There are a number of research projects that are presently ongoing in 
the Biomechanics Research Laboratories.  We are presently recruiting 
subjects for the following:

		Preventing trip-related falls by older adults
				The long-term objective of our work is to reduce the premature death and disability due to fall-related injuries 
		to older adults. This three year randomized prospective study will determine the effectiveness of a novel 
		exercise-based fall-prevention intervention to reduce falls by older women. The basis of the fall-prevention 
		intervention is task-specific training focused on improving performance of compensatory stepping responses (CSR). 
		The intervention specifically improves CSR necessary to avoid falling following postural disturbances that 
		simulates a trip. We hypothesize that women who participate in the CSR intervention will have significantly 
		fewer falls and injuries. 

		Preventing trip-related falls by people with lower extremity amputation

		Manual Wheelchair Users Exercise Biomechanics

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