research Protocols20261 citations

DOI: 10.2196/89006

The Perspective and Needs of Older Adults With Osteoporosis With a Recent Upper Extremity Fragility Fracture Concerning Fall Risk and Fear of Falling.

Johari S, MacDermid J, Graham LJ, Ziebart CT, Patel B

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy2026

DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000507

Study protocol for a pilot randomized crossover trial: Comparing the clinical utility, feasibility, and patient outcomes of remote 3D-printed orthosis fabrication using an innovative heat-reshapable PCL

Farzad M, MacDermid J, Ferreira L, Cuypers S

Hand Therapy2026

DOI: 10.1177/17589983261430907

A Systematic Critical Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Non‐Pharmacological ‎Conservative Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Using the ‎AGREE‐II Instrument

Shafiee E, MacDermid J, Packham T, Grewal R, Walton D, Farzad M

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice2026

DOI: 10.1111/jep.70417

Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of pinch strength assessment: a systematic review

Szekeres M, Aspinall D, Kulick J, Sajid A, Dabbagh A, MacDermid J

Disability and Rehabilitation202514 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2382907

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Rehabilitation Dear Professor MacDermid, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Examine the Effectiveness of Exercise Training in People With Osteoporosis or Osteopenia Compared to Other Rehabilitation Interventions on Fear of Falling and the Number of Falls" (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Women in Firefighting Canada: Developing health research priorities and a national health research network for women firefighters in Canada." (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Examine the Effectiveness of Exercise Training in People With Osteoporosis or Osteopenia Compared to Other Rehabilitation Interventions on Fear of Falling and the Number of Falls

Determining the Impact of a Physiotherapist-Led Primary Care Model for Low Back Pain: Protocol and Analysis Plan for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial and Embedded Process Evaluation

Mental Health Apps Implemented in the Workplace: Scoping Review of Trends and Gaps in Evaluation Research

Effectiveness of mirror therapy to treat musculoskeletal injuries of the hand and wrist: A systematic review

Telemedicine-based measurement of finger joint range of motion in patients: A reliability and concurrent validity study

Determining the Impact of a Physiotherapist-Led Primary Care Model for Hip and Knee Pain: Protocol and Analysis Plan for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial With Process Evaluation

The Perspective and Needs of Older Adults With Osteoporosis With a Recent Upper Extremity Fragility Fracture Concerning Fall Risk and Fear of Falling.

Study protocol for a pilot randomized crossover trial: Comparing the clinical utility, feasibility, and patient outcomes of remote 3D-printed orthosis fabrication using an innovative heat-reshapable PCL

A Systematic Critical Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Non‐Pharmacological ‎Conservative Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Using the ‎AGREE‐II Instrument

Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of pinch strength assessment: a systematic review

What about the families? Strengthening a families research ecosystem for defence and public safety sectors

What about the families? Strengthening a families research ecosystem for defence and public safety sectors

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