Monica R. Maly

Monica R. Maly is a Professor and University Research Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. She leads the Mobilize Clinical Biomechanics Lab, focusing on developing physical activity guidelines for arthritis management through biomechanical research.

Education:

• BSc (PT), Queen's University
• MSc, Queen's University
• PhD, Queen's University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Toronto

Research Interests: Her work integrates biomechanics and clinical outcomes to address joint health in aging populations. Key areas include knee biomechanics, osteoarthritis progression, and exercise interventions for musculoskeletal health. She emphasizes translating findings into actionable guidelines for physical activity.

Recent Work: Recent studies focus on workplace exercise for arthritis patients, knee biomechanics and cartilage degeneration, and yoga-based strengthening programs. Her 2024 work explores exercise's role in improving work ability among older workers.

Grants and Advising: Offers graduate supervision (MSc, PhD, postdocs) and course-based internships. Research opportunities include biomechanical analysis and clinical trials. Email for current openings.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Mobilize Clinical Biomechanics Lab, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving musculoskeletal health and aging.