At Saint Louis University's Integrated Health and Movement Science Lab, investigators study how human movement contributes to and promotes health and engagement/participation in society. The research at this SLU lab covers the spectrum of biological mechanisms to the implementation of movement and behavioral interventions in real-world settings.
Neuroimaging and Behavior Team
Primary Investigator: Jason Longhurst, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.
Mission: To improve the health and quality of life of individuals living with neurodegenerative disease (with a focus on Parkinson’s disease) by:
- Increasing our understanding of the mechanisms of and factors that contribute to complex behaviors
- Developing targeted mechanistic and behavioral interventions
Orthopedic Biomechanics and Imaging Team
Primary Investigator: Patrick Corrigan, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.
Mission: To improve outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions
by:
- Developing novel treatment strategies
- Advancing our understanding of biomechanical, structural, and neurophysiological mechanisms
Translational Sports Injury Prevention Team
Primary Investigator: Olu Owoeye, B.P.T., M.S., Ph.D.
Mission: To contribute to generalizable knowledge towards reducing sport and exercise
injuries and associated chronic health consequences.
Musculoskeletal Movement Science Team
Primary Investigator: Gretchen Salsich, PT, Ph.D.
Mission: To study biomechanical and movement factors that contribute to lower extremity
musculoskeletal pain/pathology conditions, and test movement-based rehabilitation
strategies.
Virtual Tour of Integrated Health + Movement Science (IHMS) Lab