Julie Comtois, Occupational therapist

Occupational therapist, Spinal cord injury program, CRIR - Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

Phone: (514) 340-2082

Email: julie.comtois.ccsmtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Education

  • B.Sc., Occupational Therapy, 2004

Research interests

Strong interest in the development of innovative treatments aimed at improving upper limb function and trunk control in individuals with spinal cord injury. The goal is to promote greater social participation and increased independence; Particular interest in the ABT approach.

Collaboration with Dorothy Barthélemy, pht., Ph.D.

Areas of expertise

  • 20 years of expertise in RFI, 10-15 years working with amputees patients and 5-10 years working with spinal cord injury patients
  • Participation in CIME upper limbs project

Research orientation

Axis 1: Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities

Research topic

Theme 1: Functional Mechanisms

Research Site

CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CCSMTL)

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