Richard R Neptune
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Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement Muscle Function and Neuromotor Adaptation Prosthetic and Orthotic Design Optimization Sports Biomechanics and Equipment Design Rehabilitation Engineering Dr. Neptune's research integrates musculoskeletal modeling, computer simulation and experimental analyses to identify the neuromotor and biomechanical mechanisms that contribute to locomotor impairments in those with movement disabilities including lower-limb amputees, stroke patients and wheelchair users. His research also seeks to improve the performance of orthotic and prosthetic devices using advanced additive manufacturing techniques.

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