Research Activities
Louis Goudreau
collaborates with researchers and clinicians inside and outside the Ottawa region by
providing professional engineering services related to medical and rehabilitation
technology. Research and development projects include a non-comparative
shoulder subluxation quantifying method, electronic arthrometer for quantifying
joint contracture, translating and rotating platform for balance assessment, specialized
EMG amplifiers, driving simulator reaction timer, portable stuttering trainer,
communication system interfaces, hydraulic knee orthosis and other prosthetic devices,
tactometer for skin sensitivity research, breath counter for compliance study, a
novel step height adjustable staircase for therapy, and other health related
and safety equipment.