We develop musculoskeletal models and simulations to evaluate the effects of abnormal gait mechanics on muscle function and joint loading. Here are a few recent examples.
An improved musculoskeletal model of the knee for resolving medial-lateral tibiofemoral contact forces:
![](https://www2.nau.edu/bio-mech/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-06-at-7.08.14-PM-1024x574.png)
The paper describing the model and validation can be found here.
Subject-specific modeling to evaluate the effects of pediatric obesity on medial knee joint loading:
![](https://www2.nau.edu/bio-mech/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-06-at-7.09.02-PM.png)
The creation of a sheep hind limb musculoskeletal model from experimental measurements:
![](https://www2.nau.edu/bio-mech/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-06-at-7.09.45-PM.png)
The paper describing the model and validation can be found here.