Center of Excellence for Limb Loss Prevention and Prosthetic Engineering
Tony Kauer, Pending BSIE, BSTC
Current Position
Research Assistant
Web Master
Contact Information
VA Puget Sound
Health Care System
VA RR&D Center, MS 151
1660 S. Columbian Way,
Seattle, WA 98108
Telephone (206) 277-4508
E-mail
Education
University of Washington, BS Industrial Engineering, 2008
University of Washington, BS Techinical Communication, 2008
Research Interests
Tony's research interests have been focused primarily on investigating the interactions and function of the foot and ankle through the use of computational modeling and motion analysis. Recently his research has been to develop anatomically accurate computer models of the foot and ankle. This analysis also is providing a means to better understand how foot structure (bony geometry) and equinus (limited range of dorsiflexion) affect plantar pressures. The long-term goal of this research is to better understand how the foot functions, reduce the incidence of ulcerations in diabetics, improve shoe and insole design, and provide guidance in surgical correction.
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