Jason M. Wilken
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Jason M. Wilken is a leading researcher in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on lower-limb prosthetics and human gait. His work centers on understanding how prosthetic devices affect movement mechanics, energetics, and dynamic balance, particularly in active populations. A key contribution is his investigation of ankle stiffness and its role in walking under loaded conditions, as demonstrated in his 2019 study on prosthetic emulators, which has garnered 31 citations. This research sheds light on how prosthetic joints can be tuned to mimic biological function during demanding tasks like load carriage. Wilken also explores dynamic balance control, notably in his 2017 work analyzing whole-body angular momentum during ramp walking with powered versus passive prostheses. Additionally, he has advanced clinical assessment tools, developing a mobile motion analysis system using inertial sensors for lower-limb prosthetic evaluation (2011). His work is especially relevant for young, active amputees, including military personnel seeking to return to duty, highlighting his commitment to improving mobility and quality of life through innovative prosthetic design and evidence-based rehabilitation.
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