Biomechanics SIG

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  • Chair: Jacob Capin, PT, PhD, DPT, MS
  • Vice-Chair: Philip Malloy, PT, PhD
  • Secretary: Hayley Powell Smitheman, PT, DPT, ATC
  • Treasurer: Paul Kline, DPT, PhD
  • Nominating Committee: Elanna Arhos, Andrew Sprague, and Keith Knurr

Our Mission

The Mission of this SIG is to provide a forum for discussion, a venue for program development, and a presence in the public arena of the Academy. In particular, the SIG aims to: 

  • Promote and develop the pursuit of biomechanical research methods in order to advance physical therapy practice.
  • Promote the role of biomechanics research in the physical therapy profession. 
  • Expand the application of biomechanics research methodologies in physical therapy research.
  • Represent the interests of the membership of the SIG within the Academy. 
  • Provide service to the Academy and the Association as a resource on biomechanics research. 
  • Serve as a network resource for researchers and clinicians with an interest in biomechanics research.

Biomechanics SIG Bylaws

How To Join

To join the Biomechanics SIG, you should be Academy of Physical Therapy Research member.  Feel free to contact any of our leadership with any questions, ideas or concerns.

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