Research is being done within the department, in collaboration with other Faculties and Departments at Queen's University and internationally.
Research is emphasized at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Training is given in critical appraisal of the literature and delivery of clinical service emphasizes evidence based medicine. Effectiveness of botulinum toxin for the treatment of shoulder spasticity and dysfunction due to stroke. Shoulder complex position and glenohumeral subluxation in hemiplegia. Neuromuscular micro stimulation for shoulder subluxation in persons with stroke. Influence of muscle fiber type distribution on EMG changes in the back extensors during fatiguing contractions.