Lena H. Ting

Computational and experimental methods for understanding neuromechanical interactions underlying movement and understanding the neural basis of human balance and mobility. We focus on complex, whole body movements such as walking and balance in healthy aging and neurologically impaired individuals (stroke, Parkinson's disease), and skilled movements involved in dance and sport. We use techniques such as biomechanics, neural recordings of brain activity and muscle activity, robotic interactions, and simulations. We also model the biophysical bases of muscle and proprioceptive sensing to understand their role in movement.