2020
Julie Rekant
Year Graduated: 2023
After HMBL
Postdoctoral Fellow, Baltimore VA
Education & Experience
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering
Thesis: The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Movement Quality in Aging Adults with Obesity
2023
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
2018
Research
2020
Biomechanics of Movement and Markers of Musculoskeletal Impairment in Adults with Obesity and Different Levels of Physical Activity
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Article
2024
Sensors
Obesity-Specific Considerations for Assessing Gait with Inertial Measurement Unit-Based vs. Optokinetic Motion Capture
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2023
Association for Clinical and Translational Science
Weekly Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity is Associated with Movement Quality in Overweight and Obese Older Adults
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2023
American Society of Biomechanics
Fatigability and Physical Activity Level in Middle-Aged Adults with Obesity
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2023
American College of Sports Medicine
Patterns in Muscle Oxygenation Response to a Plantarflexion Fatigability Task in Middle-Aged Adults with Obesity
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2023
International Society of Posture and Gait Research
Higher Physical Activity Level is Associated with Smaller Ground Reaction Forces During Gait in Middle-Aged Adults with Obesity
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
UPMC Aging Institute
Assessing Balance Differences Among Physically Active and Inactive Adults with Obesity
Peer-Reviewed Article
2022
Measurement
Validation of Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Motion Capture with a Single Calibration File for Assessing Gait in Healthy Young Adults
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
North American Congress on Biomechanics
Validation of Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Motion Capture for Assessing Kinematics of Gait in Adults with Obesity
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
International Society of Posture and Gait Research
Assessment of Balance Performance Differences Among Physically Active and Inactive Adults with Obesity
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2022
National Occupational Injury Research Symposium
The Relationship Between Weight Shifts, Discomfort and Seated Breaks during Standing
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2021
American Society of Biomechanics
Validation of Body-worn Inertial Measurement Units for Assessing Gait
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2020
American Society of Biomechanics
Comparison of Portable to Laboratory-based Near Infrared Spectroscopy Sensors for Assessing Muscle Health During Exercise
Peer-Reviewed Article
2019
IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors
A Novel Method of Analysis for Prolonged-Standing Data: Accounting for Joint and Muscle Discomfort
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