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Simon Décary is an Assistant Professor at the University of Sherbrooke with concurrent lecturer appointments at both the University of Sherbrooke and Université de Montréal. His academic career spans rehabilitation sciences, musculoskeletal health, and primary care innovation, with active roles in knowledge translation and shared decision-making research.
His educational background includes a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (2018) and multiple graduate degrees in Physiotherapy and Kinesiology from Université de Montréal, plus a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Université Laval (2021). The degrees are:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021), Université Laval
- PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences (2018), Université de Montréal
- Master's, Physiotherapy (2013), Université de Montréal
- Master's, Kinesiology (2009), Université de Montréal
- Bachelor's, Physiotherapy (2012), Université de Montréal
- Bachelor's, Kinesiology (2007), Université de Montréal
Décary's research focuses on person-centered rehabilitation, musculoskeletal health systems, and primary care service organization. He pioneers shared decision-making frameworks for chronic pain management and investigates virtual rehabilitation models for post-pandemic care. His work bridges clinical practice with health services research to reduce overuse in musculoskeletal care while optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based protocols and interprofessional collaboration.
His publication portfolio reveals strong thematic concentration in rehabilitation innovation, with recent emphasis on Long COVID virtual clinics, overuse prevention in musculoskeletal healthcare, and decision-support tools for rheumatic conditions. The work consistently addresses implementation challenges in primary care settings while advancing patient-centered methodologies across chronic disease management.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021)
- FRQS Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020)
- Multiple CIHR awards and research excellence honors
- Best presentation awards at international conferences
- Dean's List recognition for doctoral thesis
As principal investigator on $350,000+ in research grants, Décary leads projects on patient-oriented primary care for musculoskeletal disorders and virtual rehabilitation implementation. His collaborative work extends to provincial networks including REPAR and SPOR, with co-investigator roles in opioid use prevention and post-COVID rehabilitation initiatives. Current projects focus on shared decision-making systems and personalized rehabilitation pathways within Quebec's healthcare infrastructure.
He contributes to the Centre de recherche du CHUS (CHUS Research Center) and participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing musculoskeletal care optimization, virtual service delivery, and knowledge translation in rehabilitation practice. His work integrates clinical expertise with health services research to transform primary care rehabilitation models across Canadian healthcare systems.
