Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Judy Trotter

M.D., F.R.C.P.(C)

Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,
Department of Medicine

 

 

Education, Memberships, Affiliations

  • M.D., McMaster University, 1974
  • FRCP(C), 1979
  • Ontario Medical Association (Section of PM&R) Vice President 1981, Secretary 1982, Chairman 1983
  • Canadian Medical Association
  • College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario
  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Disabled Riders Association – Medical Consultant
  • Disabled and Aged Regional Transit System (DARTS) Board of Directors (1983-1989)
  • Employment Equity Committee - McMaster University (1989)
  • Steel City Wheelers – Presicent (1995-1999)
  • Steel City Wheelers – Board of Directors (1995-2001)
  • Hamilton Medical Legal Society – Chairman (1998-1999)
  • Hamilton Medical Legal Society – Board of Directors (1990-1999)

Research and Academic Interests

  • EMG biofeedback in treatment of stroke arm and low back pain
  • Motor recovery in the hemiplegic arm
  • Pain in the hemiplegic shoulder. Gait disorders in children
  • Inhibitive casting
  • Rehabilitation Program Development
  • Depression in stroke
  • Fibromyalgia and exercise

Selected Publications

  1. Treatment of Fibromyalgia in a Community Recreational Facility. 2000
  2. Sequelae of Stroke. Molloy W Trotter JE Perspectives in Geriatrics. July 1987
  3. Stroke Treatment: Comparison of Integrated Behavioural-Physical Therapy vs Traditional Physical Therapy Programs. Basmajian JV Gowland C Finlayson AJM Hall AL Swanson LR Stratford PW Trotter JE Brandstater ME. ARCH Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation May 1987
  4. Wheelchair Users Problems with Community Living. Trotter JE Canadian Family Physician. August 1985
  5. Influence of EMG Feedback in Treatment of Upper Limbs of Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: A controlled Pilot Study. Basmajian JV Gowland C Brandstater ME Swanson L Trotter JE ARC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1983