Michelle N McDonnell

PeerJ Author

Summary

Dr McDonnell is a Neurological Physiotherapist who is interested in neuroplasticity and rehabilitation following stroke. She completed her PhD in 2006 investigating the potential for inducing neuroplasticity in the motor cortex following stroke by combining task-specific training with sensory stimulation. Her current research is looking at the potential for aerobic exercise to improve cognition, physical functioning, quality of life and promote neuroplasticity following stroke.

Neuroscience

Editing Journals

PeerJ Contributions

Articles 3

July 10, 2014

Physical activity habits and preferences in the month prior to a first-ever stroke

Michelle N. McDonnell, Adrian J. Esterman, Rosena S. Williams, Jenny Walker, Shylie F. Mackintosh

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.489 PubMed 25075347

March 27, 2014

Regular group exercise is associated with improved mood but not quality of life following stroke

Michelle N. McDonnell, Shylie F. Mackintosh, Susan L. Hillier, Janet Bryan

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.331 PubMed 24749010

April 9, 2013

Transcranial Doppler ultrasound to assess cerebrovascular reactivity: reliability, reproducibility and effect of posture

Michelle N. McDonnell, Narelle M. Berry, Mark A. Cutting, Hannah A. Keage, Jonathan D. Buckley, Peter R.C. Howe

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.65 PubMed 23646284