Jason Bouffard, Université Laval

Research

Biomechanics Electromyography Fatigue Motor abundance Motor control and learning Motor performance Motor strategies Specificity of practice

Latest papers

Neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and cognitive fatigue in motor learning: A systematic review.
Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2026 · senior author
The use of robotic arms for individuals with severe upper-limb disabilities.
Neurological research and practice · 2025
Social impact of the JACO wheelchair-mounted robotic arm on users and their caregivers.
Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology · 2025 · senior author

All 27 publications

Latest funding

Understanding and improving access to physical activity for people with disabilities through co-creation of resources and opportunities: Living Lab Adaptavie
SSHRC · 2025 · Co-investigator
$55,487
Comprendre et contrôler les risques biomécaniques associés à la manutention manuelle grâce à la modélisation musculosquelettique et la rétroaction augmentée
NSERC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$114,073
Fatigue when learning motor skills: When does it matter? Can it help?
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$78,000

All 4 grants and awards

27 publications.

01

Neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and cognitive fatigue in motor learning: A systematic review.

Hassar A, Lund J, Simoneau M, Bouffard J

Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2026.106886 PMID: 42480681

02

The use of robotic arms for individuals with severe upper-limb disabilities.

Fortin-Bédard N, Gbètoho Atigossou OL, Flamand VH, Bouffard J, Routhier F

Neurological research and practice2025

DOI: 10.1186/s42466-025-00403-1 PMID: 41013664

03

Social impact of the JACO wheelchair-mounted robotic arm on users and their caregivers.

Atigossou OLG, Faieta J, Corcuff M, Campeau-Lecours A, Flamand VH, Routhier F, Bouffard J

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2025.2477679 PMID: 40085750

04

Arm supports for the prevention of work-related upper extremity disorders: A narrative review.

Bouffard J, Campeau-Lecours A, Roy JS

Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists2025First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.05.013 PMID: 40615300

05

Implementing a 3D dynamic arm support within the workplace of medical laboratory technicians: A nonrandomized feasibility trial.

Dupuis F, Meidinger P, Lachance A, Desmeules F, Tremblay J, Titley J, Bouffard J, Campeau-Lecours A, Roy JS

Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.04.003 PMID: 40533329

06

Paramedics' Behavior Patterns When Transferring Non-Mobile Patients from the Ground to a Stretcher.

Tanguay M, Bouffard J, Vallée-Marcotte J, Corbeil P

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13060611 PMID: 40150461

07

Validity and Reliability of Inertial Motion Unit-Based Performance Metrics During Wheelchair Racing Propulsion.

Ouellet R, Turcot K, Séguin N, Campeau-Lecour A, Bouffard J

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/s25061680 PMID: 40292748

08

Use of a dynamic arm support to drive a power wheelchair: a case report.

Bouffard J, Lettre J, Campeau-Lecours A, Pacciolla D, Lemelin B, Routhier F

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology2024First author

DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2022.2102258 PMID: 35867651

09

Wheelchair-mounted robotic arms: a survey of occupational therapists' practices and perspectives.

Bourassa J, Faieta J, Bouffard J, Routhier F

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology2023

DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2021.2017030 PMID: 34936533

10

Power Spectrum of Acceleration and Angular Velocity Signals as Indicators of Muscle Fatigue during Upper Limb Low-Load Repetitive Tasks.

Moyen-Sylvestre B, Goubault É, Begon M, Côté JN, Bouffard J, Dal Maso F

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2022

DOI: 10.3390/s22208008 PMID: 36298357

Understanding and improving access to physical activity for people with disabilities through co-creation of resources and opportunities: Living Lab Adaptavie

Co-investigatorSSHRC2025Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Best, Krista L.

Keywords: disability; adapted physical activity; adapted sport; quality of participation; knowledge mobilization; living lab

$55,487

Comprendre et contrôler les risques biomécaniques associés à la manutention manuelle grâce à la modélisation musculosquelettique et la rétroaction augmentée

Co-investigatorNSERC2023Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Corbeil, Philippe

$114,073

Fatigue when learning motor skills: When does it matter? Can it help?

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Bouffard, Jason

Keywords: fatigue; motor control and learning; motor strategies; electromyography; biomechanics; wheelchair; motor performance; specificity of practice; motor abundance; upper extremity

$78,000

Fatigue when learning motor skills: When does it matter? Can it help?

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Bouffard, Jason

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Kinésiologie
Réadaptation
Département de génie mécanique
Department of Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
École de kinésiologie et des sciences de l'activité physique
School of Rehabilitation Science
Other

Co-authors at Université Laval, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Catherine Mercier

Réadaptation

9 shared papers, latest 2022

Alexandre Campeau-Lecours

Département de génie mécanique

5 shared papers, latest 2025

Laurent Bouyer

Department of Rehabilitation

2 shared papers, latest 2021

Hugo Massé-Alarie

School of Rehabilitation Science

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Bruno Lemelin

Rehabilitation

1 shared papers, latest 2024

Martin Simoneau

Kinésiologie

1 shared papers, latest 2026

Philippe Corbeil

kinésiologie

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Katia Turcot

Kinésiologie

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Fabien Dal Maso

École de kinésiologie et des sciences de l'activité physique

1 shared papers, latest 2022

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Biomechanics Dear Professor Bouffard, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and cognitive fatigue in motor learning: A systematic review." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Fatigue when learning motor skills: When does it matter? Can it help?" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]