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John W. Chow, Ph.D.

Director, Motion Analysis and Human Performance Laboratory

Scientist

Education and Training

INSTITUTION AND
LOCATION		 DEGREE YEAR(s) FIELD OF STUDY
Springfield College,
Springfield, MA		 B.S. 1982 Physical Education
University of Iowa,
Iowa City, IA		 M.A. 1986 Biomechanics
University of Iowa,
Iowa City, IA		 Ph.D. 1994 Biomechanics

 

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Research Interest

  • Recovery of motor function after stroke
  • Spasticity and gait biomechanics after acquired brain or spinal cord injury

Current Appointments

  • Director, Motion Analysis and Human Performance Lab, Methodist Rehabilitation Center
  • Scientist, Center for Neuroscience and Neurological Recovery
  • Affiliate Professor, Graduate School Faculty, Department of Neurobiology & Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Professional Activities

  • Journal Reviewer (2007-): Acta Physiologica, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Biomechanics, Experimental Brain Research, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Physics Teacher, Sports Biomechanics, Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering