Dr. Gregory M. Gutierrez received his doctorate in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences from the University of Delaware in 2008, following completion of his Master's degree in Biomechanics in 2005 and Baccalaureate degree in Exercise Physiology in 2002; both from the University of Florida. He is a biomechanist who examines the manner in which humans control dynamic joint stability during functional activities. Primarily, his research focuses on neuromuscular control mechanisms in individuals with ankle instability; specifically aiming to identify the cause of an ankle "giving way" and whether these deficits are centrally or peripherally derived. He uses a combination of motion analysis, ground reaction force recordings, muscle activation patterns, and a variety of other tools, during normal and perturbed movements to investigate these mechanisms. His other research interests include: the transition from shod to barefoot running, rehabilitation robotics, and neurocogntive function.
