
Experts
Jill Higginson

Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Director
Institute for Engineering Driven Health
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Areas of Expertise
- Investigates the causes of problems with walking experienced by stroke patients.
- Research analyzes whether gait (walking) problems are muscle-related or caused by interference in signals sent from the brain.
- Also researches the mechanisms of osteoarthritis, particularly the wearing down of cartilage in the knee.
- Can speak about musculoskeletal biomechanics and simulation of human movement.
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Contact Information
302-831-6622
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