Geoffrey Charles Dover, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Exercise Science, Concordia University;
Researcher, CRIR-Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre (Constance-Lethbridge Pavilion) of the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal
Phone: 514 848-2424 (3304)
Fax: 514 848-8681
Email: [email protected]
Education
- B.Sc. (honors), Human Kinetics Major, University of Guelph ON, 1996
- Diploma, Sports Injury Management, Sheridan College, Oakville ON, 1999
- M.Sc, Exercice and Sport Science, University of Florida, Gainesville FL, 2001
- Ph.D., Athletic Training Specialization (minor in Rehabilitation Sciences), University of Florida, Gainesville FL, 2005
Research interests
Chronic pain; relationship between muscle pain and function in order to identify the mechanisms of human pain.
Recent publications
Dover, G.C., Legge, L. & St-Onge, N. (2012). Unilateral eccentric exercise of the knee flexors affects muscle activation during gait. Gait & Posture, 36(1), 73-77.
George, S.Z., Dover, G.C., Wallace, M.R., Sack, B.K., Herbstman, D.M., Aydog, E. & Fillingim, R.B. (2008). Biopsychosocial influence on exercise-induced delayed onset muscle soreness at the shoulder: Pain catastrophizing and catechol-o-methyltransferase (COMT) diplotype predict pain ratings. Clinical Journal of Pain, 24(9), 793-801.
George, S.Z., Dover, G.C., Fillingim, R.B. (2007). Fear of pain influences outcomes after exercise-induced delayed onset muscle soreness at the shoulder. Clinical Journal of Pain, 23(1), 76-84.
Borsa, P.A., Dover, G.C., Wilk, K.E., Reinold, M.M. (2006). Glenohumeral range of motion and stiffness in professional baseball pitchers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(1), 21-6.
Research orientation
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Research topic
Research Site
CRIR – Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre (Constance-Lethbridge Site) of the CIUSSS WCM
University Affiliation
