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The focus of the seminar series is to call for experts related to academia and research in the areas related to biomechanics, variability, motor disorders, physical therapy, and related studies.

This week's Seminar features presentations from students on Dr. Aaron Likens research team. 

 

Presenter: Kolby Brink

Presentation Title: “Nonlinear Analyses Utility in Military Research”

Presentation Abstract: This presentation explores the application of nonlinear analyses, including Recurrence Quantification Analysis, Detrended Fluctuation Analysis, and Sample Entropy, to military research. Our work demonstrates how these methods provide critical insights into soldier fatigue, injury prediction, and movement stability under load, highlighting their potential to enhance military readiness and operational effectiveness.

 

Presenter: Marilena Kalaitzi Manifrenti

Presentation Title: “Unlocking Adaptive Motor Strategies with Pink Noise Movement in Complex and Perturbed Tasks”

Presentation Abstract: Repetitive motor tasks, like gait, exhibit variability in every performance repetition. This variability can be manipulated with special metronomes. In this talk, I examine how pink noise variability, typical in healthy young adults, enables a broader exploration of motor strategies during complex coordination tasks and fosters resilient responses to perturbations. 

 

Presenter: Mehrnoush Haghighatnejad

Presentation Title: “Joint Coordination Predicts Stride Variability in Human Walking”

Presentation Abstract: Walking requires coordination between the upper and lower limbs to maintain stability and efficiency. This study synthesizes a novel application of nonlinear analysis with structural equation modeling to examine how the coordination of variability across individual limbs determines gait patterns in a large sample of healthy adults.

 

Presenter: Tyler Wiles

Presentation Title: “From Surfing to Blindfolded Walking: Building a Research Program Around Variability”

Presentation Abstract: Individuals naturally perform tasks with subtle variations, influenced by personal preferences and behaviors. These unique behavioral patterns can provide valuable insights into identifying individuals or altering walking patterns to affect environmental perception. Moreover, individual preferences and anthropometric differences play a crucial role in wetsuit design and thermoregulation, tailoring performance and comfort to specific needs.

 

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