College of Medicine

Research Area(s)

  • Spasticity
  • Motor Neuron Disease

About

Dr. Brendan Kushneriuk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).  He is the Assistant Program Director for the PM&R residency training program.  He holds clinical leadership roles including Director of Professional Development and Director of Spasticity.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 2010
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Saskatchewan, 2015
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, University of Saskatchewan, 2020
  • Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists Diplomate (EMG), 2021

Clinical Interests

  • Spasticity Management
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Motor Neuron Disease

Selected Publications

Presentations

  • McKay W, Cowan J, Gusztak R, Bolton T, Frost A, Wang A, Kushneriuk B, Kushneriuk M, Chen D. Development of a painless injection device applying pressure, vibration and temperature.  Poster Presentation, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting 2014.  New Orleans, LA.
  • Raazi M, McKay W, Kushneriuk B, Cowan J, Frost A, Wang A. Tracheal palpation to assess endotracheal tube location in trachea or esophagus – a pilot study. Poster Presentation, U of S Dean's Project 2013 Research Day and Invited Presenter, U of S Anesthesiology Journal Club 2013.
  • Kushneriuk B, Hosain J.  An objective way to evaluate continuity of care in residency. Poster Presentation, U of S Dean's Project 2012 Research Day.