Jonathan Singer, PhD

Biography

Dr. Jonathan Singer's research aims to understand the fundamental neuromechanical mechanisms by which humans maintain stability and understand why clinical populations, such as older adults and stroke survivors, experience challenges with stability control. 

The long-term goal of this research is to enable the development of targeted interventions and technologies to help individuals maintain or regain independent mobility and reduce the risk of falls.

Education

  • Post-doctoral Fellowship (Neuromotor control), Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto (2015)
  • PhD (Biomechanics), University of Waterloo (2012)

Research summary

  • Biomechanics
  • Neuromechanics
  • Ageing
  • Postural Control
  • Dynamic Stability
  • Human Locomotion

Recent publications

Rakhra SK, Singer JC. The effect of ageing on between-limb centre of pressure coordination in standing balance: Is there evidence for reactive control challenges among older adults? Hum Mov Sci. 2022 Dec; 86:103019.

Rawal YR, Singer JC. The influence of net ground reaction force orientation on mediolateral stability during walking. Gait Posture. 2021 Oct; 90:73-79.

Singer JC, Prentice SD, McIlroy WE. Exploring the role of applied force eccentricity after foot-contact in managing anterior instability among older adults during compensatory stepping responses. Gait Posture. 2019 Sep; 73:161-167.

Singer JC, Nishihara K, Mochizuki G. Does Poststroke Lower-Limb Spasticity Influence the Recovery of Standing Balance Control? A 2-Year Multilevel Growth Model. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2016 Aug; 30(7):626-34.

Singer JC, Prentice SD, McIlroy WE. Age-related challenges in reactive control of mediolateral stability during compensatory stepping: A focus on the dynamics of restabilisation. J Biomech. 2016 Mar 21;49(5):749-755.

Highlights

  • Students’ Teacher Recognition Award, University of Manitoba (2023)
  • Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award (2018)

Funding Sources

  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada
  • Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
  • Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (MMSF)

Courses

  • PERS 1500: Foundations of Physical Education and Kinesiology (with Dr. R. Field) 
  • KIN 2330: Biomechanics
  • KIN 4330: Advanced Biomechanics 
  • KPER 7202: Instrumentation and Signal Processing in Human Movement Science 
  • KPER 7004: Quantitative Methods and Research Design