Johanne Higgins, erg., Ph.D.

Full Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal;
Reseacher, CRIR—Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Gingras Pavilion, CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CCSMTL)
Axis 1 Thematic Unit 1 Leader

Phone: 514 340-2085 (2189)

Fax: 514 340-2154

Email: johanne.higgins@umontreal.ca

Education

  • B.Sc., Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy), Université Laval, 1995
  • M.Sc., Rehabilitation Sciences, McGill University, 1998
  • Ph.D., Rehabilitation Sciences, McGill University, 2008

Research interests

Development of new strategies and innovative therapeutic approaches like the Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

Laboratory

Upper Extremity Evaluation Laboratory

Selected publications

Kechichian, A., Lafrance, S., Matifat, E., Dubé, F., Lussier, D., Benhaim, P., . . . Higgins, J., Rousseau, J., Masse, J. & Desmeules, F. (Sous presse 2020). Multimodal interventions including rehabilitation exercise for older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. [doi]

Pelletier, R., Bourbonnais, D. & Higgins, J. (2018). Nociception, pain, neuroplasticity and the practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 27, 34-44. [doi]

Fan, J., Voisin, J., Milot, M.H., Higgins, J. & Boudrias, M.H. (2017). Transcranial direct current stimulation over multiple days enhances motor performance of a grip task. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 60(5), 329-333. [doi] OPEN ACCESS

Paquette, P., El Khamlichi, Y., Lamontagne, M., Higgins, J. & Gagnon, D.H. (2017). Comparison of longitudinal excursion of a nerve-phantom model using quantitative ultrasound imaging and motion analysis system methods: A convergent validity study. Ultrasound, 25(3), 143-149. [doi]

Pelletier, R., Higgins, J. & Bourbonnais, D. (2017). The relationship of corticospinal excitability with pain, motor performance and disability in subjects with chronic wrist/hand pain. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 34, 65-71. [doi]

 

 

 

Research orientation

Axis 1: Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities

Research topic

Thème 1 : The person, their entourage and the community

Theme 1: Functional Mechanisms

Research Site

CRIR - Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

University Affiliation