Biography
Alicia is a second-year PhD student in Health and Exercise Science under the supervision of Dr. Fortin. She holds a B.Sc. in Athletic Therapy and M.Sc. in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Concordia University. A certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Kinesiologist, Alicia has extensive experience in the health and wellness field working with healthy, clinical and athletic populations.
Her research focuses on physical activity promotion and the role of exercise in the prevention and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Her current doctoral work examines for individuals with chronic low back pain, specifically assessing the effects of hip strength, mobility and sedentary behaviour on pain and disability outcomes. She is also exploring how factors such as ethnicity and location of residence influence low back pain management. focus around exercise interventions and the effects of hip strength, mobility and sedentary behaviour on low back pain outcomes. Alicia’s ultimate goal is to develop accessible, evidence-based exercise interventions that promote health equity and improve quality of life for people living with low back pain across diverse socioeconomic groups.
