Mathur | School of Rehabilitation Therapy

Dr. Sunita Mathur

Position(s)

Professor

Associate Director (Physical Therapy Program)

Contact Information

About

Dr Mathur is a physiotherapist and Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy. Her research program focuses on the evaluation and rehabilitation of sarcopenia and skeletal muscle dysfunction in people with chronic disease. Dr. Mathur studies multiple patient populations including people with chronic lung diseases (such as COPD, interstitial lung disease and cystic fibrosis), solid organ transplantation, critical illness and intensive care acquired weakness.

Education

Post-doctoral (University of Florida)
Doctor of Philosophy (Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia)
Master of Science (Rehabilitation, Dalhousie University)
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University)

Research

Dr Mathur conducts research in the Motor Performance Lab at Queen’s University. She uses a combination of non-invasive techniques to examine muscle structure and function including muscle force measurements (dynamometry), exercise testing, bioelectrical impedance analysis, magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy (MRI/MRS), muscle ultrasound and computed tomography (CT).

Dr Mathur also conducts research in knowledge translation with a specific focus on exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplant. She is the co-founder and co-Chair of CAN-RESTORE (https://canrestore.wordpress.com/), a national network dedicated to achieving optimal well-being in transplant patients through exercise and rehabilitation.

Current Research Projects

Development of a Core outcomes set for clinical trials for exercise in solid organ transplant candidates and recipients
Remote monitoring of physical function in chronic disease populations
Evaluation of sarcopenia and physical frailty in kidney transplant candidates and people with chronic kidney disease
Development of an online education module for exercise professionals working in solid organ transplantation
Exploring simulation-based education in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy

Supervision

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

Dr. Mathur frequently has opportunities for Master’s, PhD, and Post-doctoral trainees.

Peer Reviewed Publications

For a list of Dr. Mathur’s publications, please refer to her PubMed Profile.