Upper Extremity Evaluation Laboratory

Description

Study of neurophysiological mechanisms underlying upper limb recovery after stroke;
Study of neurophysiological mechanisms in musculoskeletal conditions and pain;
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation;
Development and validation of measures in rehabilitation using contemporary statistical methodology (Rasch, item response theory);
Rehabilitation interventions leveraging health technologies to promote sensorimotor recovery

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Key-words

Stroke, neurological impairments, upper limb, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, pain, measurement, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS), Rasch analysis, kinematics, wearable technology, health technology.

MAIN RESEARCH EQUIPMENT/INFRASTRUCTURE (IF APPLICABLE) AND LOCATION

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS)
Neuronavigation
EMG
Wearable technology
CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de l’Île-de-Montréal : Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM)

Axis and research theme

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

Research team

Johanne Higgins, Ph.D.
Full Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation
Université de Montréal
Researcher at CRIR-IURDPM

Marika Demers,Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation
Université de Montréal
Researcher at CRIR-IURDPM

Contact information

Upper Extremity Evaluation 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
Telephone: 514 340-2085 (2189)
Email: johanne.higgins@umontreal.ca