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Research in the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory focuses on how the human nervous and musculoskeletal systems interact to produce coordinated movement. Studies span the ranges from basic to applied and from experimental to theoretical. Specific projects include: |
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Pneumatically powered lower limb exoskeletons Computer and robot simulations of neuromechanical systems Rehabilitation strategies for improving walking ability after neurological injury EEG for functional brain imaging during human locomotion
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CURRENT FUNDING: CAREER: Biomechanics and Energetics of Human Locomotion with Powered Exoskeletons National Science Foundation (BES-0347479) 04/01/04 – 03/30/09 The aim is to determine if powered lower limb exoskeletons can reduce the metabolic cost of human walking.
Robotic Orthoses for Gait Rehabilitation National Institutes of Health (R21 NS062119) The aim is to determine if individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury improve their energetics, biomechanics, and neural control from practice walking with powered ankle-foot orthoses.
Self-Assisted Neurological Rehabilitation Nastional Institutes of Health (F31 NS056504) 06/09/06 – 06/08/09 The aim is to determine if using the upper limbs to assist the lower limbs during recumbent stepping will improve lower limb neuromuscular recruitment, motor learning, and motor performance in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Upper Limb Control of Robotic Lower Limb Assistance During Walking National Institutes of Health (F32 HD055010) 07/09/07– 07/08/09 The aim is to determine if the upper limbs can be used to control robotic lower limb assistance for gait rehabilitation.
Effects of Physical Assistance on Walking Balance National Institutes of Health (F31 HD056588) 06/01/07– 05/30/09 The aim is to determine how physical assistance affects motor learning of walking balance.
Symmetry-Based Resistance for Stroke Rehabilitation American Heart Association 09/01/07– 08/31/09 The aim is to determine symmetry-based resistance control of lower limb exercise can improve functional ability in post-stroke subjects.
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