Alicia Hilderley, PhD PKin
Ottawa, ON
Alicia Hilderley is passionate about promoting active brains and active bodies for kids of all abilities. She has degrees in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD, University of Toronto) and Kinesiology (MSc, BScHon, McGill University) and extensive experience in adapted physical activity settings as a coach and professional Kinesiologist (PKin). Her research specifically focuses on the promotion of motor skill learning and neuroplasticity for children with Cerebral Palsy.
Alicia designs and evaluates novel child-centred interventions in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, often assessing outcomes using neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, DTI, fNIRS). She partners with families and children to create meaningful patient-oriented research. Overall, Alicia’s work aims to enhance clinical delivery options and decisions in paediatric neurorehabilitation.
