As a clinician scientist, my research interests closely mirror my clinical interests which are primarily focused on how sensory information such as vision, vestibular and proprioception contribute to clear vision and balance ability during standing and walking in health, aging, and disease.
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My primary research interests include:
Change in sensory function during healthy aging and how those changes impact balance and mobility
Control of gaze stability during walking in healthy and individuals with vestibular disease
Rehabilitation for peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction
Investigating how and why degraded visual acuity impacts walking ability for individuals with vestibular disease
Sensory re-weighting during stance and walking in healthy and patient populations
Visual dependence and implications for rehabilitation
Fall risk assessment and prevention
Balance strategies with versus without assistive device use
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