Dr. E Zehr

Biography

E. Paul Zehr is a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria, where he also serves as the Director of the Rehabilitation Neuroscience Laboratory. He is noted for his research in neural control of rhythmic human movement, with a specific focus on coordination of arms and legs during locomotion, as well as neuromuscular plasticity and motor recovery following stroke. His work is significant in exploring the relationship between physical activity and health, and he contributes to the academic community through both research and public engagement, exemplified by his blog 'Black Belt Brain'. Zehr's teaching includes courses such as EPHE 380 Motor Control and EPHE 582 Neuroscience and Physical Activity. He has published notable research, addressing how high-intensity resistance training affects muscle activation in stroke-affected limbs and examining the persistence of locomotor-related interlimb reflex networks during walking in stroke survivors.

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