Dany H. Gagnon, pht., Ph.D.
Associate professor, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal;
Researcher, CRIR - Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Gingras Pavilion of the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Phone: 514 340-2111 (2260)
Fax: 514 340-2154
Email: [email protected]
Education
- B.Sc., Physical Therapy, Université McGill, 1990
- M.Sc., Biomedical Sciences (rehabilitation), Université de Montréal, 2001
- Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences (rehabilitation), Université de Montréal, 2008
- Postdoctorate, Human Engineering, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA USA, 2007-2008
- Postdoctorate, Rehabilitation Engineering, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto ON, 2008-2009
Research interests
Study of the requirements associated with the performance of functional tasks (eg: transfer, manual wheelchair propulsion, etc.) among impaired and disabled people; development of innovative therapeutic interventions to optimize performance while carrying out these functional activities.
Research laboratory
Pathokinesiology and Functional Activities Laboratory
Recent publications
Lemay, J.F., Gagnon, D., Duclos, C., Grangeon, M., Gauthier, C. & Nadeau, S. (sous presse 2013). Influence of visual inputs on quasi-static standing postural steadiness in individuals with spinal cord injury. Gait & Posture.
Blanchet, M., Gagnon, D., Vincent, C., Boucher, P., RouthierPeng, F. & Martin-Lemoyne, V. (sous presse 2013). Effects of a Mobility Assistance Dog on the Performance of Functional Mobility Tests Among Ambulatory Individuals with Physical Impairments and Functional Disabilities. Assistive Technology.
Desroches, G., Vermette, M., Gourdou, P. & Gagnon, D. (2012). Development of an automated method to detect sitting pivot transfer phases using biomechanical variables: Toward a standardization. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 9, 7.
Duclos, C., Miéville, C., Gagnon, D. & Leclerc, C. (2012). Dynamic stability requirements during gait and standing exergames on the Wii-Fit(R) system in the elderly. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 9(1), 28.
Gagnon, D., Duclos, C., Desjardins, P., Nadeau, S. & Danakas, M. (2012). Measuring dynamic stability requirements during sitting pivot transfers using stabilizing and destabilizing forces in individuals with complete motor paraplegia. Journal of Biomechanics, 45(8), 1554-1558.
Gagnon, D., Décary, S. & Charbonneau, M.F. (2011). The timed manual wheelchair slalom test: A reliable and accurate performance-based outcome measure for individuals with spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92(8), 1339-1343.
Impink, B.G., Gagnon, D., Collinger, J.L. & Boninger, M.L. (2010). Repeatability of ultrasonographic median nerve measures. Muscle Nerve, 41(6), 767-773.
Rice, I., Gagnon, D., Gallagher, J., & Boninger, M. (2010). Hand rim wheelchair propulsion training using biomechanical real-time visual feedback based on motor learning theory principles. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 33(1), 33-42.
Collinger, J.L., Gagnon, D., Jacobson, J., Impink, B.G., & Boninger, M.L. (2009). Reliability of quantitative ultrasound measures of the biceps and supraspinatus tendons. Academic Radiology, 16(11), 1424-1432.
Gagnon, D., Koontz, A.M., Brindle, E., Boninger, M.L., & Cooper, R.A. (2009). Does upper-limb muscular demand differ between preferred and nonpreferred sitting pivot transfer directions in individuals with a spinal cord injury? Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 46(9), 1099-1108.
Gagnon, D., Koontz, A., Mulroy, S., Nawoczenski, D., Butler-Forslund, E., Granstrom, A., Nadeau, S. & Boninger, M. (2009). State of knowledge on sitting pivot transfers among individuals with spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 15(2), 33-58.
Gagnon, D., Nadeau, S., Noreau, L., Eng, J.J. & Gravel, D. (2009). Electromyographic patterns of upper extremity muscles during sitting pivot transfers performed by individuals with spinal cord injury. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19(3), 509-520.
Gagnon, D., Verrier, M. C., Masani, K., Nadeau, S., Aissaoui, R., & Popovic, M. (2009). Effects of trunk impairments on wheelchair propulsion and wheelchair-related activities among individuals with spinal cord injury: Present knowledge and future directions. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 15(2), 59-70.
Gagnon, D., Nadeau, S., Desjardins, P. & Noreau, L. (2008). Biomechanical assessment of sitting pivot transfer tasks using a newly developed instrumented transfer system among long-term wheelchair users. Journal of Biomechanics, 41(5), 1104-1110.
Gagnon, D., Nadeau, S., Noreau, L., Dehail, P., & Gravel, D. (2008). Quantification of reaction forces during sitting pivot transfers performed by individuals with spinal cord injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 40(6), 468-476.
Gagnon, D., Nadeau, S., Noreau, L., Dehail, P. & Piotte, F. (2008). Comparison of peak shoulder and elbow mechanical loads during weight-relief lifts and sitting pivot transfers among manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 45(6), 863-873.
Gagnon, D., Nadeau, S., Noreau, L., Eng, J.J. & Gravel, D. (2008). Trunk and upper extremity kinematics during sitting pivot transfers performed by individuals with spinal cord injury. Clinical Biomechanics, 23(3), 279-290.
Research orientation
Axis 1
Research topic
Research Site
CRIR - Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM) of the CIUSSS CSMTL
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