John Basmajian

John Basmajian
Born(1921-06-21)June 21, 1921
Istanbul
DiedMarch 18, 2008(2008-03-18) (aged 86)
OccupationsAnatomist, Medical Doctor
AwardsOrder of Canada
Order of Ontario

John V. Basmajian, OC OOnt (June 21, 1921 – March 18, 2008) was a Canadian medical doctor and anatomist. He was known for his work in rehabilitation science, specifically in the area of electromyography and biofeedback.

Born in Istanbul of Armenian parents, he came to Canada in 1923. The family settled in Brantford, Ontario. During World War II, he served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps with the rank of captain. After the war, he received his M.D. in 1945 from the University of Toronto.

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