Véronique Lowry

Ph.D. (doctor), Regular member

Expertise
Physiotherapy

Principal Interest
Rehabilitation

Secondary Interest
Knowledge transfer

Primary Affiliation

Université de Montréal

Secondary Affiliation
Centre de recherche de l'Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR)

Biography

Véronique Lowry, pht, PhD, is an assistant professor in the physiotherapy program at Université de Montréal and a researcher at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Centre since 2025. She holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the Université de Montréal.

Pre Lowry has also practiced in private clinics and family medicine groups, where she specialized in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. Her research program focuses on optimizing the interdisciplinary management of musculoskeletal disorders in primary care. She is particularly interested in the implementation of evidence and recommendations in clinical practice, the integration of physiotherapists into family medicine groups, and the promotion of adapted physical activity in adults with musculoskeletal disorders at risk of developing chronic pain.

What excites you most about your research program or field?

My research program aims to optimize access, quality and continuity of care for people living with musculoskeletal pain in primary care, using implementation science and knowledge mobilization. I’m particularly passionate about the concrete application to these approaches to integrate evidence into clinical practice and health policy. Working in close collaboration with clinical teams enables us to observe real and lasting changes in patient care. Moreover, musculoskeletal pain is a major problem, both for people who live with it and for the healthcare system, due to its functional impact and the economic burden it generates. Addressing these issues is essential to improving patients’ quality of life and optimizing the use of healthcare resources. The determination to make a tangible impact prompted me to choose a career in research and teaching.