Principal Investigator
Rebecca F. Moyer
Director of the Dynamics of Human Motion Laboratory
Associate Professor
School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University
Cross-Appointments
Affiliate Scientist, Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Services, Nova Scotia Health
Affiliate Scientist, Department of Surgery, Orthopaedics, Nova Scotia Health
Associate Scientist, Maritime SPOR Support Unit
Training and Education History
Postdoctoral Fellow (2013-2016) – The University of Western Ontario
PhD (2013) – The University of Western Ontario
MPT (2012) – The University of Western Ontario
BScH (2008) – Queen’s University
BPHE (2007) – Queen’s University
Current Trainees
DR. CARSON HALLIWELL
Post-Doctoral Fellow
September 2024 – Present
Research Focus
Biomechanical adaptations during walking in knee osteoarthritis and their impact on progression in unaffected joints.
MEAGHAN HANNIGAN
Research Coordinator
September 2023 – Present
Research Focus
The relationship of pain sensitization and muscle function in individuals with clinically symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
SOPHIE RAYNER
MSc in Rehab Research
September 2024 – Present
Research Focus
Exploring the discordance between structural and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
RYAN MATTHEWS
PhD in Health Candidate
September 2024 – Present
Research Focus
Exploring measurements of muscle function through ultrasound imaging in individuals with clinical knee osteoarthritis.
ANNE DOAN
MSc in Rehab Research
September 2024 – Present
Research Focus
Sex differences in pain sensitization, muscle function, and functional performance in knee osteoarthritis.
RACHEL JEONG
Research Volunteer
January 2024 – Present
Research Focus
Physio work with the elderly and individuals with disabilities, focusing on movement sciences, rehabilitation, and managing diverse health needs, enhancing quality of life.
If you are interested in joining the team:
Visit the prospective students webpage for program details and contact Dr. Rebecca Moyer for further information: rebecca.moyer@dal.ca
Former Research Trainees
Post-Doctoral Fellows
DR. RAFAELA ANDRADE, Post-doctoral fellowship (September 2022 – August 2023)
Research Focus: Founder of Myomar Molecular Inc. which identifies unique and specific molecular changes in urine that are associated with muscle degeneration.
PhD Graduate Trainees
DR. ALEKSANDRA BUDARICK, PhD in Health (September 2019 – December 2023)
Thesis Title: Physical Activity and the Role of Walking in Knee Osteoarthritis
DR. CARSON HALLIWELL, PhD in Health (September 2020 – August 2024)
Thesis Title: Inter-Limb Asymmetry in Motion: Combining Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes to Understand its Prevalence and Responsiveness in Knee Osteoarthritis
MSc Graduate Trainees
CARSON HALLIWELL, Masters of Rehabilitation Research (September 2018 – August 2020)
Thesis Title: A Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Investigation of Femoroacetabular Impingement: Understanding Pathomechanics using Inclined and Declined Walking
MIKE CARROLL, Masters of Rehabilitation Research (September 2021 – December 2024)
Thesis Title: The effect of sex, body mass index and physical activity level on physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
MEAGHAN HANNIGAN, Masters of Rehabilitation Research (September 2023 – August 2025)
Thesis Title: The Role of Pain Sensitization and Muscle Function in Knee Osteoarthritis Mechanics
Research in Medicine Trainees
CLARA LONG, Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine (May 2019 – December 2021)
Undergraduate Trainees
KAYLIE AMIRO, Honours Thesis, School of Medical Sciences (September 2020 – April 2021)
SPENCER HODGIN, Honours Thesis, School of Medical Sciences (September 2020 – April 2021)
COURTNEY PHINNEY, Honours Thesis, School of Medical Sciences (September 2023 – April 2024)
REBECCA COLLINS, Honours Thesis, School of Medical Sciences (September 2024 – April 2025)
International Scholarship Trainees
BARRY MCDERMOTT, University of Northern Ireland Galway (Dobbin Atlantic Scholarship, Spring 2019)
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