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Education

Speaker Topics

• Lower-Extremity Injuries and Rehabilitation
• Exercise Science

Interests & Expertise

Stephen Cobb’s research interests are focused on ankle and foot function during gait. Specifically, he is interested in investigation of the pathoetiological factors and abnormal lower extremity and foot gait mechanics associated with common ankle and foot pathologies (e.g. foot pain in older adults, plantar heel pain, chronic ankle instability). The goal of his research is to identify modifiable factors that can be targeted during treatment/rehabilitation interventions for patients, and/or in programs aimed at preventing ankle and foot injury/disease.

Selected Publications

Gerstle, Emily E., Kristian O’Connor, Kevin G. Keenan, Brooke A. Slavens, and Stephen C. Cobb. The influence of women’s age and fall history on foot and lower limb kinematics during transition step descent.ÌýJournal of Biomechanics. 166 (March 2024): 112056.Ìý.Ìý

Pazhooman H, Alamri MS, Pomeroy RL, Cobb SC. Foot kinematics in runners with plantar heel pain during running gait. Gait & Posture. 2023:104:15–21.Ìý.

Gerstle EE, O’Connor K, Keenan KG, Slavens BA, & Cobb SC.ÌýThe effect of age and fall history on lower extremity neuromuscular function during descent of a single transition step. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2022:31(2): 249–56.Ìý.

Gerstle E, O’Connor K, Keenan KG, Slavens BA, Cobb SC. The influence of age and fall history on single transition step kinematics. Clinical Biomechanics. 2021:89: 105456.

Cobb SC, Joshi MN, Pomeroy RL. Reliability of a seven-segment foot model with medial and lateral midfoot and forefoot segments during walking gait. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2016:32(6): 608-613.

Courses Taught

KIN 220 - Anatomical Kinesiology
KIN 320 - Biomechanics
KIN 520 - Introduction to Biomechanics Research
KIN 590 - Biomechanics of Aging
KIN 720 - Advanced Biomechanics Research