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VSI and its prior entity (Biomechanics Research & Consulting, Inc.) have conducted research projects on a variety of topics including:
Impact Biomechanics - Automobile
 cervical spine kinematics, muscle dynamics, and injury mechanics in low-speed rear-end impacts (full-scale vehicle tests with live human volunteers)
Forensic determination of seat belt use evidence (sled tests with ATDs; Anthropometric Test Devices)
Head restraint impact dynamics and cervical disc injury mechanics
Knee impact dynamics into instrument panels and associated injury mechanics (cadaveric lower extremity specimens)
Concatenated vehicle impacts (rear-end followed by frontal) and occupant rebound dynamics (full-scale vehicle tests with ATDs)
Impact Biomechanics - Occupational/Industrial
Pneumatic nailer dynamics and patellar fracture patterns (cadaveric lower extremity specimens)
Industrial floor sweeper seated operator lumbar spine injury mechanics
Impact Biomechanics - Sport/Recreation
Hockey puck velocity and facial impact injury tolerance
Ice resurface machine passenger/rider safety feasibility
Bicycle shoe-pedal interface dynamics and overuse knee injury mechanics
Bicycle seat pressure patterns and potential injury assessment
Ski lift tower pole padding performance and injury mitigation
Premise
Slip and fall dynamics and tribometer measurement techniques, validation, and repeatability
Results and findings from the research have been presented at numerous scientific, academic, and industry conferences including:
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress
Stapp Car Crash Conference
International Workshop on Human Subjects for Biomechanical Research
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
IRCOBI International Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact
World Congress on Whiplash-Associated Disorders
International Symposium on Whiplash
International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Congress on Biomechanics
North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB: ASB and CSB)
Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators
American College of Sports Medicine
Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists
Invited lectures have been given at:
UCLA Department of Physiological Science
University of Colorado Fleming Law School
Colorado School of Mines Bioengineering Seminar Series
International Society of Biomechanics
American College of Sports Medicine
Association of Biomedical Communication Directors, Biocommunications Association, Health Sciences Communications Association Joint Meeting
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
National Institute of Forensic Studies
Texas A&M University Texas Engineering Extension Service
Combined Conference SOAR/WATAI/TAARS
Scientific papers and abstracts have been published in the following journals, conference proceedings, and books:
SAE Technical Paper Series
Proceedings of the Stapp Car Crash Conference
Clinical Biomechanics
Accident Analysis & Prevention
Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Frontiers in Whiplash Trauma: Clinical and Biomechanical
Compendium of Papers, Traffic Safety and Auto Engineering Stream, World Congress on Whiplash-Associated Disorders
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Whiplash
Proceedings of the IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact
Proceedings of the North American Congress on Biomechanics
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers
Proceedings of the Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference
Proceedings of the International Congress on Biomechanics
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
Sports Medicine
International Journal of Sport Biomechanics
Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise
Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Research nominated for international awards:
International Society of Biomechanics Clinical Biomechanics Award Finalist
International Society of Biomechanics Young Investigator Poster Award Finalist (twice)
External funding for research projects have been received from:
Science Council of British Columbia Technology BC Investments in Research and Development
United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Sport Science & Technology Committee
National Hockey League (NHL)
Research projects have included collaborations with the following academic institutions, private companies, and amateur and professional sport associations:
UCLA Department of Physiological Science
USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Wayne State University Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Colorado Health Science Center Department of Orthopaedics Biomechanics Laboratory
MEA Forensic Engineers and Scientists
J2 Engineering
United States Olympic Committee Sport Science & Technology Division and the United States Cycling Federation
National Hockey League (NHL)
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