Yosra Cherni

Research expertise:

Her research uses the fields of biomechanics and neurophysiology to improve population mobility. She has expertise in the biomechanical analysis of gait and posture in people with and without functional limitations. In addition, she is interested in the use of robotic and interactive technologies for locomotor training of children and adolescents living with neuromotor disorders. Her research contributions aim to optimize and personalize the use of these technologies and guide clinicians in decision-making regarding the training of young people living with neuromotor disorders.

Biography: 

2020-2023: Postdoctoral fellowship in neurophysiology of locomotion, Université Laval 

2016-2020: Doctorate in biomechanics and rehabilitation of locomotion, University of Montreal 

2013-2015: Master’s degree in biomechanics, University of Poitiers (France) 

2010-2013: Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Manar University (Tunisia)

Rewards & Distinctions:

• Guest editor for a special issue “Multi-Modal Approaches to Assess the Impact of Orthopedic Disease on Lower Extremity Joint Function and Health”. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2023).

• Best Oral Presentation Award, CIRRIS Trainee Scientific Day, Quebec, Canada. Title: Effect of Specific Gait Training on Corticospinal Excitability in Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review (2022).

• Postdoctoral fellowship, Quebec Research Fund - Health (FRQS) (2020).

• Award for excellence, expertise and competence, CHU Sainte-Justine (2018).

• Doctoral scholarship, Quebec Research Fund – Nature and Technology (FRQNT) (2017).

• Doctoral Excellence Scholarship, CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation (2016).

• Master's Excellence Scholarship, MÉDITIS/CRSNG. (2015)

• 2nd best poster award, Sports, Health and Well-being Research Day, University of Poitiers, France. Title: Assessment of ligament laxity: Application to pregnant women (2015).