Agility is the ability to make rapid, purposeful and controlled transitions between movement patterns.
Agility, a fundamental walking skill, is often compromised following neurological impairment.
Our research aims to understand the neuromechanical basis of human locomotor agility and to apply this knowledge to advance gait rehabilitation. Specifically, we are working to:
1) Improve the characterization and assessment of locomotor Stability and Maneuverability.
2) Develop novel interventions to optimize Human Agility
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Students, post docs, physical therapists and community volunteers wanted!
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Participate in Research!
Improving Walking Balance in People Post-Stroke
A study sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs to study a testing a new physical therapy tool designed to enhance walking balance of people post-stroke. We are currently recruiting Veterans who have had a stroke and are able to walk independently.
Recruitment_Flyer_VA_SPiRE_Stroke_Balance.pdf
Goal-Directed Walking Balance Study
A walking study investigating how people resist perturbations and maintain balance as they try to step to a target.