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Bruyère Research Institute

Martin Bilodeau Martin Bilodeau

PhD, PT

 

Senior Investigator

Professor
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa


About:

Martin Bilodeau obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Université de Montréal) in 1988. He pursued graduate studies at the Université de Montréal and obtained his Ph.D. in Biomedical Science (Rehabilitation) in 1993. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (1993-1995) before beginning his academic career at the University of Iowa (1996-2004). He has been at the University of Ottawa since 2004.


Professor Bilodeau teaches in the Physiotherapy Program and his research laboratory is located at the Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital. His research work focuses primarily on normal and pathological aging, muscle fatigue, and movement control.


Research Interests:

Aging and mobility, postural control, exercise, neuromuscular fatigue.


Select Publications:

Jo D, Goubran M, Bilodeau M. (2022). Sex differences in central and peripheral fatigue induced by sustained isometric ankle plantar flexion. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.


Jo D, Pannetier M, Drouin S, Bassil S, Matte C, Bilodeau M. (2022). Sex differences in the effect of muscle fatigue on static postural control under different vision and task conditions. PLoS ONE.


Jo D, Bilodeau M. (2021). Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in studies of fatigue-induced postural control alterations in healthy adults: Scoping review of quantitative evidence. Gait & Posture.


Carvalho do Nascimento PR, Bilodeau M, Poitras S. (2021). How do we define and measure sarcopenia? A meta-analysis of observational studies. Age and Ageing.


Sheehy L, Taillon-Hobson A, Sveistrup H, Bilodeau M, Yang C, Finestone H. (2020). Sitting Balance Exercise Performed Using Virtual Reality Training on a Stroke Rehabilitation Inpatient Service: A Randomized Controlled Study. PM & R: The Journal of Injury, Function, and Rehabilitation.


Contact:

mabilodeau@bruyere.org