Dr. Pouya Amiri

Biography

Pouya Amiri is an Assistant Professor at the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies. He focuses on biomechanics and neuromechanics, particularly how to understand the underlying causes of movement impairment and develop strategies to prevent illness and optimize health and physical performance. His research combines computational musculoskeletal models, medical imaging, and functional experiments to quantify muscle and joint forces. This research aims to create subject-specific interventions, such as personalized surgeries and rehabilitation technologies like gait training devices. He is particularly interested in the biomechanical adaptations due to lower limb amputation, knee osteoarthritis mechanics, and human balance control for fall prevention in the elderly. His recent studies involve developing predictive musculoskeletal models, using functional electrical stimulation to reduce knee articular loading, and identifying the roles of sensory systems in balance control.

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