Muscle Biology Areas of Research in the School of Health Professions

Gregory Brusola, DPT, PhD, PT, MSCS, Dept of Physical Therapy
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Brain Health · Muscle Biology · Physical Function

Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) face difficulties with their ability to walk safely while trying to perform two tasks at one time so as to participate in their societal roles at home and in the community, and thus, require interventions that improve their safety and independence with everyday dual-task activities like walking.

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Douglas Paddon-Jones, PhD, FACSM, Dept of Nutrition & Metabolism
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Muscle Biology · Nutrition · Physical Function

Middle-aged and older adults need a way to deliver nutrition during periods of illness or injury in a way that aggressively counters the debilitating loss of muscle and strength and improves functional recovery. 

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Blake Rasmussen, PhD, Dept of Nutrition & Metabolism
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Aging · Muscle Biology · Physical Function

Older people at risk for losing muscle strength need a way to prevent muscle loss in a way that restores functional movement and fits easily into their lifestyle preferences.

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