Elina Nezon, PT, PhD(c)

Treatment Philosophy:
I believe every child deserves compassionate, personalized care that empowers them to become confident and independent. My approach is straightforward and honest, balanced with empathy and a touch of humor to make therapy a positive experience for both children and their families.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, McMaster University

  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Toronto

  • PhD Candidate at the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, with a collaborative specialization in Neurosciences, University of Toronto

Specialized training and experience:

  • Certified in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for neurorehabilitation

  • Completed “Foundations of Infant Bodywork: Supporting Feeding and Mobility in Pediatric Care”

My Published Research

Pugacheva-Zingerman O, Sarzetto F, Nezon E, Tsirulnikov M, Wilderman I. Validation of the Integral of Pain Relief as a Measure of Treatment Efficacy in Chronic Pain Patients. Submitted to The Clinical Journal of Pain, May 2025. Co-Author.

Cesca N#, Nezon E#, Cheung L, Walden T, Li G, Kaiser A, Souza W. Barriers to success among STEM trainees in Canada: Insights from the 2023 National Spinal Cord Injury Conference. Submitted to PLOS One, April 2025. Co-Principal Author (#equal contribution).

Musselman KE, Jervis-Rademeyer H, Nezon E. Functional electrical stimulation as a tool to restore motor control after spinal cord injury: translation to clinical practice. Revised for Expert Review of Medical Devices, April 2025. Co-Author.

Nezon E, Patel T*, Benson K, Chan K, Lee JW, Inness EL, Wolfe DL, Benn NL, Masani K, Musselman KE. Combining functional electrical stimulation with visual feedback balance training: a qualitative study of end-user perspectives on designing a clinically feasible intervention. BMJ Open. 2025;15(4):e090791. Published 2025 Apr 3. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-090791. Principal Author.

Mehta J, Grunberg C, Nezon E, Pan L, Gerguis M, Mahamed J, Parsons J, Wu K. Airway clearance therapy: experiences and perceptions of adults with cystic fibrosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1–9(2025).https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2484779. Co-Author.

Musselman KE, Provad E, Bercovitch D, Yuen I, Djuric A, Kane KJ. Exploring the experiences and perceptions of pediatric therapists who use functional electrical stimulation in their clinical practice. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr, 2023;43(6):759-779. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2023.2197053. April 2023. Co-Author.