• Treating athletes of all levels (recreational to Olympic and professional) with sports injuries - especially related to running - since 2009.

• Teaching to healthcare professionals in Canada, USA, France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand & Japan since 2011 (over 150 courses in total). Topics: Prevention and Treatment of Running Injuries, Diagnosis and Treatment of lower limb injuries.

• Teaching to physiotherapy students and medical students since 2013. Mainly at the University of British Columbia & Université Laval, but also at the University of Ottawa, the University of Western Ontario and Universities in Belgium, France, Colombia & Japan.

• Lecturing at provincial, national and international conferences related to physiotherapy and medicine: 82 lectures (59 invited, 7 keynotes).

• Publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals: 66 articles, including 23 as first author (see list below).

66. Nguyen AP, Esculier JF, Dubois B, Van Cant J, Roy-Baillargeon O, Hébert-Losier K, Francisco B, Hingrand C, Delaunay JL, Mauvieux B, Pairot de Fontenay B. Running kinematics, spatiotemporal variation and lower limb strength at different stages of a 156-km ultra-trail race. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2026;66:161-9. DOI: 10.23736/S0022-4707.25.17009-6

65. Matricon L, Poignard M, Esculier JF, Dubois B, Frery P, Ruffault A, Edouard P. Evaluation of sociocognitive determinants in the use of ice in sports traumatology: cross-sectional observational study on 540 athletes. Journal de Traumatologie du Sport. IN PRESS.

64. Alexander JLN, Ezzat AM, Culvenor AG, De Oliveira Silva D, Haberfield M, Esculier JF, Barton CJ. (2025). 'The right advice': a qualitative study examining enablers and barriers to recreational running and beliefs about knee health following knee surgery. British Journal of Sports Medicine. IN PRESS.

63. Hébert-Losier K, Pfister A, Finlayson SJ, Esculier JF, Lamb P, Beaven CM. Are super shoes a super placebo? A randomised crossover trial in female recreational runners. Footwear Science. 17(2):79-88.

62. Fife A, Ramsey C, Esculier JF, Hébert-Losier K. (2024). How do runners choose their shoes? An in-store experience. Footwear Science. 16(3):191-199.

61. Dubé MO, Langevin P, Massé-Alarie H, Esculier JF, Roy JS. (2024). Do patients’ preferences and expectations match clinical guidelines? A survey of individuals seeking primary care for a musculoskeletal disorder. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 74:103195.

60. Besomi M, Hunt MA, De Oliveira Silva D, Passigli S, Rathleff MS, Van Middelkoop M, Barton C, Callaghan MJ, Harkey MS, Hoens AM, Krowchuk NM, Teoli A, Vicenzino B, Willy RW, Esculier JF. (2024). An online evidence-based educational module about running and knee health is deemed useful and can effectively change perceptions. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Open. 2(3):246-255.

59. Ndateba I, Wong ST, Esculier JF, Gibbs A, Gourd S, Hoens AM, Ezzat AM. (2024). Physiotherapist and patient experiences of team-based primary care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Physiotherapy Canada.76(1).

58. Esculier JF, Lalande JF, Lauzier A, Dubois B. (2024). Return to running after knee arthroplasty: a case report. Physiotherapy Canada. 76(2):175-180.

57. Hébert-Losier K, Knighton H, Finlayson S, Dubois B, Esculier JF, Beaven C. (2024). Biomechanics and subjective measures of recreational male runners in three shoes running outdoors: A randomised crossover study. Footwear Science. 16(1):13-23.

56. Bachand R, Bazett-Jones D, Esculier JF, Fox C, Norte GE, Garcia MC. (2024). The dogma of running injuries: perceptions of adolescent and adult runners. Journal of Athletic Training. 59(9):955-961.

55. de Souza Junior JR, Reis Rabelo PH, Vilela Lemos T, Esculier JF, Barbosa GMP, Matheus JPC. (2023). Effects of two gait retraining programs on pain, function and lower limb kinematics in runners with patellofemoral pain: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 19(1):e0295645.

54. Lavigne A, Chicoine D, Esculier JF, Desmeules F, Frémont P, Dubois B. (2023). The Role of Footwear, Foot Orthosis, and Training-Related Strategies in the Prevention of Bone Stress Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Exercise Science. 16(3) :721-743.

53. Frery P, Ruffault A, Esculier JF, Poignard M, Prince C, Dubois B, Edouard P. (2023). Use of intense cold by sports trauma patients: Online survey of 696 athletes. Journal de Traumatologie du Sport. 40(1):21-26.

52. Fife A, Ramsey C, Esculier JF, Hébert-Losier K. (2023). How do road runners select their shoes? A systematic review. Footwear Science. 15(2):103-112.

51. Esculier JF, Bouyer LJ, Roy JS. (2023). Running gait modifications can lead to immediate reductions in patellofemoral pain. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 4:1048655.

50. Esculier JF, Barton C. (2022). Recreational running is not bad for healthy people's joints - it is time to study the safety of running in people with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 31(2):135-137.

49. Nguyen AP, Gillain L, Delieux L, Detrembleur C, Mahaudens P, Esculier JF. (2022). Opinions about running shoes in runners and non-runners. Footwear Science. 15(1):43-54.

48. Esculier JF, Besomi M, De Oliveira Silva D, Passigli S, Rathleff MS, Van Middelkoop M, Barton C, Callaghan MJ, Harkey MS, Hoens AM, Krowchuk NM, Teoli A, Vicenzino B, Willy RW, Hunt MA. (2022) Do the general public and healthcare professionals think running is bad for the knees? A cross-sectional international multi-language online survey. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 10(9):23259671221124141.

47. Khan MCM, O'Donovan J, Charlton JM, Roy JS, Hunt MA, Esculier JF. (2022). Authors' Reply to Dahmen et al.: "The Influence of Running on Lower Limb Cartilage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". Sports Medicine. 52(12):3067-3068.

46. Esculier JF, Charlton JM, Krowchuk NM, De Pieri J, Hunt MA. (2022). Immediate effects of manipulating footwear or cadence on the lower limb biomechanics of female Masters runners. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 38(5):312-319.

45. Mauvieux B, Hingrand C, Drigny J, Hodzic A, Baron P, Hurdiel R, Jouffroy R, Vauthier JC, Pessiglione M, Wiehler A, Degache F, Pavailler S, Heyman E, Plard M, Dubois B, Esculier JF, Nguyen AP, Van Cant J, Roy Baillargeon O, Pairot de Fontenay B, Delaunay PL, Besnard S. (2022). Study of the kinetics of the determinants of performance during a mountain ultra marathon: Multidisciplinary protocol of the first Trail Scientifique de Clécy 2021. JMIR Research Protocols. 11(6):e38027.

44. Hébert-Losier K, Finlayson SJ, Lamb PF, Driller MW, Hanzlikova I, Dubois B, Esculier JF, Beaven CM. (2022). Kinematics of recreational male runners in ‘super’, minimalist, and habitual shoes. Journal of Sport Sciences. 40(13):1426-1435.

43. Ezzat AM, Esculier JF, Lord Ferguson S, Napier C, Wong ST. (2022). Canadian physiotherapists integrate virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physiotherapy Canada. 75(2):134-145.

42. Vicenzino BT, Rathleff MS, Holden S, Maclachlan L, Smith BE, de Oliveira Silva D, van Middelkoop M, Patellofemoral Pain and Psychology Consensus Group. (2022). Developing Clinical and Research Priorities for Pain and Psychological Features in People With Patellofemoral Pain: An International Consensus Process With Health Care Professionals. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 52(1):29-39.

41. Fredette A, Roy JS, Perreault K, Dupuis F, Napier C, Esculier JF. (2022). The association between running injuries and training parameters: A systematic review. Journal of Athletic Training. 57(7):650-671.

40. Khan MCM, O'Donovan J, Charlton JM, Roy JS, Hunt MA, Esculier JF. (2022). The Influence of Running on Lower Limb Cartilage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 52(1):55-74.

39. de Souza Júnior JR, Rabelo PHR, Lemos TV, Esculier JF, Carto JPDS, Matheus JPC. (2021). Effects of gait retraining with focus on impact versus gait retraining with focus on cadence on pain, function and lower limb kinematics in runners with patellofemoral pain: Protocol of a randomized, blinded, parallel group trial with 6-month follow-up. PLoS One. 16(5):e0250965.

38. Maselli F, Esculier JF, Storari L, Mourad F, Rossettini G, Barbari V, Pennella D, Cataldi F, Viceconti A, Geri T, Testa M. (2021). Low back pain among Italian runners: A cross-sectional survey. Physical Therapy in Sport. 48:136-145.

37. Fredette A, Roy JS, Esculier JF, Perreault K. (2021). Most Military Runners Report Recent Changes in Running Parameters Prior to Lower Limb Injury Onset. Military Medicine. 186(11-12):e1140-e1148.

36. Charlton JM, Esculier JF, Kobsar D, Thatcher D, Hunt MA. (2020). Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is associated with worse but stable quality of life and physical function regardless of the compartmental involvement: Data from the OAI. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage Open. 100117.

35. Hébert-Losier K, Finlayson SJ, Driller M, Dubois B, Esculier JF, Beaven CM. (2021). Metabolic and performance responses of male runners wearing three footwear: Nike Vaporfly 4%, racing flats, and own shoes. Journal of Sport and Health Science. S2095-2546(20)30163-0.

34. Esculier JF, Maggs K, Maggs E, Dubois B. (2020). A contemporary approach to patellofemoral pain in runners. Journal of Athletic Training. 55(12):1206–1214.

33. Dhillon GK, Hunt MA, Reid, AL, Esculier JF. (2020). What are the perceptions of runners and healthcare professionals on footwear and running injury risk? BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 6(1):e000767.

32. Graffos A, Mohtajeb M, Mony M, Esculier JF, Cibere J, Wilson D, Zhang C, Zakani S, Hunt MA. (2020). Biomechanics during cross-body lunging in individuals with and without painful cam and/or pincer morphology. Clinical Biomechanics. 76:105030.

31. Van Cant J, Dawe-Coz A, Aoun E, Esculier JF. (2020). Quadriceps strengthening with blood flow restriction for the rehabilitation of patients with knee conditions: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 33(4):529-544.

30. Kobsar D, Charlton JM, Tse C, Esculier JF, Graffos A, Krowchuk NM, Thatcher D, Hunt MA. (2020). Validity and Reliability of Wearable Inertial Sensors in Healthy Adult Walking: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 17(1):62.

29. Pairot de Fontenay B, Roy JS, Dubois B, Bouyer L, Esculier JF. (2020). Validating commercial wearable sensors for running gait parameters estimation. IEEE Sensors Journal. 20(14):7783-7791.

28. Hunt MA, Charlton JM, Esculier JF. (2020). Osteoarthritis year in review 2019: mechanics. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 28(3):267-274.

27. Voight M, Esculier JF. (2019) Abstracts from the 3rd World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 14(6):1-28.

26. Dubois B, Esculier JF. (2019). Soft tissue injuries simply need PEACE & LOVE. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 54(2):72-73.

25. Esculier JF, Jarrett M, Krowchuk NM, Rauscher A, Wiggermann V, Taunton JE, Wilson D, Gatti A, Hunt MA. (2019). Cartilage recovery in runners with and without knee osteoarthritis: A pilot study. The Knee. 26(5):1049-1057.

24. Hollman H, Ezzat A, Esculier JF, Gustafson P, Scott A. (2019). Effects of tailored advice on injury prevention knowledge and behaviours in runners: secondary analysis from a randomised controlled trial. Physical Therapy in Sport. 37:164-170.

23. Esculier JF, Barton CJ, Whiteley R, Napier C. (2018). Involving clinicians in sports medicine and physiotherapy research – “Design thinking” to help bridge gaps between practice and evidence. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52(24):1550-1551.

22. Esculier JF, Krowchuk NM, Li LC, Taunton JE, Hunt MA. (2018). What are the perceptions about running and knee joint health among the public and healthcare practitioners in Canada? PLoS One. 13(10):e0204872.

21. Esculier JF, Dubois B, Roy JS. (2018). Response to: ‘Optimising the efficacy of gait retraining’. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 53(9):530-531.

20. Esculier JF, Silvini T, Bouyer LJ, Roy JS. (2018). Video-based assessment of foot strike pattern and step rate is valid and reliable in runners with patellofemoral pain. Physical Therapy in Sport. 29:108-112.

19. Barton CJ, Esculier JF. (2018). Letter to the Editor: No evidence exists to support manual therapy in physical therapy practice for patellofemoral pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 48(7):598-599.

18. Pairot de Fontenay B, Esculier JF, Bouyer LB, Roy JS. (2018). Hip kinematics during functional tasks in females with patellofemoral pain: Modification following rehabilitation and correlation with clinical improvement. Physical Therapy in Sport. 32:7-14.

17. Esculier JF, Bouyer LJ, Dubois B, Frémont P, Moore L, McFadyen BJ, Roy JS. (2018). Is combining gait retraining or an exercise programme with education better than education alone in treating runners with patellofemoral pain? A randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52(10):659-666.

16. Esculier JF, Bouyer LJ, Dubois B, Leblond J, Brisson M, Chau L, Roy JS. (2018). Predictors of clinical success in runners with patellofemoral pain: secondary analyses of a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 21(8):777-782.

15. Esculier JF, Willy RW, Baggaley M, Meardon SA, Willson JD. (2017). Sex-specific kinetic and kinematic indicators of medial tibiofemoral force during walking and running. The Knee. 24(6):1317-1325.

14. Napier C, Esculier JF, Hunt MA. (2017). Gait retraining: out of the lab and onto the streets with the benefit of wearables. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 51(23):1642-1643.

13. Esculier JF, Dubois B, Bouyer LJ, McFadyen BJ, Roy JS. (2017). Footwear characteristics are related to running mechanics in runners with patellofemoral pain. Gait & Posture. 6(54):144-147.

12. Esculier JF, Bouyer LJ, Dubois B, Frémont P, Moore L, McFadyen BJ, Roy JS. (2017). Infographic: treating runners with patellofemoral pain: appropriate education is key. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52(13):824-825.

11. Esculier JF, Bouyer LJ, Frémont P, Moore L, Roy JS. (2016). Effects of rehabilitation approaches for runners with patellofemoral pain: Protocol of a randomised clinical trial addressing specific underlying mechanisms. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 17(1):5.

10. Crossley KM, Stefanik JJ, Selfe J, Collins NJ, Davis IS, Powers CM, McConnell J, Vicenzino B, Bazett-Jones DM, Esculier JF, Morrissey D, Callaghan MJ. (2016). 2016 Patellofemoral pain consensus statement from the 4th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester. Part 1: Terminology, definitions, clinical examination, natural history, patellofemoral osteoarthritis and patient-reported outcome measures. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 50(14):839-843.

9. Esculier JF, Roy JS, Bouyer LJ. (2016). The effects of a multimodal rehabilitation program on symptoms and ground reaction forces in runners with patellofemoral pain. Journal Sport Rehabilitation. 25(1):23-30.

8. Esculier JF, Dubois B, Dionne CE, Leblond J, Roy JS. (2015). A consensus definition and rating scale for minimalist shoes. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 8:42.

7. Esculier JF, Roy JS, Bouyer LJ. (2015). Lower limb control and strength in runners with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome. Gait & Posture. 41(3):813-819.

6. Dubois B, Esculier JF, Moore L, Richards C, Frémont P. (2015). Effects of minimalist and traditional running shoes on injury rates: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Footwear Science. 7(3):159-164.

5. Esculier JF, Vaudrin J, Tremblay LE. (2014). Corticomotor excitability in Parkinson's disease during observation, imagery and imitation of action: effects of rehabilitation using Wii Fit and comparison to healthy controls. Journal of Parkinson's disease. 4(1):67-75.

4. Roy JS, Esculier JF, Maltais DB. (2013). Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the French version of the Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living Scale. Clinical Rehabilitation. 28(6):614-623.

3. Esculier JF, Roy JS, Bouyer LJ. (2013). Psychometric evidence of self-reported questionnaires for patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation. 35(26):2181-2190.

2. Esculier JF, Vaudrin J, Bériault P, Gagnon K, Tremblay LE. (2012). Home-based balance training programme using Wii Fit with balance board for Parkinsons's disease: a pilot study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 44(2):144-150.

1. Roy JS, Esculier JF. (2011). Psychometric evidence for clinical outcome measures assessing shoulder disorders. Physical Therapy Reviews. 16(5):331-346.