Brenna Bath

American Physical Therapy Association, University of Saskatchewan

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Brenna Bath is a leading researcher in rural health, rehabilitation science, and innovative models of care delivery, with a particular focus on improving access to physical therapy and multidisciplinary services for underserved populations. Her major contributions center on the development and evaluation of telehealth and virtual care strategies to bridge geographic disparities in healthcare. Notably, her most-cited work (27 citations) is a 2016 case report demonstrating the use of a remote presence robot to deliver inter-professional spinal triage management for chronic back disorders in a northern Saskatchewan community, pioneering new ways to connect patients with specialized care. She has also explored how virtual care can facilitate multidisciplinary teams assessing work-related injuries in rural residents (2022, 5 citations), addressing critical health access barriers. Through this impactful research, Bath has advanced the understanding of telerehabilitation and remote assessment, directly informing policy and practice for rural and remote communities. Her work has been instrumental in shaping how physical therapists and allied health professionals can leverage technology to reduce travel burdens and improve outcomes for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions in underserved areas.