Profile
Dr. Galea is an associate professor within the School of Rehabilitation Science. She is an expert resource in the areas of Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Physiology and Neurophysiology to both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy students within PT Units I - VI and OT Terms I - VI. Vickie also teaches HTH SCI 4V03 Control of Human Movement and HTH SCI 4PP3 Models of Motor Control, both 4th year elective courses in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. She is on the graduate faculty of the Rehabilitation Science, Human Biodynamics and Graduate Degree in Neuroscience (MINDS) programs. Dr. Galea has been an invited speaker both nationally and internationally in the area of neurophysiology and motor control. Ongoing research projects presently include projects dealing with determination of neural strategies in motor tasks performed under hypnosis and applied projects in upper limb motor control in paediatric populations specifically CP and DCD. In addition, she contributes her expertise to various projects under the umbrella of the Human Movement Laboratory where she collaborates with Dr. Michael Pierrynowski.
Research SpecialtyThe main focus of Dr. Galea's research is the study of motor behaviour using neurophysiological assessments as a window into typical and altered motor control of the upper limb. Recently she has focused all of her applied research activities into the development of motor control in typically developing infants and children and children with various coordination deficits.
Fun Fact
I have danced all my life and am presently passionate about Flamenco dance.
Taking Graduate Students
Not presently taking graduate students.
Lab/Research Institute
Human Movement Lab, CRL, B117.
In the Human Movement Laboratory we are concerned with the study of basic mechanisms of upper limb motor control in healthy adult, infant and child populations. Applications of these studies are then used to study dyscoordination in upper limb movement and control in selected pediatric and adult populations.
Courses Taught
BHSc Program, McMaster University
HTH SCI 4V03: Control of Human Movement
HTH SCI 4PP3: Models of Motor Control
MSc OT, PT, McMaster University
OT Term 1: Occupation and Health across the Lifespan, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
OT Term 3: Occupation and Physical Health in Adulthood, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 1: Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice. Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 3: Fundamentals of Cardiorespiratory and Neurological Physiotherapy, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 4: Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy Practice. Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology Instructor
2009-2010
OT Term 1: Occupation and Health across the Lifespan, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
OT Term 3: Occupation and Physical Health in Adulthood, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 1: Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice. Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 3: Fundamentals of Cardiorespiratory and Neurological Physiotherapy, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 4: Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy Practice. Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology Instructor
2008-2009
OT Term 1: Occupation and Health across the Lifespan, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
OT Term 3: Occupation and Physical Health in Adulthood, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 1: Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice. Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 3: Fundamentals of Cardiorespiratory and Neurological Physiotherapy, Anatomy/Physiology Instructor
PT Unit 4: Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy Practice. Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology Instructor
Recent Research
Project Title: Enhanced animation of physiological learning modules for OT/PT students.
Investigators: Galea V, Wainman B, Oomen G.
Funding Agency: SRS Educational Research Fund
Amount: $3,000.00
Funding Period: 09/2010 – 09/2011
Project Title: Effects of LogicBack on seating postural control and upper body work.
Investigators: Triano JJ, Grondin D, Ross K, Galea V.
Funding Agency: LogicBack Inc
Amount: $45,500
Funding Period: 08/2008 – 03/2009
Project Title: Pilot study of limb length discrepancy in Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury
Investigators: Bain J, Strumus N, DeMatteo C, Agro D, Galea V.
Funding Agency: Hamilton Surgical Associates: HAHSO
Amount: $30,000
Funding Period: 07/2008 – 06/2009
Project Title: Hand Impairments, dexterity, and function of persons with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis of the hand-a model of disability.
Investigators: MacIntyre, N, Wessel, J, Galea,V.
Funding Agency: Evelyn Mackin Grant for Research
Amount: $5,000
Funding Period: 09/2007 – 09/2008
Project Title: Proposal to Evaluate the Efficacy of the InterX 5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain.
Investigators: Triano, J, Woodhouse, L, Galea,V, Injeyan,HS, MacDermid, J, McGregor, M, Pierrynowski, MR Ruegg, R, Teodoroczyk, JA.
Funding Agency: Neuro Group Inc
Amount: $316,000 Funding Period: 08/2007 - 01/2009 |