Dr. Robert Forget

Biography

Robert Forget is a researcher at the Université de Montréal specialized in Health Sciences. His work focuses on sensory-motor integration during normal and pathological posture and movement in humans. He investigates somatosensory sensitivities, sensory perceptions, and the nervous system's adaptation during central and peripheral neurological injuries. His research includes the excitability of nerve circuits in relation to muscle strength and coordination, and he develops neurological rehabilitation interventions utilizing somatosensory inputs. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master's theses exploring topics like the effects of mild traumatic brain injury on visual and postural stability, neural mechanisms in muscle coordination, and the perception of tactile stimuli among children. As part of his ongoing funding efforts, Forget is involved in various research projects regarding visual perception deficits in children with mild traumatic brain injury, aiming to enhance understanding of their cognitive and behavioral challenges. His contributions to the field have significantly impacted rehabilitation strategies for those with cognitive deficits induced by trauma.

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