Mission Statement

To make Odstock technology available to patients with motor impairment where these devices offer potential for improved walking, mobility and quality of life; to provide clinical training in FES, fostering knowledge and expertise in the specialty so that clinicians treating individuals disabled by stroke, MS and other neurological conditions have the required knowledge and training to fit the technology.

Brief Biography

Maura Whittaker received a Diploma in Physiotherapy from University College Dublin and a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of British Columbia.

Has 34 years experience in acute and long term rehabilitation including 28 years as a physiotherapist on the spinal cord injury program at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

Was involved in a number of clinical studies with researchers at the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia & University of Toronto investigating the effects of FES on dropped foot in neurological gait disorders and the effects of FES on motor function in the hemiplegic arm.

Co-authored a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals on FES in neurologic gait conditions.

Used FES extensively in regular clinical practice and has presented nationally & internationally on the use of this intervention in rehabilitation.

Is a member of the International FES Society (www.ifess.org) and a founding member of FESAiR (FES: Applications in Rehabilitation), an affiliation of clinicians, engineers, and researchers, providing education in and promoting the use of FES in physiotherapy.