Home Department: Bioengineering
Mentor: Scott Delp (Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering)

“Biomechanical Insights: Kinematic Features of Balance in Athletes"

Balance is crucial for health and quality of life. But does sport-specific training improve key kinematic features of balance? As part of a larger study on identifying the biomechanical parameters that define balance, Sydney's project will examine the differences in kinematic patterns between athletes and individuals without sport-specific training as well as engineered features of balance, using data from OpenCap that Sydney will collect and will be used to do the analysis. This project could provide insight into whether sports training can improve balance and ultimately create a healthier future.