海角社区

Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Phone: (514) 398-4184 x 0539

julie.cote2 [at] mcgill.ca (E-mail)

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Hometown:听
Montreal, Quebec

Previous Degrees Earned:
BSc Biochemistry, Concordia University
MScA(OT) Occupational Therapy, 海角社区
MSc Biomechanics and Neuroscience, 海角社区

Current Degree:
PhD in Kinesiology Sciences

Awards/Fellowships:
2022: Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network Trainee Travel Award
2021-2024: Institut de recherche Robert-Sauv茅 en sant茅 et en s茅curit茅 du travail PhD Scholarship
2021: Post-Graduate Student Society (PGSS) Travel Award
2021: Education Graduate Students' Society (EGSS) Professional and Research Development Award
2019: 海角社区 Graduate Excellence Award

Tentative Thesis Title:
Sex/Gender differences in fatigability and muscle activation during repetitive shoulder movements at different frequencies. A cohort study of work-related shoulder injuries

About Me:
Due to my experience in occupational therapy I have a research interest in the effect of musculoskeletal disorders on one's ability to perform occupational tasks as well as which ergonomic postures and positions are best for individuals when performing these tasks. When I鈥檓 not doing schoolwork or working (as an occupational therapist), I spend my time exercising.

Sample publication:
Renda E, Amirali Karmali S, Yordanova I, Schwartz S, Mahdid Y, Ghosh A, 鈥� Boudrias, MH (2019). Current Stimulation on an Individual鈥檚 Ability to Learn to Control a Brain-Computer Interface. 海角社区 Journal of Medicine.

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Hometown:
Brentwood, England

Previous Degrees Earned:
BSc Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Brunel University London, England

Current Degree:
PhD in Kinesiology Sciences

Awards/Fellowships:
2022 鈥� 2026: Fonds de Recherche Qu茅bec (Sant茅) 鈥� Doctoral Training Scholarship
2022 鈥� 2025: Mitacs Accelerate Doctoral Fellowship
2021: International Society of Biomechanics Motor Control
2021: Technical Group 鈥� Student Award for Best Oral Presentation
2021: International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) 鈥� International Travel Grant
2021: Mitacs 鈥� Globalink Award Abroad
2020: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Team for Gender Considerations in Knowledge Transfer Interventions 鈥� pour le partage des connaissances scholarship

Tentative Thesis Title:
The role of anthropometry in fatiguing, repetitive upper-limb movements

About Me:
I am a passionate researcher who is focused on developing clear applications of my work. This is reflected in my concurrent work as a Ph.D. Candidate at 海角社区 and as a Research Assistant at Institut national du sport du Quebec, where I aim to develop athlete monitoring tools to benefit coaching strategies in elite sport.

Sample publication:
Slopecki, M., Messing, K., & C么t茅, J. N. (2020). Is sex a proxy for mechanical variables during an upper limb repetitive movement task? An investigation of the effects of sex and of anthropometric load on muscle fatigue. Biol Sex Differ, 11(1).

All publications available at:

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Hometown:
Nanjing, China

Previous Degrees Earned:
BSc Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, China
MSc Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, China
Visiting Schola, University of Ottawa, Canada

Current Degree:听
PhD in Kinesiology Sciences

Awards/Fellowships:
2022: Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network Trainee Travel Award
2020-2024: China Scholarship Council (CSC) & 海角社区 Joint Scholarship

Tentative Thesis Title:
Sex- and fatigue-specific biomechanical analyses and pattern identification in running

About Me:
My research interest is focused on sex-specific neuromuscular control during repetitive movements in sports. My interest in sports rose out of the intersection of academic research training and personal experiences with sports. I used to do Taekwondo as a teen athlete prior to high school. Now, I enjoy playing different kinds of sports after work. Besides that, I love traveling and watching any science fiction films

Sample publication:
Chen, Y., Li, J. X., & Wang, L. (2020). Influences of heel height on human postural stability and functional mobility between inexperienced and experienced high heel shoe wearers. PeerJ, 8, e10239

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Hometown:
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Previous Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
MRes- Sports Biomechanics and Rehabilitation, University of Dundee, UK

Current Degree:听
PhD in Kinesiology Sciences

Awards/Fellowships:
2022-2025: SASSI Doctoral Research Award, 海角社区, Canada
2022-2025: Graduate Excellence Award, 海角社区, Canada
2018-2019: Commonwealth scholar-UK 2018 Under Commonwealth Scholarship for Master and Fellowship
2017: National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka training scholarships grant recipient
2018: Overseas travel grant and registration fee grant recipient, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
2009-2014: Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Tentative Thesis Title:
Effect of muscle fatigue on running-related musculoskeletal injuries among male and female runners

About Me:
As a physiotherapist, I am more interested in advancing my career in research focusing on musculoskeletal injuries, movement analysis and biomechanics. I like travelling.

All publications available at:听

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Hometown:听
Ajax, Ontario

Previous Degrees Earned:
BSc (Hons) Kinesiology, 海角社区

Current Degree:
MSc Biomechanics and Neuroscience

Awards/Fellowships:
2021-2023: 海角社区 Sports Science Research Masters Fellowship

Tentative Thesis Title:
Sex-specific effects of fatigue on knee joint kinematics and muscle activation during a single-leg lateral jump landing task

About Me:
I鈥檓 currently in the second year of my master鈥檚 degree in sports science biomechanics of varsity athletes. I hope to continue in sports science or rehab in the future. When I鈥檓 not doing research I鈥檓 playing rugby, and I also love to read, watch TV, and go on outdoor adventures!

Sample publication:
Yang, D., Iqbal, S., Rafatzand, K., & Scheede-Bergdahl, C. (2022). Psoas muscle measurement as a marker of sarcopenia predicts risk of Grade 4 or 5 baseline chronic kidney disease and its progression. JCSM Rapid Communications, 5(2), 182-193.

All publications available at:听

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Hometown:
Stouffville, Ontaro

Previous Degrees Earned:
BSc Kinesiology (Minor: History), 海角社区

Current Degree:
MSc Biomechanics and Neuroscience

Awards/Fellowships:
2021: 海角社区 Graduate Excellence Award

Tentative Thesis Title:
Sex differences in muscle fatigue among collegiate level rowers during a 2000m race simulation

About Me:
I鈥檓 a 22 year old from Stouffville, ON. I love sports and history and my favourite Sports teams are the New York Rangers, Liverpool FC, and the LA Chargers. I am very interested in the implications of rowing on human biomechanics and want to further investigate this through my research!

Sample publication:
Yoon S,听Lefran莽ois-Daignault听T,听C么t茅 JN听(2019). Effects of cycling while typing on upper limb and performance characteristics.听Appl听Ergon听80: 161-167.

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Hometown:
Sackville, New Brunswick

Previous Degrees Earned:
BSc (Hons) Kinesiology, 海角社区

Current Degree:
MSc Biomechanics and Neuroscience

Awards/Fellowships:
2022 - 2023:听听Canadian Graduate Scholarship-Master's,听Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada 路
2021 - 2022:听Grad Excellence Award
2020 - 2021: Montreal/Quebec Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Prize
2020 - 2021: Walter & Mary Marsh Scholarship

Tentative Thesis Title:
Sex-differences in Muscle Activity, Kinematics, Discomfort, and Performance when Under-Desk Cycling in Comparison to the Traditional Seated Workstation

About Me:
I'm a first-year master鈥檚 student interested in occupational health and research. I hope to continue into the field or either research or healthcare! Currently, my hobbies are article writing, reading, tending to my indoor garden, biking and knitting!

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Hometown:
Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Previous Degrees Earned:
BSc Biomedical Engineering, University of South Carolina

Current Degree:听
MSc Biomechanics and Neuroscience

Awards/Fellowships:
2022-2023: 海角社区 International Research Master鈥檚 Award

Tentative Thesis Title:
Sex differences in cyclists during fatigue

About Me:
My involvement with multiple sports growing up (cross country, cycling, dance) led to my research interests in sports biomechanics. I am interested in understanding more about the biomechanics of cycling and what differences exist between males and females in the sport. In my free time, I enjoy going on bike rides and runs throughout Montreal as well as creating digital art.

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Hometown:
Brooklin, Ontario

Previous Degrees Earned:
Ba (Hons) Kinesiology, Western University

Current Degree:听
MSc Biomechanics and Neuroscience

Awards/Fellowships:
2018: Western Scholarship of distinction
2019-2022: Western Deans Honor list
2022: 海角社区 Graduate Excellence Award

Tentative Thesis Title:
TBD

About Me:
Through my time in my undergrad, I developed a strong interest in exercise physiology and biomechanics specifically in sport and MSK disorders contexts. I aim to further explore these interests in my MSc. Looking at sex-specific differences in muscle morphology and fatigue. In my free time I love to read, ski, and travel whenever I get the chance!

Samuel Leitkam; Mechanical modeling of human manual tasks. Co-supervisor: Philippe Archambault (海角社区 P&OT); 2017 鈥� 2019.

Jason Bouffard; Effet de l鈥檈xpertise et du sexe sur les techniques de travail et la r茅sistance 脿 la fatigue lors de t芒ches impliquant des mouvements r茅p茅titifs 脿 faibles charges au membre sup茅rieur. Co-supervisor: Mickael Begon, Universit茅 de Montr茅al; 2016 鈥� 2018; Current position: Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Universite Laval.

Kathryn Sinden; Gender-specific biometrics associated with work-related MSD; 2015 鈥� 2016; Current position: Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Lakehead University.

Suzy Ngomo; Effects of repetitive upper limb work on muscle co-contraction and predictors of pain; 2012-13; Current position: Assistant Professor (tenure track), U. Qu茅bec 脿 Chicoutimi.

Brenda Santos; validity and reliability of EMG in measuring force and fatigue; 2008 鈥� 2009; Current position: researcher, United States鈥� National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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Chen Yang: Biomechanical analysis of sex-specific adaptations to muscle fatigue in repetitive upper limb tasks; 2016-2021. Current position: Postdoctoral Scholar at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (Northwestern University).

Christopher Bailey:听The effect of old age on muscle activation variability: Exploring gait, upper limb fatigue, and potential muscular mechanisms;听2016-2020. Current position: Postdoctoral Scholar at The University of Ottawa.

Hiram Cantu: Designing a clinical tool to assess upper limb freezing mechanisms in people with Parkinson鈥檚 disease; 2012 鈥� now; Current position: Academic Program Director, Biomedical Engineering, University of Monterrey, Mexico.

Amir Vafadar (co-direction with Philippe Archambault, 海角社区 P&OT), PhD Rehabilitation Sciences, Validation of a shoulder position sense measurement instrument for clinical use; 2009 鈥� 2015; Current position: Physiotherapist, Clinic Director, Dena Sports Physio, Montreal.

David Antle: The use of participatory ergonomics and laboratory based methods to design and implement ergonomic solutions. 2008 鈥� 2013; Current position : Medical Student, University of Alberta; Senior Research Consultant, EWI Works, Adjunct Professor, U. Alberta.

Jason Fuller (fast-tracked from Master鈥檚): Effects of fatigue on the postural stabilization mechanisms used during repetitive reaching; 2005 鈥� 2011; Current position: Co- Founder, Statespace漏.

Karen Lomond: Effects of fatigue and of neck-shoulder pain on posture-movement coordination during upper limb tasks; 2005 鈥� 2010; Current position: Assistant Professor, Ithaca College, USA.

Samuel Lamanuzzi:听Sex-specific effects of alternating computer work postures in young adults; 2020-2022. Current position: Research Assistant at 海角社区

SangHoon Yoon: Sex-specific muscle activation and oxygenation kinetics during a repetitive forward pointing task; 2020-2021. Current position: Research Assistant at 海角社区

Lily Dong:听Sex differences in shoulder muscle activation and fatigue among elite water polo players;听2018-2020. Current position: PhD at听Universit茅听du Qu茅bec听脿听Montr茅al,听Quality assurance analyst at听Jintronix.

Genevi猫ve Gill:听Computer lenses and sex influence on shoulder-neck musculoskeletal mechanisms in university students identifying as laptop users;听2018-2020. Current position: Programming Assistant at Let鈥檚 Talk Science.

Savannah King: Effects of bimanual athletic expertise on adaptations to repetitive motion-induced fatigue; 2017 鈥� 2019. Current position: Academic Project Coordinator, Assistant coach of the 海角社区 Varsity swim team, 海角社区.

Michelle Caron: Effects of unilateral athletic expertise on adaptations to repetitive motion-induced fatigue; 2016 鈥� 2019. Current position: Research Associate, IN脡DI漏

Maxana Weiss: Aging effects on the coordination response to fatigue in men. 2016 鈥� 2018; Current position: Ph.D. student

Eric Sunghoon Minn: Effects of repetitive arm motion-induced fatigue physical, perceptual and performance characteristics associated with a fine manual task; 2015 鈥� 2017; Current position: Ph.D. student.

Annamaria Otto: Gender differences in the fatigue effects on physical and experienced pain responses. 2015 鈥� 2017; Current position: podiatry school student.

Zachary Weber: Effects of sensory supplementation on repetitive motion-induced fatigue; 2014 鈥� 2016; Current position: physiotherapy student, 海角社区.

Amanda Farias: Muscular, vascular and postural characteristics of computer work using laptop vs extended monitor setup. 2014 鈥� 2016; current position: Ph.D. student, McMaster.

Jonathan Pendenza: whole-body effects and gender differences in work-induced hypoalgesia; 2014 鈥� 2015 (withdrew). Current position: physiotherapy student.

Michael Yehoyakim: Effects of fatigue on lifting coordination in females. 2013 鈥� 2015.

Adrien Moufflet: Identification of objective measures of neck/shoulder fatigue during simulated auto work assembly work at shoulder height. 2013 鈥� 2015; Current positions: osteopath, centre sportif UQAM; director of sport-study collegial program, Lac Saint-Louis.

Larissa Fedorowich: Effects of walking while typing on computer work-related performance and neck-shoulder characteristics. 2012 鈥� 2014; Current position: research assistant, 海角社区 Rehabilitation Sciences.

Hiram Cantu: Mechanisms of trunk movement compensations to repetitive motion- induced arm fatigue; 2010 鈥� 2012; Consequent position: PhD student.

Bridget Gervasi: Effects of repetitive motion-induced fatigue on rhythm sense. 2010 鈥� 2012; Current position: kinesiologist, manager, Nautilus.

Thorbj酶rn Johansen (co-direction with Pascal Madeleine, Aalborg University, Denmark); M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering; Gender effects on the coordination of subdivisions of the trapezius muscle during a repetitive box-folding task; 2009 鈥� 2011; Current position: college teacher.

Ian Kutschke: Effects of Alexander technique training on neck-shoulder posture and movement. 2008 鈥� 2010; Current position: teacher.

Evelyne Boulay: Test-retest properties of shoulder range of motion, force and power in healthy subjects. 2007 鈥� 2009; Current position: occupational health/safety dep. director, Zodiac technologies漏 (USA).

Alison Reichert: Test-retest properties of objective maximal neck force measures in a population of healthy adults. 2007 鈥� 2009; Current position: PhD student.

Petko Baltov; M.Sc. Rehabilitation Sciences (co-direction with Debbie Feldman, Universit茅 de Montr茅al); Psychosocial predictors of whiplash injury chronicity; 2006 鈥� 2008; Current position: physiotherapist.

Kim Emery: Effects of Pilates training on arm-trunk posture and movement. 2006 鈥� 2008; Current position: research assistant.

Isabelle Pearson; M. Sc. Rehabilitation Sciences (co-direction with Jean-Pierre Dumas, 海角社区 P&OT); Cervical isometric strength measurements in whiplash- associated disorders: test-retest properties of the Multi-Cervical Unit and effects of pain and fear of movement. 2006 鈥� 2008; Current position : physiotherapist, faculty lecturer.

Leslie-Ann Stewart: Influence of orthotic wear on gait coordination. 2004 鈥� 2007. Current Position: occupational therapist, Best Doctors漏 Insurance company.

Marc Therrien; M.Sc. Kinesiology (co-direction with Fran莽ois Prince at Universit茅 de Montr茅al); Caract茅risation de la posture assise chez les enfants sains et ceux atteints de d茅ficit moteur c茅r茅bral; 2004 鈥� 2007; Current position : clinical kinesiologist, Emovi漏.

Isabelle Patenaude: The effects of whiplash-associated disorders on the kinematic and the electromyographic responses of individuals submitted to anterior surface translations in the sitting position. 2004 鈥� 2006. Current position: physiotherapist, Clinique de physioth茅rapie Pierre-Boucher, Longueuil, QC.