2022
Education & Experience
University of Pittsburgh
PhD, Bioengineering
1997 – 2000
McGill University
M.Sc., Physics
1993 – 1995
B.Sc., Physics
1990 – 1993
Research Interests
- Balance
- Body Segment Parameters
- Gait
- Older Adult
- Sensorimotor Control of Balance and Walking
- Slips, Trips, and Falls
Research
2022
Comparing Sensory Organization Test Measures of the Bertec® Balance Advantage® CDP/IVR™ and NeuroCom® SMART EquiTest® Computerized Dynamic Posturography Systems in Young and Older Healthy Adult Populations
2021
Relationship Between Fear-Avoidance/Pain Catastrophizing and Attention Related to Gait in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain
2020
Predicting Slips during Ladder Climbing: Novel Methods for Assessing Shoe-Rung Friction
2013
Knee Kinematics during Gait Measured in Obese Individuals using High-Speed Biplane Radiography
2011
Comparative Effectiveness between Microprocessor Controlled Prosthetic Knees and Non-Microprocessor Controlled Prosthetic Knees
Publications
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
North American Congress on Biomechanics
Developing a Method for Quantifying Hand Movements in the Purdue Pegboard Task
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
International Society of Posture and Gait Research
Gait in Sensory Challenging Conditions in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Peer-Reviewed Article
2022
Sensors
Reducing Slip Risk: A Feasibility Study of Gait Training with Semi-Real-Time Feedback of Foot-Floor Contact Angle
Peer-Reviewed Article
2022
JAMA Network Open
Effect of Timing and Coordination Training on Mobility and Physical Activity Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults A Randomized Clinical Trial
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
Orthopaedic Research Society
Accuracy of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to Assess Spine Kinematics During a Sit-to-Stand Task in Individuals with Low Back Pain
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
Orthopaedic Research Society
Accuracy of Novel Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to Assess Spine Kinematics During a Sit-to-Stand Task in Individuals with Low Back Pain
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
North American Congress on Biomechanics
Step-to-step Gait Symmetry in Mild-to-Moderate Glaucoma
Peer-Reviewed Article
2021
Scientific Reports
Sensory integration abilities for balance in glaucoma, a preliminary study
Peer-Reviewed Article
2021
Experimental Brain Research
Attention and sensory integration for postural control in young adults with autism spectrum disorders
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2021
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Step-to-Step Gait Symmetry in Glaucoma
Peer-Reviewed Article
2020
Ergonomics
Impact of seated height to stature ratio on torso segment parameters
Peer-Reviewed Article
2020
Obesity Science and Practice
Development and validation of body fat prediction models in American adults
Peer-Reviewed Article
2020
Contemporary Clinical Trials
Program to improve mobility in aging (PRIMA) study: Methods and rationale of a task-oriented motor learning exercise program
Peer-Reviewed Article
2020
Applied Ergonomics
Influence of Averaging Time-Interval on Shoe-Floor-Contaminant Available Coefficient of Friction Measurements
Peer-Reviewed Article
2019
Journal of Biomechanics
Predictive regression modeling of body segment parameters using individual-based anthropometric measurements
Peer-Reviewed Article
2019
Scientific Reports
Widespread brain reorganization perturbs visuomotor coordination in early glaucoma
Peer-Reviewed Article
2019
Journal of Biomechanics
Age and body mass index associations with body segment parameters
Peer-Reviewed Article
2019
Ergonomics
Predicting slips based on the STM 603 whole-footwear tribometer under different coefficient of friction testing conditions
Peer-Reviewed Article
2018
Applied Ergonomics
Coefficient of friction testing parameters influence the prediction of human slips
Peer-Reviewed Article
2018
Journal of Biomechanics
Kinematics and Kinetics of the Shoe during Human Slips
Peer-Reviewed Article
2018
Journal of Biomechanics
Effect of Trunk Segment Boundary Definitions on Frontal Plane Segment Inertial Calculations
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2018
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
The Effects of Gender, Age Group, Weight and Height on Biomechanical Properties Related to Slipping
Peer-Reviewed Article
2017
IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors
Effects of central and peripheral vision occlusion on motor performance during hand coordination tasks
Peer-Reviewed Article
2017
Experimental Brain Research
Effects of acute peripheral/central visual field loss on standing balance
Peer-Reviewed Article
2017
Journal of Biomechanics
Arm reactions in response to an unexpected slip - Impact of aging
Peer-Reviewed Article
2016
Neuroreport
Structural and functional correlates of visual field asymmetry in the human brain by diffusion kurtosis MRI and functional MRI
Peer-Reviewed Article
2016
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Effects of slip severity on muscle activation of the trailing leg during an unexpected slip
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2015
American Society of Biomechanics
Assessment of slip-risk using portable slip simulator
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