Volunteers Needed for a Research Study on Biomechanics of Walking

January 11, 2023 Community Well-Being, Education, News, Research

Babak Hejrati, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is recruiting subjects for his NSF CAREER study, a research study on biomechanics of walking. The purpose of this study is to study the effects of vibration feedback on walking.
You may qualify if you:
● Are 65 years old or above
● Able to walk independently
Experiment details:
● Takes about an hour and half
● $50 compensation
● Involves walking for several brief periods Location: Memorial Gym, University of Maine Campus, Orono, ME (18 Gym Dr, Orono, ME 04473) See this above flier for more details and contact information.