Presentations

*Corresponding or presenting author(s), bold = myself, underline = student/highly qualified personnel

S.M. Bourgaize*, D. Peters, E. Arshard, M. A.M. Tondat, E. Mourtzakis, T. Mah, M. Snider, P. Grosso, B. Girardi, O. Gauthier-Kwan, S. Nemirov, C. Girolametto, K. Clarke, and A.C. Laing, 2024. Functional Gait Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. Institute for Biomechanics, ETH-Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland, Online [Oral Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, 2024.  Researching collision avoidance while navigating grad school. Graduate Biomechanics Seminar, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.

 S.M. Bourgaize*, 2022.  Does sports training influence avoidance and gaze behaviours when avoiding a collision with a virtual pedestrian? Kinesiology Seminar, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

S.M. Bourgaize*, 2022. Influence of a virtual pedestrian's age-related appearance and walking profile on collision avoidance behaviours. Person-to-Person Interaction Workshop, Montreal, Quebec.

S.M. Bourgaize*, 2022. Pedestrian collision avoidance: A comparison of athletes and non-athletes. Kinesiology Seminar, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

S.M. Bourgaize*, 2021. Collision avoidance with another individual: The influence of person-specific characteristics. Kinesiology Seminar, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.

S.M. Bourgaize*, 2020. “Don’t telegraph the move!”: Influence of sports training on circumvention and gaze behaviours. Person-to-Person Interaction Workshop, Rennes, France.

Institutional

S.M. Bourgaize*, M.E. Cinelli, F. Fiset, and B.J. McFadyen, 2022. Differences in avoidance and gaze behaviours when circumventing a virtual pedestrian for athletes vs non-athletes. Colloque Étudiant CIRRIS 2022. Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Québec, Québec [Poster Presentation] [This presentation won the Prix de Transfer de Connaissances Poster Award].

S.M. Bourgaize*, 2021. “PHEW! That was close”: Understanding how people avoid colliding with other pedestrians. Laurier Graduate Student Research Competition, Waterloo, Ontario [Oral Presentation] [This presentation was awarded 2nd place].

S.M. Bourgaize*, B.J. McFadyen, and M.E. Cinelli, 2020. Examining body size-characteristics on obstacle avoidance behaviour in human locomotion. Colloque Étudiant CIRRIS 2020. Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Québec, Québec [Poster Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, B.J. McFadyen, and M.E. Cinelli, 2019. Does size matter when avoiding another person? Graduate Kinesiology Seminar, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario [Oral Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, G. Newton, and J.Z. Srbely, (2017). Myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia: A scoping review of current literature. College of Biological Sciences Graduate Student Symposium. University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario [Poster Presentation].  

S.M. Bourgaize*, December 2017. A systematic review to determine the lexicon of the current musculoskeletal pain diagnostic criteria. MSc Coursework Program Research Day. University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario [Oral Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, August 2017. Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome: a painful diagnostic distinction. MSc Coursework Program Research Day. University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario [Oral Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, April 2017. Literature review and study proposal regarding musculoskeletal pain. MSc Coursework Program Research Day. University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario [Oral Presentation].

Regional Presentations

S.M. Bourgaize*, M. Lacasse, E. Taylor, and M.E Cinelli 2021. Differences in perceptions of aperture crossing during a virtual reality choice reaction task according to the temporality of visual stimuli. Centre for Physically Active Communities Conference: Mind, Body, and Movement from Research to Practice, Waterloo, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

L. Linde*, F. Coutinho-Kullmann, A. Malkin, S.M. Bourgaize, M. Kirkwood, C. White, and J.Z. Srbely, 2017. Mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of myofascial pain syndrome. Comparative & Translational Regenerative Medicine Network Research Day. Guelph, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

Provincial Presentations

D. Imeson*, A.M. Tondat, E. Arshard, S.M. Bourgaize, M. Mourtzakis, T. Mah, M. Snider, P. Grosso, B. Girardi, O. Gauthier-Kwan, S. Nemirov, C. Girolametto, K. Clarke, and A.C. Laing, 2025. A Comparison of THA Techniques on Post-Surgical Muscle State. Ontario Biomechanics Conference, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

E.O. Arshad*, A.M. Tondat, S.M. Bourgaize, and A.C. Laing, 2024. Exploring The Effect of Depth on Shear Wave Elastography Measures Using Ballistics Gel Phantoms. Ontario Biomechanics Conference, York University, Toronto, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

D. Peters*, S.M. Bourgaize, A.M. Tondat, and A.C. Laing, 2024. Static Postural Balance in Patients Pre And 6-Weeks Post Total Hip Arthroplasty. Ontario Biomechanics Conference, York University, Toronto, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

J. Kelly*, S.M. Bourgaize, and M.E. Cinelli, 2021. Using biological motion to perceive human movement during a remote task. Southern Ontario Motor Behaviour Symposium, Online [Oral Presentation]. 

S.M. Bourgaize*, M.E Cinelli, F. Fiset, and B.J. McFadyen, 2020. “Don’t telegraph the move!”: Influence of sports training on circumvention and gaze behaviours. Southern Ontario Motor Behaviour Symposium. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario [Oral Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, B.J. McFadyen, and M.E. Cinelli, 2019. Examining body size-characteristics on obstacle avoidance behaviour in human locomotion. Ontario Biomechanics Conference. Barrie, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, G. Newton, D. Kumbahare, and J.Z. Srbely, 2017. Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome: a painful diagnostic distinction. Musculoskeletal Health Education Forum. St. Catharines, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, G. Newton, and J.Z. Srbely, 2017. Myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia: A scoping review of current literature. Ontario Biomechanics Conference. Barrie, Ontario [Poster Presentation].

National and International Presentations

A.M. Tondat*, E. Arshad, S.M. Bourgaize, M. Mourtzakis, T. Mah, M. Snider, P. Grosso, B. Girardi, O. Gauthier-Kwan, S. Nemirov, C. Girolametto, K. Clarke, and A.C. Laing. Muscle and Adipose Elastic Modulus Following Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty. American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia [Oral Presentation].

D. Peters*, S.M. Bourgaize, A.M. Tondat, E. Arshad, M. Mourtzakis, T. Mah, M. Snider, P. Grosso, B. Girardi, O. Gauthier-Kwan, S. Nemirov, C. Girolametto, K. Clarke, and A.C. Laing.  Total Hip Arthroplasty and Static Postural Balance: A Pre- and Post-Operative Analysis. American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia [Poster Presentation].

K. Puzio*, S.M. Bourgaize, A.M. Tondat, E. Arshad, M. Mourtzakis, T. Mah, M. Snider, P. Grosso, B. Girardi, O. Gauthier-Kwan, S. Nemirov, C. Girolametto, K. Clarke, and A.C. Laing. Clinical Balance and Mobility Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. American Society of Biomechanics Conference, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia [Poster Presentation].

A.M. Tondat*, E. Arshad, S.M. Bourgaize, M. Mourtzakis, T. Mah, M. Snider, P. Grosso, B. Girardi, O. Gauthier-Kwan, S. Nemirov, C. Girolametto, K. Clarke, and A.C. Laing. Elastic Modulus and Thickness of Muscle and Adipose Tissues in Patients Undergoing Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty. Canadian Society for Biomechanics Conference, Edmonton, Alberta [Oral Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, B.J. McFadyen, and M.E. Cinelli, 2024. Altered Perceptions of Skin Sensation Do Not Influence Collision Avoidance Behaviour. Canadian Society for Biomechanics Conference, Edmonton, Alberta [Poster Presentation].

S.M Bourgaize*, M.E. Cinelli, P. Raimbaud, L. Hoyet, and A.H. Olivier, 2023. Collision Avoidance Behaviours of Young Adult Walkers: Influence of a Virtual Pedestrian’s Age-Related Appearance and Gait Profile. International Society for Posture and Gait Research, Brisbane, Australia [Oral Presentation] [This presentation won the award for best oral presentation in basic science].

S.M. Bourgaize*, F. Fiset, M.E. Cinelli, A. Lamontange, and B.J. McFadyen, 2022. Comparing gaze behaviours of young adults during circumvention involving different pedestrian movements. North American Congress on Biomechanics, Ottawa, Ontario [Poster Presentation] [This presentation won the CSB-SCB President’s Award].

S.M. Bourgaize*, F. Fiset, M.E. Cinelli, and B.J. McFadyen, 2022. Differences in avoidance and gaze behaviours when circumventing a virtual pedestrian for athletes vs non-athletes. International Society of Posture and Gait Research World Congress, P2-H-53, Montreal, Quebec [Poster Presentation].

J. Kelly*, S.M. Bourgaize, and M.E. Cinelli, 2022. Predicting travel direction from biological motion: How segment information influences accuracy and response time. International Society of Posture and Gait Research World Congress, P2-H-58, Montreal, Quebec [Poster Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, 2021. “PHEW! That was close”: Understanding how people avoid colliding with other pedestrians. ISPGR 3-Minute Thesis Competition, Online [Oral Presentation] [This presentation was ranked as a top 10 global finalist].

S.M. Bourgaize*, M.E. Cinelli, F. Berton, B. Niay, L. Hoyet, and A.H. Olivier, 2021. Walking speed and trunk sway: The influence of an approaching person’s gait pattern on collision avoidance behaviours. Virtual-Vision Sciences Society, St. Pete’s Beach, Florida, Online [Poster Presentation].  

J. Kelly*, S.M. Bourgaize, and M.E. Cinelli, 2021. Using biological motion to perceive human movement during a remote task Virtual-Vision Sciences Society, St. Pete’s Beach, Florida, Online [Poster Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, M. Lacasse, E. Taylor, and M.E Cinelli, 2019. Differences in Perceptions of Aperture Crossing During a Virtual Reality Choice Reaction Task According to the Temporality of Visual Stimuli. Journal of Exercise, Movement, and Sport (SCAPPS refereed abstracts repository), 51:1, 8, Vancouver, British Columbia [Poster Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, B.J. McFadyen, and M.E. Cinelli, 2019. Examining Body Size-Characteristics on Obstacle Avoidance Behaviour in Human Locomotion. International Society of Posture and Gait Research World Congress, P1-V-158, Edinburgh, Scotland [Poster Presentation].

S.M. Bourgaize*, G. Newton, and J.Z. Srbely, 2017. Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Scoping Review of Current Literature. Canadian Pain Society Conference, 1:1, A83, Halifax, Nova Scotia [Poster Presentation].