Sylvie M. Nadeau, pht, Ph.D.

Education

• B.Sc, Physical Therapy, Université de Montréal, 1985
• M.Sc., Biomedical Sciences (Rehabilitation), Université de Montréal, 1993
• Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences (Rehabilitation),  Université de Montréal, 1996
• Postdoctorate, Kinesiology, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Laboratoire de neurobiologie et mouvements, Marseille, France, 1996-98
• Postdoctorate, Kinesiology, Queen’s University, Kingston ON, 1998
• Postdoctorate, 3D Biomechanics, Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec (IRDPQ), Québec QC, 1998

Research interest

Gait and functional activities analysis; determinants and limiting factors of function; dynamometry; 3D movement analysis; stroke; spinal cord injury; hip and knee protheses.

Awards and distinctions

• OPPQ’s Carol-L.-Richards Award, 2020

Research laboratory

Pathokinesiology and Functional Activities Laboratory

Biomedical Research and Informatics Living Lab for Innovative Advances of New Technologies in Mobility (BRILLIANT-Rehab)

Selected publications

Aguiar, L. T., Nadeau, S., Britto, R. R., Teixeira-Salmela, L. F., Martins, J. C., Samora, G. A. R., Júnior, J.A.S & Faria, C. D. (2020). Effects of aerobic training on physical activity in people with stroke: a randomized controlled trial. Neurorehabilitation, 46(3), 391-401. [doi]

Richards, C. L., Durand, A., Malouin, F., Nadeau, S., Fung, J., D’Amours, L. & Perez, C. (2020). Recovery of sensorimotor functional outcomes at discharge from in-patient rehabilitation in three stroke units in the province of Quebec. Physiotherapy Canada, 72(2), 158-168. [doi]

Roy, A., Higgins, J. & Nadeau, S. (2019). Reliability and minimal detectable change of the mini-BESTest in adults with spinal cord injury in a rehabilitation setting. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 3, 1-9. [doi]

Duclos, N. C., Aguiar, L. T., Aissaoui, R., de Morais Faria, C. D. C., Nadeau, S. & Duclos, C. (2019). Activity monitor placed at the non-paretic ankle is accurate in measuring step counts during community walking in post-stroke individuals: A validation study. PM & R, 11(9), 963-971.[doi]

Miéville, C., Lauzière, S., Betschart, M., Nadeau, S. & Duclos, C. (2018). More symmetrical gait after split-belt treadmill walking does not modify dynamic and postural balance in individuals post-stroke. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 41, 41-49. [doi]

 

 

Research orientation

Axis 1: Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities

Research topic

Theme 2: Physical and Cognitive Activities

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