University of California-Santa Barbara · EngineeringThe Gait Lab
Elliot Wright Hawkes · Santa Barbara, California
Research Focus
Dr. Elliot Wright Hawkes' lab at UCSB focuses on developing innovative solutions to improve mobility for individuals with foot drop due to stroke using engineering principles. The lab is in the Department of Engineering and aims to create a new type of shoe that enhances walking stability and promotes recovery through feedback mechanisms. Their work combines biomechanics and user feedback to support the rehabilitation of patients in a practical and home-friendly way.
rehabilitation engineeringfoot dropgait analysisvariable friction shoestroke recoveryclinical trialsoccupational therapy
Research Aims
2AIM 01Characterize the scuff-force reduction of the Variable Friction shoe over time.
AIM 02Evaluate the effects of the VF shoe on gait in individuals with chronic stroke and foot drop.
Skills the Lab Values
gait analysisbiomechanics testingclinical trial designprototypinguser feedback collectionlow-cost medical device designdata collection and analysisfriction testingrehabilitation strategies
Output against the department
Publications147bottom 36% of dept.176th of 278
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Citations8.0ktop 46% of dept.129th of 278
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