Martin Simoneau, Université Laval

Research

balance control brain oscillations proprioception sensorimotor processing sensory threshold vestibular vision

Latest papers

Neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and cognitive fatigue in motor learning: A systematic review.
Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2026
Impaired trunk sensorimotor control during isometric force reproduction involving rotation and extension in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
North American Spine Society journal · 2026 · senior author
The state of motor neural networks in low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The journal of pain · 2026

All 74 publications

Latest funding

Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of a postural re-education intervention compared to standard care on scoliosis progression in adolescent
CIHR · 2020 · Co-investigator
$100,000
Sensorimotor processing and body motion perception
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$240,000
Intégration sensorimotrice et repondération sensorielle
NSERC · 2015 · Principal investigator
$120,000

All 9 grants and awards

74 publications.

01

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

Hassar A, Lund J, Simoneau M, Bouffard J

Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews2026

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

02

Impaired trunk sensorimotor control during isometric force reproduction involving rotation and extension in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Cyr JP, Kebritchi A, Larouche P, Mercier P, Simoneau M

North American Spine Society journal2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2026.100913 PMID: 42434717

03

The state of motor neural networks in low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cherif A, Fakhry N, Pouliot J, Simoneau M, Massé-Alarie H

The journal of pain2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2026.106318 PMID: 42155793

04

Factors influencing corticomuscular coherence for axial and lower limb musculature in a healthy population: a scoping review.

Fakhry N, Rabiei P, Gagnon M, Simoneau M, Massé-Alarie H

Frontiers in human neuroscience2026

DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2026.1708259 PMID: 41890339

05

Enhanced vestibular-evoked balance responses in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Cyr JP, Crepin R, Mercier P, Blouin JS, Simoneau M

Journal of neurophysiology2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1152/jn.00238.2025 PMID: 40803774

06

Balance control threshold to vestibular stimuli.

Simoneau M, Nooristani M, Blouin JS

The Journal of physiology2025First author

DOI: 10.1113/jp288016 PMID: 40183736

07

Tactile contribution extends beyond exteroception during spatially guided finger movements.

Vlachou ME, Legros J, Sellin C, Paleressompoulle D, Massi F, Simoneau M, Mouchnino L, Blouin J

Scientific reports2025

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-99503-w PMID: 40301588

08

Feedforward control in children with cerebral palsy and association with white matter integrity.

Martinie O, Karan P, Simoneau M, Descoteaux M, Mercier C, Robert MT

Frontiers in neurology2025

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1515432 PMID: 40125397

09

Influence of Sudden Changes in Foot Strikes on Loading Rate Variability in Runners.

Chabot M, Thibault-Piedboeuf A, Nault ML, Roy JS, Dixon PC, Simoneau M

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/s24248163 PMID: 39771897

10

I tap myself, and you tap me: bimanual predictive and reactive grip force control as a function of age.

Numata S, Omerani A, Mercier C, Robert MT, Simoneau M

Experimental brain research2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00221-024-06925-5 PMID: 39320436

Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of a postural re-education intervention compared to standard care on scoliosis progression in adolescent

Co-investigatorCIHR2020Project Grant - PA: Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis - Pain

Principal investigators: Fortin, Carole

Keywords: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; Back Pain; Diaphragm Muscle; Inter Muscular Coherence; Muscle Imbalance; Physiotherapy; Quality Of Life; Respiratory Function; Trunk Posture Imbalance

$100,000

Sensorimotor processing and body motion perception

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Simoneau, Martin

Keywords: sensorimotor processing; balance control; vestibular; proprioception; brain oscillations; sensory threshold; vision

$240,000

Intégration sensorimotrice et repondération sensorielle

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Simoneau, Martin

$120,000

Investigating the mechanisms related to motor adaptation

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Simoneau, Martin

$25,000

Investigating the mechanisms related to motor adaptation

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Simoneau, Martin

$27,000

Movement tracking and analysis

Co-investigatorNSERC2005Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Teasdale, Normand

$50,433

Stabilité de la tête et neuromécanique de la colonne cervicale

Principal investigatorNSERC2004Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Simoneau, Martin

$98,350

Biomechanical modeling to study body posture corrections in non-treated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Co-investigatorNSERC2003Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Allard, Paul

$264,000

Motor control and deficits following a weight loss: What is the effect of an increase in plasma pollutant levels.

Co-investigatorNSERC2002Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Teasdale, Normand

$240,580

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
Génie électrique et génie informatique
kinésiologie
Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Orthopédie
Informatique
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

8 shared papers, latest 2025

Philippe Corbeil

kinésiologie

4 shared papers, latest 2013

Angelo Tremblay

Kinésiologie

4 shared papers, latest 2012

Denis Laurendeau

Génie électrique et génie informatique

4 shared papers, latest 2016

Simon Duchesne

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

2 shared papers, latest 2016

Katia Turcot

Kinésiologie

1 shared papers, latest 2022

Maxime Descoteaux

Informatique

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Jason Bouffard

Kinésiologie

1 shared papers, latest 2026

Marie-Lyne Nault

Orthopédie

1 shared papers, latest 2024

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: balance control Dear Professor Simoneau, 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 "Sensorimotor processing and body motion perception" (2020), 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]

Martin Simoneau

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

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

Impaired trunk sensorimotor control during isometric force reproduction involving rotation and extension in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

The state of motor neural networks in low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Factors influencing corticomuscular coherence for axial and lower limb musculature in a healthy population: a scoping review.

Enhanced vestibular-evoked balance responses in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Balance control threshold to vestibular stimuli.

Tactile contribution extends beyond exteroception during spatially guided finger movements.

Feedforward control in children with cerebral palsy and association with white matter integrity.

Influence of Sudden Changes in Foot Strikes on Loading Rate Variability in Runners.

I tap myself, and you tap me: bimanual predictive and reactive grip force control as a function of age.

Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of a postural re-education intervention compared to standard care on scoliosis progression in adolescent

Sensorimotor processing and body motion perception

Intégration sensorimotrice et repondération sensorielle

Investigating the mechanisms related to motor adaptation

Investigating the mechanisms related to motor adaptation

Movement tracking and analysis

Stabilité de la tête et neuromécanique de la colonne cervicale

Biomechanical modeling to study body posture corrections in non-treated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Motor control and deficits following a weight loss: What is the effect of an increase in plasma pollutant levels.

Frequent collaborators

Catherine Mercier

Philippe Corbeil

Angelo Tremblay

Denis Laurendeau

Simon Duchesne

Carole Fortin

Katia Turcot

Maxime Descoteaux

Jason Bouffard

Marie-Lyne Nault