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MBRL is under the direction of Dr. Powers, Dr. Salem, and Dr. Kulig and is located within the Department of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, on the University of Southern California's Health Science Campus. Established in 1996, the MBRL features a 2,500 square-foot motion analysis laboratory, including a sixteen station data processing area.
Research Focuses: 1) Biomechanical investigations of the root causes of musculoskeletal disorders and the assessment of the efficacy of selected interventions. 2) The biomechanical basis of functionally based exercises and principles governing their application in special populations, especially aging individuals. 3) Investigation related to the scientific and clinical basis of tissue morphology, biomechanics, physiology, and pathology as they relate to degenerative processes occurring in the musculoskeletal system, corresponding signs and symptoms, and resulting loss of function.
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