Cartilage Contact and Early Degeneration following ACL Reconstruction
Funding Agency: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases  
Collaborators: Rick Kijowski, MD, Oliver Wieben, PhD, Geoffrey Baer, MD, PhD.
[ Abstract ]

Increasing Physician use of Exercise for Treating Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Funding Agency: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development  
Collaborators: John Beaulieu, PhD, Visual Health Information, Inc.
[ Abstract ]

Multi-Domain Computational Framework for Simulating Musculoskeletal Systems
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation  
Collaborators: Yasin Dhaher, Northwestern University , Dan Negrut, UW-Madison
[ Abstract ]

A Mechanistic Examination of Falls Occurring in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Funding Agency: Wisconsin Comprehensive Memory Program  
Collaborators: Carey Gleason, PhD, UW-Madison; Jane Mahoney, MD, UW Hospitals and Clinics

Characterizing Myofascial Trigger Points using Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography
Funding Agency: UW Sports Medicine Classic Fund  
Collaborators: Patrick Grabowski, MPT, PhD, UW-Madison

Additional student funding provided by the following agencies:

American Society of Biomechanics

International Society of Biomechanics

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

NIH National Institute on Aging

UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Previous Research Funding


Biocomputation of the Links Between Muscle Morphology, Coordination and Injury
Funding Agency: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases  
Collaborators: Silvia Blemker, PhD, University of Virginia; Simbios
[ Abstract ]

Measurement and Simulation of Biarticular Muscle Function During Human Walking
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Collaborators: James McCarthey, MD, UW Hospitals and Clinics
[ Abstract ]

Rehabilitation of Acute Hamstring Strains: Effects of Treatment on Muscle Morphology, Running Mechanics and Reinjury Potential
Funding Agency: National Football League Charities  
Collaborators: Marc Sherry, PT, Michael Tuite, MD, UW Hospitals and Clinics
[ Abstract ]

Internet Delivery of Animated Rehabilitation Exercises (IDARE) - Phase II
Funding Agency: National Institute of Health  
Collaborators: John Beaulieu, PhD, Visual Health Information, Inc.


Continuous Motion of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine
Funding Agency: Medtronic, Inc  
Collaborators: Paul Anderson, MD, UW-Madison

Assessing Accuracy of Gait Analysis Models using Forward Dynamic Simulations
Funding Agency: Shriners Hospitals for Children  
Collaborators: Frank Buczek, PhD, Shriners Erie;

Biomechanical Causes of Slow Gait in the Elderly
Funding Agency: National Institute on Aging  
Collaborators: Jane Mahoney, MD, UW Hospitals and Clinics;


Hamstring Muscle Mechanics and Function During Sprinting
Funding Agency: Aircast Foundation
Collaborators: Thomas M. Best, MD, PhD, Ohio State University


Saddle Pressure and Pelvic Motion During Seated Cycling
Funding: Trek Bicycle Corporation
Collaborators: Heidi Ploeg, PhD, UW-Madison

Effects of a Previous Strain Injury on Hamstring Muscle Mechanics: Implications for Preventing Re-Injury
Funding Agency: National Football League Charities  
Collaborators: Michael Tuite, MD, UW Hospitals and Clinics; Thomas Best, MD, PhD, Ohio State University
[ Abstract ]

Generating Muscle Actuated Simulations of Movement
Funding Agency: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Collaborators: Frank C. Anderson, PhD, Stanford University
[ Abstract ]

Identifying Thoracic Spine and Rib Origins of Exercise-Related Transient Abdominal Pain
Funding Agency: American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Collaborators: Bill Boissonnault, PT, DHSc, FAAOMPT, UW-Madison


Email to: Darryl Thelen