Gait Research Laboratory

Department of Physical Therapy
Northern Arizona University

P.O. Box 15105, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 (928) 523-4092

the foot is that part of the human body
most closely associated with the earth.
as the organs of locomotion,
of "stepping out",
it is related to the will...
walk on!
-anonymous

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The Gait Research Laboratory (GRL) has been in existence since 1990 and occupies space in the Health Professions building at Northern Arizona University. In order to augment an already well established and successful entry-level professional physical therapy curriculum, the laboratory is integrated closely with the Musculoskeletal Clinical Research Facilities in the Physical Therapy program. As such, its space is used for both teaching and research.

The Mission of the Laboratory is to assist the Department of Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University in accomplishing their mission within the University. To provide professional mentorship to students in the areas of clinical and applied research as they assume their roles in professional leadership and patient advocacy. To provide the highest possible quality of scientific scholarship that stimulates students to continually question, explore and add to the professions knowledge base. To work collaboratively with individuals and organizations within as well as outside of the College and University to promote scientific inquiry and scholarship related to the prevention and treatment of lower extremity disabilities.

Goals:

• To be recognized as a leader in foot and ankle research.
• To be recognized as a resource for the Physical Therapy community of Arizona and the American Southwest in the area of the cause and effective treatment of lower extremity disorders.
• To collaborate with the departments such as Exercise Science throughout Northern Arizona University in order to provide educational and research opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students.
• To document the efficacy of treatment techniques for locomotive disorders.
• To obtain sufficient external funding to support the daily operations of the laboratory.
• To be recognized as a leader in the Local, State and International scientific community related to normal function of the lower extremity during locomotion in healthy as well as unhealthy individuals.

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Last Updated: November 19, 2003