Our research focuses on elucidating the neuromechanical basis underlying impaired lower limb movement and sensorimotor recovery in persons with neurological injury. Specifically, we leverage neurostimulation (i.e., transcranial magnetic stimulation, TMS), biophysical signal processing, and engineering tools (i.e., robotics) to understand and develop methods to induce adaptive plasticity within the central nervous system to promote walking recovery. Our collaborative team draws from the fields of physical therapy, engineering and clinical neurophysiology to strengthen the our understanding of neural recovery following neurological injury. Toward this end, my lab pursues three complementary lines of inquiry: 1) characterize the interaction between the neurophysiological and biomechanical constraints governing impaired movement in persons with neuromotor disorders; 2) design and optimize patient specific rehabilitation intervention; 3) track the clinical efficacy of novel interventions.
IPHY 4540 - Biomechanics
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Applies the principles of physics and physiology to analyze the movement of humans and other animals. Assesses the mechanical properties of muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Quantitatively analyzes forces, torque, mechanical energy, power impulses and momentum associated with human movement. Students enroll in a lab, and the enrolled lab will have a designated recitation and lecture attached. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Recommended prerequisites: IPHY 3415 and calculus (MATH 1300 or MATH 1310 or APPM 1350) and statistics (IPHY 3280 or EBIO 1010 or MATH 2510 or PSYC 2111 or SOCY 2061). Same as IPHY 5540.
IPHY 4870 - Honors Thesis
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Fall 2021
An opportunity for students enrolled in the IPHY Honors program to earn academic credit for working on their thesis. Twenty-five hours of work is required for each hour of academic credit given. Consult for faculty mentor for approval. Recommended prerequisites: IPHY 3700; and IPHY 4850 (taken concurrently).
IPHY 6010 - Seminar
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Spring 2022 / Fall 2023
Presents special topics in integrative physiology. May be repeated up to 15 total credits.
IPHY 6840 - Research Project
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Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Involves a scholarly investigation of a selected topic using literature and/or experimental techniques. Advisor required. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
