Jackie Whittaker

University of British Columbia

Dr. Jackie Whittaker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, at the University of British Columbia, and Senior Research Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada in Vancouver, Canada. She holds a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award. As a recognized clinical specialist in musculoskeletal rehabilitation (Canadian Physiotherapy Association) and clinical epidemiologist, her research takes a lifespan approach to preventing musculoskeletal conditions, with particular emphasis on post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis. Central to her research is an integrated knowledge translation approach involving patients, health professionals, coaches, and other stakeholders throughout the research-to-practice continuum. Guided by 21 years of clinical practice, Jackie led an international consensus exercise called OPTIKNEE, which produced seven meta-analyses and world-first consensus recommendations for preventing osteoarthritis after traumatic knee injury.