Pathokinesiology and Functional Activities Laboratory
Description
The laboratory assesses mobility and recovery after neurological and musculoskeletal injuries. It also investigates mobility to sustained activities necessary for independent daily living including long-distance walking (level and inclined surfaces), prolonged standing, and propelling wheelchairs. We have developed many instrumented systems to investigate transfers, sit-to-stand, stairs, inclined surfaces, standing and upper limb unilateral and bilateral coordination and function. Locomotor adaptation and dynamic balance in various patient populations are also part of the research activities. A split-belt treadmill is used to test paradigms to understand the mechanisms underlying the asymmetric walking pattern and how it evaluates in the community. Movement strategies are assessed at the upper arms with a bilateral instrumented exercise device.
Key-words
Balance, mobility, locomotion, motor performance, coordination, motor control,
3D analysis, EMG, determinants, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, people with spinal cord injury, arthroplasty, stroke and healthy individuals.
Axis and research theme
AXIS 1 – Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities
THEME 2 – Physical and Cognitive Activities
Research team
Sylvie Nadeau, Ph.D.
Dany H. Gagnon, Ph.D.
Cyril Duclos, Ph.D.
Félix Chénier, Ph.D.
Daniel Bourbonnais, Ph.D.
Contact information
Pathokinesiology and Functional Activities Laboratory
CRIR–Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal IURDPM)
Gingras Pavilion
6300, Darlington Avenue
Montréal QC H3S 2J4
Photo credits and copyright: © CRIR / Yvonne Richard Photographie
