Sandra Olney

Sandra Olney (born 1942) is a Canadian biomechanist and Professor emeritus at Queen's University at Kingston. She is best known for her research contributions in the areas of biomechanics and rehabilitation and for her leading role with the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB).

Education Olney received her Bachelor of Science (Physical and Occupational Therapy) from McGill University in 1964 and her Master of Education from Queen's University in 1974.

Career Olney worked clinically as a physical therapist following her graduation from McGill University in both Australia and Canada, including as a Research Physical Therapist at Queen's University.

Following the completion of her PhD, Olney worked as a faculty member in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University. This included serving as the Director of the School as well as the Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at the university. Other areas of interest include gait in cerebral palsy and around joint replacements.

The Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo recognized Olney with their Alumni Achievement Award in 2019, citing her "contributions to the field of rehabilitation therapy, including the development and implementation of rehabilitation programs around the world through her involvement with the International Centre for the Advancement of Community-based Rehabilitation".