Studies related to movement

Neurofeedback Study

map-marker.pngParkwood Institute (PI)

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Imagining movement has shown promise for movement rehabilitation after stroke. Neurofeedback with functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) may improve the quality of imagery, thereby improving functional outcomes. The proposed study aims to determine whether fNIRS can be used as a neurofeedback tool in stroke survivors.

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Both male and female

19+ years old

Healthy Volunteers &
volunteers with stroke history

 

Walking at different speeds

map-marker.pngWestern Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)

Auditory cues such as music or a metronome can alter walking speed in both healthy and clinical populations. However, it is unclear what characteristics of music alter walking speed. We are interested in how people walk to music to better understand music preferences and individual differences in beat perception in the general population.

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Both male and female

18 years old to 40 years old

Healthy Volunteers

 

Movement, performance, and ADHD

map-marker.pngAlthouse Faculty of Education Building (FEB)

ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the daily lives of many children. An environment where this disorder displays itself more than others is in the classroom. A perspective that is starting to gain some traction is the use of physical activity to help improve classroom learning. We are conducting a study to identify how movement during learning impacts performance and brain activity in children with and without ADHD.

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Both male and female

8 years old to 12 years old

Children with ADHD &
children without ADHD

 

Effects of brain stimulation on beat perception and motor performance

map-marker.pngWestern Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)

Music is often associated with a desire to move. The goal of the study is to understand how different brain areas contribute to different aspects of rhythm perception in music and motor performance using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).

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Both male and female

18 years old to 45 years old

Healthy Volunteers