Dr. Danielle Levac

Biography

Danielle Levac is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation at the University of Montreal, focusing on the integration of virtual reality (VR) and active video games in pediatric rehabilitation, particularly for children with cerebral palsy. She leads the INSPIRE Lab, which aims to promote sustainable and factual integration of digital innovations in pediatric rehabilitation through a problem-based approach in partnership with children, families, and clinicians. Her research seeks to enhance the functionality and participation of children in various environments using innovative, interactive, and immersive technologies. She is dedicated to developing, creating, and evaluating digital interventions to keep pace with rapid advancements in the field, improving the quality of pediatric rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation. Additionally, Levac has been involved in various research projects that explore the integration of interactive technologies and data management in rehabilitation care services, with a commitment to fostering telehealth interventions that are family-centered and effective across Canada.

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