Musculoskeletal Injury Biomechanics Laboratory
Faculty
Dr. Cobb is interested in the pathoetiological factors and abnormal gait mechanics associated with the precipitating traumas, chronic ankle instability and ankle fracture, that lead to the development and progression of posttraumatic ankle and foot osteoarthritis.
Dr. O’Connor’s primary research focus is on the biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury. The effects of fatigue may be central to understanding overuse running injuries, such as anterior knee pain and traumatic injuries, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.
Students
Alumni

PhD Health Sciences, 2016
MS Kinesiology, 2013
Advisor: Kristian O’Connor
Postdoctoral Fellow
Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary

PhD Health Sciences, 2015
MS Kinesiology, 2011
Advisor: Stephen C. Cobb
Assistant Professor
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

BS Athletic Training, 2013
Advisor: Jennifer Earl-Boehm
Athletic Trainer, University School of Milwaukee
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Milwaukee, WI

PhD Health Sciences, 2010
Advisor: Kristian O’Connor
Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
University of Tennessee
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
University of Tennessee

BS Athletic Training, 2004
Advisor: Jennifer Earl-Boehm
Assistant Professor, Clinical Education Coordinator,
Athletic Trainer
Concordia University
Mequon, WI
Athletic Trainer
Concordia University
Mequon, WI
Neuromuscular Control Laboratory
Faculty
Dr. Keenan’s work is dedicated to understanding the interplay between motor function, physical activity and health. Experimental procedures used in the laboratory include high-density surface EMG arrays (up to 256 EMG recordings), long-term (>6 hrs) EMG recordings, indwelling EMG recordings, force sensors, motion capture and computational modeling.
Students
Alumni
Human Motor Behavior Laboratory
Faculty
In his research, Dr. Wang attempts to delineate the neural mechanisms that underlie hemispheric lateralization for motor control and learning, which involves the issues of handedness, motor memory, and adaptation to novel sensorimotor conditions. He is also interested in investigating research topics that deal with neurorehabilitation, aging, concussion and neuromotor disorders.
Students
Alumni

Shancheng Bao
PhD Kinesiology, 2019
Postdoctoral research fellow
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University

Grant Tays
MS Kinesiology, 2019
BS Kinesiology, 2017
PhD student
University of Florida, Gainesville
University of Florida, Gainesville

Katie Marek
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2016
BS Kinesiology, 2013
DPT
Mequon, WI
Mequon, WI

Yuming Lei, PhD
PhD Health Sciences, 2015
Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University

Khongchee Xiong
BS Kinesiology, 2012
Production Engineer
Cambrex Pharmaceuticals
Charles City, IA
Cambrex Pharmaceuticals
Charles City, IA
Derek Allen, MS
MS Kinesiology, 2012
BS Kinesiology, 2010
MS Kinesiology, 2012
BS Kinesiology, 2010
Physical Therapy Aide
Freedom Physical Therapy Services
Milwaukee, WI
Freedom Physical Therapy Services
Milwaukee, WI