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Thiago Aquino

@thiagoaquino

I study and apply virtual and augmented reality for neurological rehabilitation and mobility.

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to advance neurorehabilitation through clinical and research roles that apply virtual and augmented reality to mobility assessment, balance training, and community walking for people with neurological conditions.

I'm a McGill PhD researcher and Quebec-licensed physiotherapist investigating virtual and augmented reality for locomotion, balance, and community walking.

At the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital's VR & Mobility Lab, I've assessed locomotion, cognition, perception, and attention in people with stroke. My doctoral work explores low-cost augmented reality measures of task performance and movement strategy during locomotion assessment.

My master's research examined dual-task walking, collision avoidance, and gaze behaviour in people with chronic moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury, leading to a first-author publication in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation.

I've also taught neurological rehabilitation at McGill, co-supervised student projects, and provide physiotherapy in private practice. I bring clinical rehabilitation experience, research design, data collection and analysis, and a commitment to translating emerging technology into meaningful patient assessment and training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Physiotherapist

Thiago de Aquino Costa Sousa

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

OPPQ registered physiotherapist in private practice, providing assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and pain management.

TS

Massage Therapist

Thiago de Aquino Costa Sousa

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)

Provided therapeutic massage for clients with musculoskeletal conditions and pain management.

JH

Research Assistant

Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital

Nov 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Applied tests and questionnaires assessing locomotion, cognition, perception, and attention in people with stroke as part of the VRFT project.

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Standardized Patient

Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Participated in clinical simulation activities as a standardized patient, supporting education and assessment of health profession students.

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Police Officer - Investigator III

Policia Civil of Minas Gerais State - Brazil

Jul 2007 - Jul 2023 (16 years)

Served as a police officer and investigator, contributing to public safety and community service.

NC

Physiotherapist

Nice Pilates and Physiotherapy Clinic

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)

Provided physiotherapy services, likely focusing on rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.

CT

Internship - Undergraduate Research Assistant

Centro Universitario do Triangulo

Feb 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Assisted in research activities within the Faculty of Physiotherapy.

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Internship - Undergraduate Research Assistant

Queen's University at Kingston

May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)

Participated in research projects related to rehabilitation of hip fractures and psycho-cognitive factors.

NC

Intern at Physiotherapy Clinic

Nice Pilates and Physiotherapy Clinic

Jan 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Gained clinical experience in physiotherapy, likely assisting with patient care and rehabilitation.

CT

Teaching Assistant

Centro Universitario do Triangulo

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 (10 months)

Assisted in teaching anatomy, neuroanatomy, and related subjects.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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McGill University

Doctor of Philosophy, Rehabilitation Science

2024 -

Doctoral studies in Rehabilitation Science focusing on mobility and virtual reality.

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McGill University

Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science

2020 - 2023

Master's thesis on dual-task walking and virtual pedestrian avoidance in individuals with traumatic brain injury.

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Centro Universitario do Triangulo

Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy

2016 - 2020

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy with a focus on neuro rehabilitation.

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Universidade Federal de Uberlandia

Bachelor of Science, Geography

2005 - 2010

Bachelor's degree in Geography with a focus on human geography.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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