Graduate Student Research Profile

Daniela AldabeDanielle Salmon

E-mail:
danielle.salmon@otago.ac.nz

Area of Study:

PhD: Exercise Prescription in Physical Education

Thesis Title:

The Use of Exercise Therapy in Reducing the Prevalence of Chronic Neck Pain in the Sport of Rugby

Supervisors:

Phil Handcock

Education

  • University of Northern BC, Biochemistry Biochemistry
  • 2003-2006 University of New Brunswick, Kinesiology
    Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, First Division
  • 2006-2009 University of Regina, Kinesiology and Health Studies
    Masters of Science in Physical Activities Studies

Publications:

  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrison, D. Sharpe, D. Candow, M. Coutu, D. O’Neil, C.A. Elvidge, J.L. Hussey. Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Banff, AB. Poster Presentation
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrison, D. Sharpe, D. Candow, M. Coutu, D. O’Neil, C.A. Elvidge, J.L. Hussey. Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Putting Theory into Practice: Transferring Creativity into Community Wisdom 4th Annual University of Regina Graduate Students Conference. Regina, SK. April 3-4, 2009. Oral Presentation.
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrion, D. Sharpe, D. Candow. Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Exercise Physiologists of Western Canada 2009 Conference Integrated Perspectives on Physical Activity. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. August 6-8th, 2009. Oral Presentation. 
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrion, D. Sharpe, D. Candow. (2009). Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab., 34, S82.
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, & M.F. Harrion, D. (2011). Neck pain in military helicopter aircrew and the role of exercise therapy. Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, In press.

Presentations:

  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrison, D. Sharpe, D. Candow, M. Coutu, D. O’Neil, C.A. Elvidge, J.L. Hussey. Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology 2008 Conference Exercise in Health and Disease. University of Calgary and Alberta, Banff, AB. October 15-18, 2008. Poster Presentation
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrison, D. Sharpe, D. Candow, M. Coutu, D. O’Neil, C.A. Elvidge, J.L. Hussey. Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Putting Theory into Practice: Transferring Creativity into Community Wisdom 4th Annual University of Regina Graduate Students Conference. Regina, SK. April 3-4, 2009. Oral Presentation.
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrion, D. Sharpe, D. Candow. Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Exercise Physiologists of Western Canada 2009 Conference Integrated Perspectives on Physical Activity. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. August 6-8th, 2009. Oral Presentation. 
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrion, D. Sharpe, D. Candow. Exercise training to mitigate neck muscle dysfunction in Canadian Forces CH-146 helicopter aircrew. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology 2009 Conference Ideas Crossing Boundaries. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Nov. 11, 2009. Oral Presentation. 
  • D.M. Salmon, J.P. Neary, M.F. Harrison, D. Sharpe, & D. Candow. The effects of a cervical training protocol on endurance force in Canadian Forces military helicopter pilots. Research and the Community 5th Annual University of Regina Graduate Students Conference. Regina, SK. April 3-4, 2010. Oral Presentation.

Scholarships

  • University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship, University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ (2010-2013)
  • Graduate Student’s Association Scholarship, University of Regina (2007)
  • UNB Anne Murray Prize, University of New Brunswick (2005-2006)           
  • Dax Brown Memorial Scholarship, University of New Brunswick (2005-2006)
  • Sodexho Scholarship, University of New Brunswick (2005-2006)
  • Edwin Jacob Special University Scholarship, University of New Brunswick (2004-2005)
  • Agnes Grey Wilson Prize, University of New Brunswick (2003-2004)
  • BC Governor Generals Award, British Columbia (1999-2000)

Awards:

  • Finalist for Graduate Student Award, Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology 2009 Conference,    Nov. 11, 2009, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (2009)
  • Runner-up for Outstanding Master’s Presentation, Exercise Physiologist of Western Canada 2009 Conference, Aug. 6-8th, 2009, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB (2009)
  • CSEP/SCPE Undergraduate Student Award, University of New Brunswick (2005-2006)
  • UNB Dean’s List, University of New Brunswick (2003-2006)
  • UNBC Merit Award, University of Northern British Columbia, (2002-2003)

Hobbies:

Tramping, Swimming, Rugby, Multi-sport and Kayaking

Last update 14 March 2011

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