Sylvie M. Nadeau, pht, Ph.D.

Full Professor, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal,
Researcher, CRIR–Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Gingras Pavilion of the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

Phone: 514 340-2111 (2179)

Fax: 514 340-2154

Email: sylvie.nadeau@umontreal.ca

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
2024 Career Award from the Canadian Society of Biomechanics (CBS), 2024

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