| Naturalistic study of stop-controlled intersections negotiation and respect for speed limits in drivers aged 65 and overSeveral studies suggest that normal ageing could affect the driving behavior, particularly when negotiating intersections. The purpose of the current naturalistic study was to document the behavior of drivers aged 65 and over at stop-controlled intersections and describe the way they deal with speed limits. Twenty participants were recruited for a 7-day experiment (5 men and 5 women from an urban and a semi-urban area). Displacements of the vehicle and images of the driver and scenery were recorded. The analysis of the stop-controlled intersections (986) showed that older drivers seldom stop completely at intersections. Overall, men showed a minimal speed that exceeded 4.99 km/h for more than 60% of the intersections (38% for the women). The braking strategies did not vary as a function of the area of residence (p > .05). A total of 1 561 speeding events were identified. Overall, speeding was more frequent on roads where the speed is limited to 50 km/h (907 events) (p < .05). Of these events, 213 events showed a speed that was 20 km/h above the speed limit. These observations are important because they show that some driving strategies are commonly used by elderly drivers (rolling stops and speeding).2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-12-16 | Amine Choukou, "Catherine Bluteau ", "Mathieu Germain Robitaille ", "Martin Simoneau ", "Martin Lavallière ", "Thierry Moskowicz ", "Denis Laurendeau ", "Normand Teasdale " |
| Effectiveness of Training with a Truck Driving Simulator in Performing Backing Maneuvers in Real WorldThe current research project focuses on the acquisition of truck backing skills and compares the effectiveness of traditional in-truck training with different combinations of self-paced truck simulator and in-truck training.2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-27 | |
| Treatment of Shoulder Dislocation Due to Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Comparative Study Between A Manual Relocating Technique and A Shoulder Rehabilitation DeviceOur objective is to introduce a new device designated to reduce shoulder dislocation (METHOD-2) compared to a manual technique (METHOD-1). Eighteen shoulders in 20 right-handed participants (22±5) were evaluated as nontraumatic posterior instability. Patients recorded scores ranging between 71.6 and 88.42% when performing the Japanese orthopaedic association shoulder scale (JOASS). Participants were divided into two groups of tens. A licensed physical therapist applied METHOD-1 on GROUP-1. As for GROUP-2, they completed two sets of 10 tractions and pulls using METHOD-2. Participants were asked to complete a relocating maneuver (METHOD-1 or METHOD-2) followed by
a pain assessment (Borg-CR10) and a «Self-Assessment Manikin» (SAM). A retest was set 6 to 8 days later. The data collected were abduction, elevation, medial and lateral rotation goniometry, as well as, the scores obtained from the SAM and Borg-CR10 scales. A paired Student-T test was realized in order to compare test and retest results (p<.05). GROUP-1 procured a decrease in Borg-CR10 Scale (0.9) and an increase in the SAM scale (1.5). The gains of amplitude in GROUP-1 participants were significantly higher (p<.05) than those attained in GROUP-2 (p>.05). In conclusion, METHOD-2 had no shoulder relocating effects, but decreased the self-reported pain perception.2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-12-16 | Amine Choukou, "Samia Hijazi ", "François-Constant Boyer ", "Redha Taiar " |
| Does “Kinesio-Taping” Influence Dynamic Standing Balance?The possible effects of Kineso-Tape (KT) on the dynamic balance in healthy adults is investigated. A total of 24 healthy males with no foot or lower limb deformities participated in the study. The study was composed of 2 experiments (A and B). The “A” experiment consisted of a comparison between the effects of KT and rigid tape on standing balance. The “B” experiment consisted of a test-retest study of the short-term effects of the both tapes (B1 and B2 respectively). The measured variable was the pressure distribution during 30s.
Results: The pressure distribution was significantly lower with application of KT than barefoot concerning the left and conversely (P<.05). The pressure distribution was higher with tape application than barefoot in the front side and conversely. Effects of KT and rigid tape were not significantly different (p>.05). The B1 revealed that pressure distribution on the left side was higher after 48-72h of rigid tape retention. The KT presented suitable simulative properties which were still present after 2-3 days. Accordingly, it should be used for proprioceptive therapy purposes. Contrary, rigid tape results in stabilizing the ankle joint which makes it appropriate for immobilizing joints.NMO Project University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-11-16 | "Ferrari, F.J ", Amine Choukou, "De Ru, E ", "Abdi, E ", "Boyer, F.C. ", "Trenchard, H. ", "Taiar, R. " |
| Effects of Unstable Footwear on Stance PatternInadequate safety shoe wearing is thought to be responsible of many musculoskeletal disorders. A
new concept of unstable footwear is proposed to reduce mechanical stresses during work. Major
expectations argue for a better ankle dynamic behavior leading to an increased muscular activity.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the variation of stance characteristics while walking on level
ground as a function of the models of safety shoes. Twenty healthy males (aged 23.6 ± 7) were
asked to make six gait cycles on a walking track while barefoot, shod with low cost safety footwear,
high cost one, and equipped by Masaï Barefoot Technology shoes (the most unstable footwear).
Stance phases (heel strike, flat foot and toe-off) have been normalized as percentages of the maximum
value of ground reaction force recorded during each step. The highest significant percentages
have been observed in Masaï Barefoot Technology shoes condition and only during heel
strike (8% to 10.1% higher) and toe-off (10% to 11.3% higher). In contrast, the temporal durations
of the three stance phases were not significantly different between the four conditions. The
convexity of safety shoe induces less stability increasing the adaptation of the muscle activity of
the wearer at heel-strike and toe-off in order to regain stable gait pattern.2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-10-02 | |
| An evaluation of a blended simulator-based and in-truck training on the development of backing skills on a semi-trailer for learner truck driversThis research compares the results of a traditional in-truck training program with those of a blended approach that alternates truck simulator-based training with in-truck training to accelerate learning so that learners and their teachers have more time and attention within their program to develop the higher order skills needed to prevent crashes.3.2 CoPILOT University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2014-06-03 | |
| Étude de l’efficacité des mains courantes Bbraver ainsi que de la satisfaction et de la douleur ressenties aux épaules suite à leur utilisation : approche méthodologique2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-02-08 | |
| Étude de l’efficacité des mains courantes Bbraver ainsi que de la satisfaction et de la douleur ressenties aux épaules suite à leur utilisation : approche méthodologique2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-02-08 | |
| BECAPE : Outils d’évaluation des aptitudes à la conduite automobileHandiversité 2016 "Le handicap, un vecteur pour l'innovation"
Paris, France2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-04-07 | |
| Étude de l’efficacité des mains courantes Bbraver ainsi que de la satisfaction et de la douleur ressenties aux épaules suite à leur utilisation : approche méthodologique. 2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-05-26 | |
| Fidélité test-retest d’un banc d’évaluation des capacités motrices de conduite automobile d’individus ayant des incapacités physiques : résultats préliminaires2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-05-17 | |
| Validation d’un banc d’évaluation des capacités motrices de conduite automobile d’individus ayant des incapacités physiques.2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-05-06 | |
| Becape: Skills assessment rig to driving. 1st IEEE International Symposium on Last-Mile Smart Mobility2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-08-26 | |
| Test-Retest reliability of a new tool assessing car-driving-related motor skills in adults living with physical disabilities2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-22 | |
| Test-retest reliability of a new tool assessing car-driving-related motor skills in adults living with physical disabilities2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-04 | |
| Validation d’un banc d’évaluation des capacités motrices de conduite automobile d’individus ayant des incapacités physiques.Best Post-Doc Presentation Award, 17th Research Colloquium on Rehabilitation, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-03-22 | |
| Testretest reliability of a new tool assessing car-driving-related motor skills in adults living with physical disabilitiesAGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence Access Award
2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-11-03 | |
| Propelling Aids for Manual Wheelchairs: A Scoping Review2.1 INToCARE University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-05-18 | |
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