My research focuses on the biomechanics and control of locomotion and development of movement health sensing technologies. I aim to apply this knowledge toward rehabilitation strategies for improved balance and mobility with aging. I am interested in questions like: Why does balance ability worsen with age? How can we reduce the risk of falls in older adults while allowing them to stay active? To address these questions, I use virtual reality and force fields to perturb subjects and assess walking function. I am also developing and testing next generation muscle health, metabolic cost, and balance measurement systems for diagnosing the multifactorial causes of age-associated mobility decline.
