Michael Paris

Faculty & School/Dept.

Faculty of Health - School of Kinesiology & Health Science

Degrees

Postdoctoral Fellow - 2023
University of Western Ontario
London, ON, Canada

PhD Kinesiology - 2021
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, Canada

MSc Kinesiology - 2016
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, Canada

BSc Kinesiology - 2013
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada

Biography

Selected Publications

Paris MT, Kulkarni SV, Rice CL. Electrically evoked isotonic plantar flexion contractions are impaired less than voluntary following a dynamic fatiguing task. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2023; In Press.

Kulkarni SV, Paris MT, Rice CL. Calcaneal tendon stiffness is not associated with dynamic time-dependent contractile output. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2023; 48: 331-339.

Paris MT, Zero AM, Rice CL. Test-retest repeatability of electrically-evoked isotonic power and isometric torque in the plantar flexors. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2023; 48: 91-95.

Paris MT, Zero AM, Rice CL. Comparison of prolonged low-frequency force depression assessed using isometric torque and isotonic power following a dynamic fatiguing task. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2022; 122: 2597-2606.

Paris MT, Rice CL, McNeil CJ, Power G, Dalton DH. Age related performance fatigability: a comprehensive review of dynamic tasks. Journal of Applied Physiology. 2022; 133: 850-866.

Zero AM, Paris MT, Rice CL. Frequency dependent coexistence of muscle fatigue and potentiation assessed by concentric isotonic contractions in human plantar flexors. Journal of Applied Physiology. 2022; 133: 490-505.

Paris MT, Bell KE, Avrutin E, Mourtzakis M. Association of strength, power, and function with muscle thickness, echo intensity, and lean tissue in older adults. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism. 2022; 47: 521-528.

Paris MT, Bell KE, Avrutin E, Mourtzakis M. Association between skeletal muscle echo intensity and thickness in relation to glucose homeostasis in healthy and glucose impaired older males. Experimental Gerontology. 2021; 15: 1-8.

Paris MT, Bell KE, Avrutin E, Mourtzakis M. Older males exhibit reduced anterior upper leg and anterior abdominal muscle thickness compared to younger males when matched for relative appendicular lean tissue. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2021; 96: 1-7.

Paris MT, Mourtzakis M. Muscle composition analysis of ultrasound images: a review of texture analysis. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. 2021; 47: 880-895.

 

 

Supervision

Currently available to supervise graduate students: Yes

Currently taking on work-study students, Graduate Assistants or Volunteers: Yes

Available to supervise undergraduate thesis projects: Yes

Current Research

Broadly, my research focuses on understanding the interactions between neural control and skeletal muscle properties during contraction in humans. To study the neuromuscular system, many models of human muscle structure and function are utilizied such as natural adult ageing, muscle fatigue, and exercise rehabilitation. I am particularly interested in understanding how the neuromuscular system has adapted in sarcopenic older adults with poor muscle function and strength, in order to develop and test the efficiacy of exercise related therapies for improving structure and function.

We will utilizie a wide array of human neurophysiological techniques, including electrical nerve stimulation, intramuscular and surface electromyography, and muscle imaging (ultrasonography), to better characterize the interactions between the central and peripheral nervous systems. A large emphasis is placed on understanding motor unit physiology and how this fundamental control unit is altered under various acute and chronic adaptations.