Profile
My research interests focus on studying how disability develops as a result of musculoskeletal diseases, such as knee osteoarthritis. To explore the determinants of disability, I use both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Poor loading characteristics at the knee joint during daily activities accelerate the osteoarthritis process and may be involved in triggering this disease. I use gait biomechanics to explore the mechanics responsible for the initiation and progression of knee osteoarthritis. Also, because people with knee osteoarthritis experience challenges to their physical well-being, I use qualitative methods to gain a personal perspective on the impact of the disease on quality of life and daily living.
Fun Fact
Monica has recently expanded her scope of practice to performing injections…on her mischievous diabetic cat. She has also recently achieved crow pose in her yoga practice – but her favorite is still savasana!
Taking Graduate Students
I have positions available in my research program for students interested in studying mobility and knee osteoarthritis. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your CV, unofficial transcripts and academic references.
Lab/Research Institute (linked with)
Human Movement Laboratory at McMaster University
Arthritis Community Research and Evaluation Unit at Toronto Western Hospital
Courses taught
MSc PT, McMaster University
Unit 2 Anatomy Resource Sessions (2009)
Unit 1 Problem Based Learning Tutorials (2008)
MSc OT, McMaster University
Term 2 Anatomy Resource Sessions (2009)
Recent Research
Dixon SJ, Beier F, Birmingham TB, Bourne RB, Bryant, D, Doherty TJ, Dunning C, Garland SJ, Goldberg H, Gwadry-Sridhar FH, Hamilton D, Holdsworth DW, Hunter GK, Hurtig M, Johnson J, King G, Klosek M, Leask A, Litchfield R, Macdermid J, Maly M, Petrella R, Sims S. (2009-2013). Joint Motion Project: Transdisciplinary training in musculoskeletal health research and leadership. Canadian Institutes for Health Research Training Grant. Received $1.8 million.
Maly, M.R. (2008-2013). Motor performance and the influence of neuromuscular fatigue in knee osteoarthritis. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Received $108,750.
Maly, M.R. (2008). Isokinetic dynamometry to investigate motor performance and neuromuscular fatigue in knee osteoarthritis. Academic Development Fund, The University of Western Ontario. Received and declined $60,000.
Maly, M.R., Lynn, S.K., Gignac, M., Callaghan, J.P. (2008-2009). Manual materials handling tasks in those with knee osteoarthritis: Could compensations due to knee symptoms increase the risk of low back injury? Centre for Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders. Received $10,000.
Maly, M.R. (2007-2009). Revealing the Process Toward Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis: Is it Unique for Women? Canadian Institutes for Health Research New Emerging Team “Tooling Up for Early OA”. Received $39,547.
Maly, M.R. (2006-2007) Process of Disablement in Knee Osteoarthritis. The University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Health Sciences Tri-Council Initiative. Received $2,000.
Brouwer, B., Garland, J., Bryant, D., Connelly, D., Maly, M.R., Minnes, P., MacIntyre, N., Pelland, L. (2006-2009) Client-centred ‘tune-ups': Do they enhance physical capacity, mobility function and community reintegration in stroke survivors? Heart and Stroke Foundation. Received $680,736. |