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Brenna Bath

ResearcherRehabilitation SciencesUniversity of Saskatchewan

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Brenna Bath

Researcher

Rehabilitation Sciences

Health Sciences

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
21 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 9 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 4 research grants (4 CIHR), most recently in 2026.

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Research

Community-Based Participatory Action Indigenous Peoples Joint Replacement Surgery Osteoarthritis Physiotherapy Virtual Care Culturally Responsive Care First Nation

Latest papers

Cross-Sectional Evaluation of a Physiotherapist-Led Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program: Perceived Benefits and Factors that Influence Patient Access and Adherence.
Journal of patient experience · 2026 · senior author
Scapular kinematics are associated with pain duration, age, and place of residence in subacromial pain syndrome.
Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology · 2026
Identifying reliable, valid and feasible outcome measures for adults aged 50 years or older with hip or knee osteoarthritis participating in supervised exercise programs: a scoping review.
Musculoskeletal science & practice · 2026 · senior author

All 55 publications

Latest funding

A First Nation and Métis Community-Directed Approach to Culturally Responsive Virtual Rehabilitation for Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacements
CIHR · 2026 · Principal investigator
$680,851
A First Nation and Métis Community-Directed Approach to Culturally Responsive Virtual Rehabilitation for Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacements
CIHR · 2025 · Principal investigator
$100,000
Development and Initial Validation of Telehealth Remote Assessments and Physical Examinations for Patients Presenting with Neck or Low Back Pain
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$99,984

All 9 grants and awards

55 publications.

Cross-Sectional Evaluation of a Physiotherapist-Led Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program: Perceived Benefits and Factors that Influence Patient Access and Adherence.

Watson N, Legg H, Irvine A, Sawatsky R, Bath B

Journal of patient experience2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1177/23743735261462001 PMID: 42369386

Scapular kinematics are associated with pain duration, age, and place of residence in subacromial pain syndrome.

Campbell L, Abiara S, Bath B, Lanovaz J, Lang AE

Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2026.103148 PMID: 41887112

Identifying reliable, valid and feasible outcome measures for adults aged 50 years or older with hip or knee osteoarthritis participating in supervised exercise programs: a scoping review.

Watson N, Martinez Rueda R, Legg H, Boden C, Bath B

Musculoskeletal science & practice2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2026.103511 PMID: 41655477

Exploring upper limb musculoskeletal symptoms after gender-affirming top surgery: a cross-sectional survey.

Lang AE, Fitzgerald SA, Peters MR, Bath B, Carr T, Kim SY

BMC musculoskeletal disorders2026

DOI: 10.1186/s12891-026-09622-2 PMID: 41699594

First Nation and Métis Needs Assessment for Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation and Education of Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacements in Saskatchewan: Uplifting Indigenous Knowledges.

Sawatsky R, Bouvier M, Honetschlager E, Bath B, Lovo S

Health services insights2026

DOI: 10.1177/11786329261488704 PMID: 42724152

Recommendations Regarding the Appropriateness of Virtual Care: A Systematic Review.

Alras A, Patel MA, Wang M, Lovo S, Bath B, Hammond C, Mendez I, Babyn P, Adams SJ

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association2026

DOI: 10.1177/15305627251380328 PMID: 41005796

Co-developing an inclusive interprofessional health workforce minimum data standard for enhanced planning and decision-making: A Canadian case with international relevance

Zagrodney K, Bourcier D, Gupta N, Simkin S, Ashcroft R, Bath B, Ben-Ahmed HE, Crown N, Gamble B, Leslie K

Health Policy20264 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2025.105485

Community Engagement Integral to Reimagining Rural and Remote Physiotherapy in Saskatchewan: Findings from a World Café Multi-Stakeholder Event.

Irvine A, Lovo S, Crockett K, Proctor P, Weimer M, Pachal B, Bath B

Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2023-0025 PMID: 42078682

A remote first nation community-informed virtual care approach to chronic back pain management: a mixed methods study.

Lovo S, Sawatsky R, Amjad K, Ahmad K, Imea B, Bowes B, McKinney V, Sewap S, Dorion R, Bath B

International journal of circumpolar health2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2025.2574110 PMID: 41199482

"Navigating chaos": Urban, Rural, and Remote Patient Experiences in Accessing Healthcare with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives of Living with Chronic Low Back Pain.

Crockett K, Lovo S, Irvine A, Trask C, Oosman S, McKinney V, McDonald T, Sari N, Martinez-Rueda R, Aiyer H, Carnegie B, Custer M, McIntosh S, Bath B

Canadian journal of pain = Revue canadienne de la douleur2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2024.2318706 PMID: 38616950

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Community-Based Participatory Action Dear Professor Bath, 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 "Cross-Sectional Evaluation of a Physiotherapist-Led Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program: Perceived Benefits and Factors that Influence Patient Access and Adherence." (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 "A First Nation and Métis Community-Directed Approach to Culturally Responsive Virtual Rehabilitation for Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacements" (2026), 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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Brenna Bath

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Latest funding

Cross-Sectional Evaluation of a Physiotherapist-Led Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program: Perceived Benefits and Factors that Influence Patient Access and Adherence.

Scapular kinematics are associated with pain duration, age, and place of residence in subacromial pain syndrome.

Identifying reliable, valid and feasible outcome measures for adults aged 50 years or older with hip or knee osteoarthritis participating in supervised exercise programs: a scoping review.

Exploring upper limb musculoskeletal symptoms after gender-affirming top surgery: a cross-sectional survey.

First Nation and M&#xe9;tis Needs Assessment for Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation and Education of Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacements in Saskatchewan: Uplifting Indigenous Knowledges.

Recommendations Regarding the Appropriateness of Virtual Care: A Systematic Review.

Co-developing an inclusive interprofessional health workforce minimum data standard for enhanced planning and decision-making: A Canadian case with international relevance

Community Engagement Integral to Reimagining Rural and Remote Physiotherapy in Saskatchewan: Findings from a World Caf&#xe9; Multi-Stakeholder Event.

A remote first nation community-informed virtual care approach to chronic back pain management: a mixed methods study.

"Navigating chaos": Urban, Rural, and Remote Patient Experiences in Accessing Healthcare with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives of Living with Chronic Low Back Pain.

Frequent collaborators

Catherine Trask

Stacey Lovo

Veronica McKinney

Erika Penz

Sarah Oosman

Donna Goodridge

Roy Dobson

Kadija Perreault

Jordan Miller

Heather Foulds

Jaris Swidrovich

Neeru Gupta

Catherine Donnelly

Kednapa Thavorn

Anne Hudon

Paul Babyn

Kathleen Leslie

Tracey Carr

Natalie Crown

Sarah Simkin

Danielle Rice

James Dosman

Punam Pahwa

Angela Mashford-Pringle

Thomas Rotter

Chantal Camden

Arthur Sweetman

Danielle Rice

Ivy Bourgeault

Julie Richardson

Carrie Bourassa

Sarah Wojkowski

Kednapa Thavorn

First Nation and Métis Needs Assessment for Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation and Education of Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacements in Saskatchewan: Uplifting Indigenous Knowledges.

Community Engagement Integral to Reimagining Rural and Remote Physiotherapy in Saskatchewan: Findings from a World Café Multi-Stakeholder Event.