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Full Professor<\/h3>\n

Contact details (research)
\n<\/strong>Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en r\u00e9adaptation (CRIR) du Montr\u00e9al m\u00e9tropolitain
\nSite de l\u2019Institut universitaire sur la r\u00e9adaptation en d\u00e9ficience physique du\u00a0CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al
\n6300, Darlington Ave
\nMontreal (Qc) H3S 2J4
\nT<\/strong> 514-340-2085, ext. 2189<\/p>\n

Contact details (School of Rehabilitation)<\/strong>
\nT<\/strong> 514 343-6111 ext.14504
\njohanne.higgins@umontreal.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Program<\/strong>
\nOccupational Therapy<\/p>\n

Research background (french)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Education<\/h2>\n
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  • B.Sc. Occupational Therapy, Universit\u00e9 Laval (1995)<\/li>\n
  • M.Sc. Rehabilitation Science, McGill University (1998)<\/li>\n
  • Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science, McGill University (2008)<\/li>\n
  • Postdoctorate, Department of Experimental Medicine, McGill University (2009)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Current research projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Relieving chronic pain in the elderly using transcranial direct current stimulation.<\/li>\n
    • Development and use of a bimanual exerciser for the rehabilitation of hemiparetic persons.<\/li>\n
    • Development and use of a robotic glove for hand rehabilitation in hemiparetic patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Selected publications<\/h2>\n
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      • Vakil P, Ferr\u00e9 P, Higgins<\/strong> J, Beaulieu LD, Milot MH, Boudrias MH. Descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study of rehabilitation care for poststroke users in Qu\u00e9bec during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Open. 2025 Jan 28;15(1):e082602. doi: 10.1136\/bmjopen-2023-082602. PMID: 39880428; PMCID: PMC11781130.<\/li>\n
      • Elfassy C, Wagner L, Higgins J<\/strong>, Montpetit K, Snider L, Dahan-Oliel N. Stakeholder engagement in the development of an upper extremity outcome measure for children with rare musculoskeletal conditions. Res Involv Engagem. 2023 Aug 8;9(1):64. doi: 10.1186\/s40900-023-00479-6. PMID: 37553603; PMCID: PMC10408044.<\/li>\n
      • Akremi H*, Higgins J<\/strong>, Guediri A, Aissaoui R, Nadeau S. Seated postural organization during bilateral upper limb symmetric and asymmetric pushing tasks in individuals after stroke compared to healthy controls. Gait Posture. 2023 Jul;104:83-89. doi: 10.1016\/j.gaitpost.2023.06.011. Epub 2023 Jun 17. PMID: 37343399.<\/li>\n
      • Proulx C*, Higgins J<\/strong>, Vincent C, Hewko M, Vaughan T, Gagnon D, Dany User-centered development process of an operating interface to couple a robotic glove with a virtual environment to optimize hand rehabilitation following a stroke. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng. Apr. 2023.<\/li>\n
      • Hernandez A, Bubyr L, Archambault P, Higgins J<\/strong>, Levin MF, Kairy D. VR-based rehabilitation as a Feasible and Engaging Tool for the Management of Chronic Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Function Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 27;10(3):e37506. doi: 10.2196\/37506. 2022. PMID: 36166289; PMCID: PMC9555337.<\/li>\n
      • All\u00e8gue DR*,\u00a0Higgins J<\/strong>,\u00a0Sweet SN,Archambault PS, Michaud F, Miller W, Tousignant M, Kairy D. Lessons learned from clinicians and stroke survivors about using telerehabilitation combined with exergames: A multiple case study. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies.\u00a0 15;9(3):e31305. doi: 10.2196\/31305. PMID: 36107484.<\/li>\n
      • All\u00e8gue DR*,\u00a0Higgins J<\/strong>,\u00a0Sweet SN,Archambault PS, Michaud F, Miller W, Tousignant M, Kairy D.\u00a0Rehabilitation of upper extremity by telerehabilitation combined with exergames in chronic stroke survivors: Preliminary findings from a feasibility clinical trial.\u00a0JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol. 2022 Jun 22;9(2):e33745.<\/li>\n
      • Auger L-P, Masse J, Higgins J. Sexuality in Occupational Therapy: A Call to Action. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2022;85(9):627-628. doi:10.1177\/03080226221107769<\/li>\n
      • Proulx CE*, Louis Jean MT, Higgins J<\/strong>, Gagnon DH, Dancause N. Somesthetic, Visual, and Auditory Feedback and Their Interaction Applied to Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation Technology: A Narrative Review to Facilitate Contextualization of Knowledge. Frontier in rehabilitation science. https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/article\/10.3389\/fresc.2022.<\/li>\n
      • Akremi H*, Higgins J,<\/strong> Aissaoui R, Nadeau S. Bilateral motor coordination during upper limb symmetric pushing movements at two levels of force resistance in healthy and post-stroke individuals. Hum Mov Sci. 2022 Feb;81:102913. doi: 10.1016\/j.humov.2021.102913. FI: 2.15<\/em>. Epub 2021 Dec 21. PMID: 34952321.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Research interests<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • Neurophysiological mechanisms underlying recovery of the upper limb following a stroke<\/li>\n
        • Neurophysiological mechanisms of musculoskeletal conditions and pain<\/li>\n
        • Non-invasive Brain Stimulation<\/li>\n
        • Development and validation of assessment and measurement tools using contemporary statistical methodology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Education B.Sc. Occupational Therapy, Universit\u00e9 Laval (1995) M.Sc. 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