2021
Anna Bailes
Year Graduated: 2025
After HMBL
Stanford University
Education & Experience
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering
Thesis: These Backs are Made for Walking: Pain-Related Psychological Factors and Gait in People with Chronic Low Back Pain
2025
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2021
Washington University
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
2017
Research Interests
- Chronic Pain
- Gait Analysis
- Wearable Sensors
Research
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Article
2025
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Journal
Associations Between Fear-Avoidance or Pain Catastrophizing and Gait Quality in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2025
American Physical Therapy Association
Associations between fear-avoidance/pain catastrophizing and gait in individuals with chronic low back pain: cross sectional study
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
Orthopaedic Research Society | Philadelphia Spine Research Society
Fear avoidance/pain catastrophizing and attention-gait interference in individuals with chronic low back pain: a preliminary analysis
Peer-Reviewed Article
2024
Sensors
Assessing the Reliability and Validity of Inertial Measurement Units to Measure Three-Dimensional Spine and Hip Kinematics During Clinical Movement Tasks
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
American Society of Biomechanics
Assessing the contributions of pain and pain-related psychological factors on gait quality in chronic low back pain
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
American Society of Biomechanics
Visual Impairments and Risk Factors Related to Neck Musculoskeletal Disorders
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
University of Pittsburgh Bioengineering Day
Visual impairments and risk factors related to neck musculoskeletal disorders
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
NIH HEAL Initiative
Preliminary Assessment of Lumbopelvic Rhythm in Participants with and Without Chronic Low-Back Pain
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
NIH HEAL Initiative
Disentangling the roles of pain and pain-related psychological factors in gait for chronic low back pain: a preliminary study
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
Back Pain Consortium
Disentangling the roles of pain and pain-related psychological factors in gait for chronic low back pain: a preliminary study
Peer-Reviewed Article
2023
Journal of Biomechanics
Functional range of motion of the cervical spine in cervical fusion patients during activities of daily living
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
Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain Show Decreased Gait Asymmetry Despite Intact Gait Speed
Peer-Reviewed Article
2021
Experimental Brain Research
Attention and sensory integration for postural control in young adults with autism spectrum disorders
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