E. Paul Zehr
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Credentials
BPE, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Alta)
Area of expertise
Neural control of rhythmic human movement; co-ordination of the arms and legs during locomotion; neuromuscular plasticity and motor recovery after stroke
Description
Dr. E. Paul Zehr is a Professor and is currently the Director for the Centre for Biomedical Research. Paul heads the Rehabilitation Neuroscience Laboratory and authors the blog Black Belt Brain.
Courses taught
- EPHE 380 Motor Control
- EPHE 582 Neuroscience in Physical Activity and Health
Research interests
- Neural control of rhythmic human movement
- Coordination of the arms and legs during locomotion
- Neuromuscular plasticity and motor recovery after stroke
Selected publications
Dragert, K., & Zehr, E. P. (2013). High intensity resistance training the opposite limb improves strength and muscle activation on the more affected leg after stroke. Experimental Brain Research, 225(1), 93-104. DOI: 10.1007/s00221-012-3351-x.
Zehr, E.P., & Loadman, P. M. (2012). Persistence of locomotor-related interlimb reflex networks during walking after stroke. Clinical Neurophysiology, 123, 796-807.