Understanding the neuromechanical basis of human locomotor agility.
Agility, the ability to make rapid, precise and controlled transitions between movement patterns, is a critical component of walking and everyday mobility. Neurological injuries, such as stroke or spinal cord injury, often impair this skill, limiting independence and quality of life.
The Human Agility Lab investigates the neuromechanical principles that underlie human locomotor agility. By combining biomechanics, neuroscience and engineering methodologies, we aim to:
- Quantify and improve the assessment of stability and maneuverability during walking.
- Develop innovative interventions to enhance human agility and support rehabilitation.
- Translate fundamental research into strategies that restore mobility for individuals with neurological impairments.
Our ultimate goal is to help people move with confidence, control and efficiency, enabling safer, more effective walking in daily life.
Principal Investigator
Keith Gordon, PhD
Director of the Human Agility Laboratory
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
and Human Movement Sciences
Research Scientist, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
