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Graduate Studies in Biomechanics

Biomechanics Laboratory

Current and Ongoing Projects:

The influence of exercise training on the biomechanics of walking and sit-to-stand for those with MS. Lead Investigator: Brad Bowser. Research Team Members: Dr. Kathy Simpson, Dr. Cathy Brown, Sean O'Rourke. Funding: Soule Doctoral Fellowship

Effects of varus/valgus preoperative deformity on the biomechanics of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty individuals. Lead Investigator: Dr. Kathy J. Simpson Research Team Members: Dr. Cathy Brown, Dr. Ormonde Mahoney, Yang-Chieh Fu, Tracy Kinsey, Yang-Chieh Fu, Megan Johnson, David Kim, Morgan Lane, and Dr. Takahiko Kiyama

Static and dynamic postural stability in individuals with multiple sclerosis before, during, and after a stretching or strengthening intervention.
Lead Investigator: Dr. Cathy Brown. Research Team Members: Dr. Lesley White, Alex Orellana, Vivek Brahmbatt. Funding: College of Education Early Career Faculty Grant

The effects of a prophylactic ankle brace on lower extremity biomechanics during drop landing Lead Investigator: Dr. Kathy J. Simpson Research Team Members: Dr. Cathy Brown, Jae P. Yom, Yang-Chieh Fu, Bradley Bowser Funding: Braces supplied by ASO Corporation

Chronic ankle instability: Comparing time to stabilization and movement patterns in mechanically and functionally unstable ankles Lead investigator: Dr. Cathy Brown Research Team: Bradley Bowser, Alex Orellana Funding: UGARF New Faculty Research Grant

How does stiffness of a shock absorbing prosthetic foot influence the biomechanics of gait? Lead Investigator: Petur Sigurdsson Research Team Members: Dr. Kathy Simpson, Yang-Chieh Fu, Dr. Scott Arnett, Brad Bowser. Funding: Ossur hf