Biography
BSc, MSc, PhD (Guelph)
Assistant Professor
Dr. Reed-Jones obtained her PhD in Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Guelph in Guelph, ON. Her educational training was based in the areas of biomechanics and motor control of human movement. Dr. Reed-Jones’ research focuses on sensory system integration and its role in the execution of motor tasks such as walking and standing. Her research has both clinical and basic science components combining the fundamentals of neuroscience with the techniques of biomechanics. Her main health-related research to date has involved special populations such as athletes with concussions and individuals with Parkinson’s disease. In addition, she works with older adults to understand the healthy aging process and its role in mobility issues and risk of falling.
Recent Publications
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Deep brain stimulation enhances movement complexity during gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease [In Press, Accepted Manuscript]
- Neuroscience Letters, 2018
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The effects of gaze stabilization on gait parameters in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
- Neuroscience Letters, 2017
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Examining changes to center of pressure during the first trials of Wii Gameplay
- Games for Health Journal, 2017
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Commentary on article by Stuart et al. (2017) “Direct and indirect effects of attention and visual function on gait impairment in Parkinson's disease: influence of task and turning”
- European Journal of Neuroscience, 2017
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ASB clinical biomechanics award winner 2016: Assessment of gaze stability within 24–48 hours post-concussion
- Clinical Biomechanics, 2017
Research Classification
- No classification given
Research Interests
- Biomechanics
- Motor control
- Sensori-motor systems
- Gait and posture
Current Scholars in Applied Human Sciences
