The Institute’s Biomechanics Research Department is a multidisciplinary laboratory which applies quantitative, analytical, and integrative methods to the field of orthopaedic medicine. The multitalented research staff integrate clinical care, research, and education with the resources of world-renowned medical doctors in order to improve the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. This focused approach is designed to maintain and enhance athletic performance, health, and quality of life for the professional, semi-professional, collegiate, high school and the recreationally active individual through an emphasis on bench-to-bedside research. The programs provided by the Biomechanics Research Department are unique and diverse and they encompass a complete range of services for the physically active or those wishing to return to an active lifestyle after injury.

Our overall goals are to enhance improved patient care nationally and internationally with a focus on high level research published in top-level peer reviewed journals.

Biomechanics Research Department:

• Coen A. Wijdicks, Ph.D., Director, Senior Staff Scientist
• J. Erik Giphart, Ph.D., Senior Staff Scientist
• Kyle Jansson, B.S., Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Mary Goldsmith, M.Sc., Robotics Engineer

Upcoming Internships:

The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is proud to offer two, one-year term internships for the summer of 2012 for qualified applicants.  You can find information and qualifications for these intern jobs in the Biomechanics Research Department at the links below. 

• BioMotion Research Intern
• Biomechanics Research Intern