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).
Key-words
Stroke, upper extremity, function, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, pain, measurement, Rasch analysis, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
VidEo in french
Axis and research theme
AXIS 1 – Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities
THEME 1 – Functional Mechanisms
Research team
Johanne Higgins, Ph.D.
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
P 514 340-2085 (2189)
johanne.higgins@umontreal.ca
Photo credits and copyright: © CRIR / Yvonne Richard Photographie
