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Scientific Aspects of Amputee Locomotion 34rd Annual Meeting: October 8-9, 2009 Ramsey Theatre, Peterson Fine Arts Building Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska |
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Meeting Slide Show Summary (12 mb pdf file) Speaker Presentation Summaries (thanks to Muriel Gilman, Ph.D, FACSM, Bemidji State University)
NACSM QUIZ BOWL QUESTIONS and ANSWERS (pdf)
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Dr. Rodger Kram studies the biomechanical determinants of the energetic cost of locomotion by humans and other animals. His interest in this topic originated (and persists) from his passion for competitive running. In high school, he ran 4:30 for the mile and measured the oxygen consumption rate of uphill walking while a student volunteer at the University of Pittsburgh Human Energy Lab. He subsequently earned his B.A. in biology from Northwestern University, his M.S. in physical education at Penn State University (emphasis in biomechanics), and his Ph.D. in organismic and evolutionary biology from Harvard University in 1991. He has made measurements on Olympic athletes, ants, beetles, cockroaches, rodents, dogs, kangaroos, llamas, alligators, giant Galapagos tortoises, horses and elephants. His papers have been published in Nature, Science, Proceedings of the Royal Society, J. Applied Physiology, J. Biomechanics, Exercise and Sports Science Reviews and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. He was the president of the American Society of Biomechanics in 2007-2008.
Dr. Kram will deliver two talks, one each day, as well as be involved in the High Tea Discussion on Thursday nigt. His talks are: #1 "The Intriguing Physiology and Biomechanics of the Paralympic Sprinter, Oscar Pistorius"
He will also lead
a discussion at the Thursday night High Tea based on the paper "The
Fastest Runner on Artificial Legs: Different Limbs, Similar Function?"
Weyand PG et al T. J Appl Physiol 107: 903–911, 2009. |
Dr. Kenton Kaufman is the W. Hall Wendel Jr Musculoskeletal Research Professor, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Director of the Biomechanics-Motion Analysis Laboratory, and Consultant in the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Physiology and Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic. He is a registered professional engineer. He has published over 140 scientific peer-reviewed papers, 35 book chapters, and holds 4 US patents and 1 international patent. Dr. Kaufman is Past President of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society and the American Society of Biomechanics. He was invited by the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics to participate in the State of the Science Conference on KAFOs for Ambulation in 2006. He is currently conducting research on the function of a stance control orthosis, comparison of microprocessor-controlled knees, the effects of aerobic exercise for patients with early onset osteoarthritis, development of a microsensor to measure muscle force, and other research with a focus to improve health and mobility. Dr. Kaufman will deliver two talks, one each day as well as be involved in the High Tea Discussion on Thursday night after dinner. His talks are: #1. Functional
Outcome Comparison of Microprocessor-controlled vs. Mechanical Prosthetic
Knees #2 Stance Control Knee Brace: Design and Development He will also lead
a discussion at the Thursday night High Tea based on the paper "Energy
Expenditure and Activity of Transfemoral |
