We use three-dimensional kinematics and forces, electromyography, and calorimetry to characterize the dynamics of movement and identify new ways to optimize human performance and prevent injury, such as gait retraining through haptic feedback.

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• Uhlrich, S.D., Silder, A., Beaupre, G.S., Shull, P.B., Delp, S.L. Subject-specific toe-in or toe-out gait modifications reduce the larger knee adduction moment peak more than a non-personalized approach. Journal of Biomechanics 66, 103–110, January 3, 2018. Epub 2017 Download PDF file

• Thompson, J.A., Tran, A.A., Gatewood, C.T., Shultz, R., Silder, A., Delp, S.L., Dragoo, J.L.  Biomechanical Effects of an Injury Prevention Program in Preadolescent Female Soccer Athletes.  Am J Sports Med. 2017 Feb;45(2):294-301. doi: 10.1177/0363546516669326. Epub 2016 Oct 29. Download PDF.

• Thompson-Kolesar, J.A., Gatewood, C.T., Tran, A.A., Silder, A., Shultz, R., Delp, S.L., Dragoo, J.L.  Age Influences Biomechanics Changes After Participation in an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Program.  Am J Sports Med. 2018 doi.org/10.1177/0363546517744313. Epub 2017 Dec 27. Download PDF.

• Silder, A., Besier, T., Delp, S.L. Running with a load increases leg stiffness. Journal of Biomechanics, 48 (6) Download PDF Document

• Yong, J.R., Silder, A., Delp, S.L. Differences in muscle activity between natural forefoot and rearfoot strikers during running. Journal of Biomechanics, vol 47, pp 3593-3597. Download PDF Document

• Shull, P.B., Silder, A., Shultz, R., Dragoo, J.L., Besier, T.F., Delp, S.L., Cutkosky, M.R. Six-week gait retraining program reduces knee adduction moment, reduces pain, and improves function for individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, vol 31, pp 1020-1025. Download PDF Document

• Shull, P.B., Shultz, R., Silder, A., Dragoo, J.L., Besier, T.F., Cutkosky, M.R., Delp, S.L. Toe-in gait reduces the first peak knee adduction moment in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Biomechanics, vol 46, pp 122-128. Download PDF Document

• Silder, A., Besier, T., Delp, S.L. Predicting the metabolic cost of incline walking from muscle activity and walking mechanics. Journal of Biomechanics, vol 45, pp 1942-49. Download PDF Document

• Besier, T.F., Fredericson, M., Gold, G.E., Beaupre, G.S., Delp, S.L. Knee muscle forces during walking and running in patellofemoral pain patients and pain-free controls. Journal of Biomechanics, vol 42, pp 898-905. Download PDF Document