Auais | School of Rehabilitation Therapy

Dr. Mohammad Auais

Position(s)

Associate Professor

Senior Associate Researcher, Providence Care Hospital

Contact Information

About

Mohammad Auais is an Associate Professor and a registered physical therapist with expertise in musculoskeletal and geriatric rehabilitation. Following his PhD in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University, he completed two postdoctoral fellowships at Western University and Queen's University, funded respectively by Mitacs and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). In addition to his clinical expertise, Mohammad has background in a wide range of methodological approaches, including randomized clinical trials, observational studies (e.g., using surveys or cohort studies), data synthesis, and experience in handling administrative databases.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Rehabilitation Science; McGill University)
Master of Science (Physical Therapy; New York Institute of Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy; Jordan University of Science and Technology)

Research

Mohammad's research aims to increase understanding of how modifiable factors interact to influence mobility of older adults, specifically those with hip fractures, and how to integrate this knowledge into rehabilitation. His ultimate aim is to develop innovative and cost-effective interventions, leading to better health services and patient outcomes. To date, this research has had a significant impact at research, clinical, and policy levels. The importance of Mohammad's research has been recognized by several awards, fellowships, and grants, including those from the CIHR, the Richard and Edith Strauss Foundation, and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. His research has been published in a number of recognized peer-reviewed journals, including the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, and Physical Therapy Journal, and his research findings have informed clinical guidelines nationally and internationally.

Research keywords: Community-based interventions, clinical trials, recovery after hip fracture, mobility, epidemiological approaches, falls, and fear of falling.

Current Research Projects

Home-based exercise programs for older adults (the Stronger at Home trial)
Fear of falling and disability among older adults
Nordic walking to improve fear of falling and reduce risk of falling
Using podcasting to deliver living cases in gerontology education (The GeroCast Project)
Prognostic tools for classifying recovery after hip fracture
Understanding mobility and recovery among older adults as a multifaceted process and investigating the relationship between nonphysical factors (e.g. social factors, cognitions, and physical recovery (e.g. walking))
Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults: Measuring What Matters to Older People

Supervision

Dr. Auais supervises students in the programs listed below. To learn more about his students and alumni, visit the Our Community pages listed below.

Dr. Auais is not accepting graduate students at this time.

Peer Reviewed Publications

For a list of Dr. Auais's Publications, please refer to his Google Scholar Profile.

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