Department of Physical Therapy Movement Analysis Laboratory
Our mission is to conduct high-quality innovative research to improve patient care, health, and quality of life. We are specifically interested in examining the physiological and biomechanical underpinnings of movement impairments with the intention of developing new and effective treatments to advance physical therapy practice.
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Team Members
- Frank DiLiberto PT, PhD - Director
- Maxine Olson MS - Engineer, Manager
- Ying Fang PhD - Faculty Researcher
DPT Student Lab Assistants
Areas of Interest
- Balance and mobility of people with diabetes mellitus
- Ankle joint proprioception
- Physical function of people following total ankle arthroplasty
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- Neurorehabilitation for individuals with gait deficits
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- Enhance balance and prevent falls in older adults
Student Projects
- Foot strength testing studies led by Dr. Karen Stevens.
- Stevens K, Adams L, De La Rosa J, Fletcher A, Li C, Payant N, Shareef I, Siebert H, Olson M. Differences in Ground Reaction Forces in Sit and Standing during a Foot Strength Test. Poster Presentation. American Society of Biomechanics; ASB 2024. Madison, WI; August 2024.
- Stevens K, DiLiberto FE, Winiger K. Foot and Ankle Curricular Guidelines: How are we doing? Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association; Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 2024.
- Stevens K, Brinkerhoff M, Cravens J, Gross B, Kadushin I, Parek M, Stankoskey S, Varnas A, Turrentine N. Muscle Activation in Healthy Adults During a Foot Strength Test in Sitting and Standing.
Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association; Combined Section Meeting. Orlando, FL (virtual); February 2021.