Maryse Fortin

Dr. Maryse Fortin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology at Concordia University. She holds the Concordia University Research Chair in Low Back, Spine Imaging, and Musculoskeletal Health Interventions, focusing on advanced imaging techniques and rehabilitation strategies for spinal disorders.

Her research explores the relationship between paraspinal muscle morphology and conditions like low back pain and degenerative cervical myelopathy, utilizing MRI and ultrasound to quantify muscle changes. Dr. Fortin has led clinical trials comparing exercise therapies and investigated spinal adaptations in athletes and spaceflight contexts.

• Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Science (University of Alberta), BSc in Exercise Science with Athletic Therapy specialization (Concordia University)
• Key Contributions: Developed the PILLAR MRI segmentation project, pioneered studies on spinal muscle asymmetry, and contributed to consensus guidelines for paraspinal imaging.

Dr. Fortin has published extensively on muscle imaging, rehabilitation outcomes, and spinal biomechanics, with recent work addressing spaceflight-induced spinal changes and aquatic therapy efficacy. She teaches courses in research design, statistics, and exercise science.