Christian Larivière, Ph.D.

Academic background

• College diploma, Physical Activity, University of Sherbrooke, 1992
• College diploma, Kinesiology, University of Sherbrooke, 1994
• College diploma, Clinical Sciences (Biomedical Specialization), University of Sherbrooke, 1998
• Postdoctorate, Biomedical Sciences (Rehabilitation Track), University of Montreal, 2000

Research focus

Axis 1: Sensory, motor and cognitive functions and activities

Thematic research unit

Thematic Unit 1. Functional mechanisms

Research laboratory

• Laboratory for the Evaluation of Neuromuscular Functions of the Trunk

Research interests

• Development of objective measures to quantify neuromuscular impairments associated with chronic low back pain and evaluation of interventions (lumbar stabilization exercises; use of a lumbar support belt) to reduce lumbar instability
• This takes into account variables that could potentially alter these effects (psychological variables associated with pain
• Adherence to Treatment
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