Neuromobility Lab

Description

Main themes

Development of objective neurological measures of motor recovery following spinal cord injury
Spinal and supraspinal mechanisms of balance control during standing and gait
Supraspinal control of anticipatory postural adjustments.

Methods used

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Galvanic vestibular stimulation
Electrical stimulation of peripheral nerve
3D-kinematics and electromyographic analysis
Assessment of the center of pressure (CoP) excursion during gait and standing.

Key-words

Balance and posture, locomotion, vestibular system, galvanic vestibular stimulation, corticospinal system, transcranial magnetic stimulation, stimulation of peripheral nerve, spinal cord injury, stroke.

Website

www.neuromobilitylab.com

Axis and research theme

AXIS 1 – Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities
THEME 1 – Functional Mechanisms

Research team

Dorothy Barthélemy, Ph.D.

Contact information

Neuromobility Laboratory
CRIR–Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM)
CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Gingras Pavilion
6300, Darlington Avenue
Montréal QC H3S 2J4

@ laboratoire.barthelemy@gmail.com