Biomechanics
Biomechanics focuses on the application of engineering principles to the musculoskeletal system and other connective tissues. Research in this area addresses rehabilitation engineering, computer-assisted surgery and medical robotics, patient-specific biomechanical modeling, intelligent prosthetics and implants, and bioinstrumentation.
Faculty in Biomechanics
Joel Bach
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Research Group: Ability Research and Design Group
- Assistive technology design
- Rehabilitation engineering
- Medical device design
- Instrumentation and sensor development
- Injury prevention and repair
- Analysis of normal and pathologic biomechanics
- Director, Human Centered Design Studio
Anthony Petrella
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Research Group: Computational Biomechanics Group
- Computational biomechanics
- Experimental study of the musculoskeletal system, specifically spine, hip and knee mechanics
- Application of advanced nonlinear finite element analysis methods along with subject-specific anatomy and statistical techniques to simulate spinal function
- Director: FEA Pro Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
Anne Silverman
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Research Group: Functional Biomechanics Laboratory
- Muscular compensations resulting from the use of prosthetic and assistive devices
- Balance regulation during dynamic tasks
- Musculoskeletal modeling analyses to predict optimal treatment interventions
- Therapy and treatment effects on movement performance in children with cerebral palsy
- Relationships between whole-body movement and the development of long-term secondary conditions
Research Centers and Groups in Biomechanics
