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
ALEKS BUDARICK
PhD in Health Candidate
September 2019 – Present
Research Focus
Understanding physical activity utilization such as walking and its effect on interdisciplinary outcomes in knee osteoarthritis.
CARSON HALLIWELL
PhD in Health Candidate
September 2020 – Present
Research Focus
Biomechanical adaptations during walking in knee osteoarthritis and their impact on progression in unaffected joints.
MIKE CARROLL
MSc in Rehab Research
September 2021 – Present
Research Focus
The effect of sex, body mass index and physical activity level on physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
MEAGHAN HANNIGAN
MSc in Rehab Research
September 2023 – Present
Research Focus
Pain sensitization in knee osteoarthritis and its relationship to structural and functional characteristics of the disease.
COURTNEY PHINNEY
Undergraduate Honours
September 2023 – Present
Research Focus
Exploring structural sex effects using hip MRI and biomechanical outcomes in mixed femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.
RAFAELA ANDRADE-VIEIRA
Postdoctoral Fellow
September 2021 – Present
Research Focus
Developing and implementing a device to detect and monitor early markers of muscle loss in healthy and clinical populations.
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
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
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)
International Scholarship Trainees
BARRY MCDERMOTT, University of Northern Ireland Galway (Dobbin Atlantic Scholarship, Spring 2019)
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