R. Frank Henn

University of Maryland, Baltimore

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Total Citations

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About

R. Frank Henn is a leading researcher in the biomechanics of knee osteoarthritis (OA), with a focus on developing personalized gait modifications to reduce joint loading and pain. His work primarily explores how subtle adjustments in walking patterns—specifically foot progression angle and step width—can lower the peak knee adduction moment (pKAM), a key biomechanical factor in OA progression. Henn’s major contributions include pioneering methods to determine individualized, optimal gait parameters without requiring exhaustive trial-and-error testing, addressing a critical clinical challenge. His 2024 paper on individualized foot progression angle (2 citations) and his 2025 work on step-width relationships (1 citation) demonstrate his commitment to translating biomechanical insights into practical, patient-specific interventions. Additionally, his 2025 study on knee pain and proprioception in tibial rotation (1 citation) sheds light on how OA alters sensory feedback, offering new avenues for assessment and treatment. Though early in citation impact, Henn’s research is poised to influence rehabilitation protocols, offering hope for non-invasive OA management through tailored gait retraining.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Determining Individualized Foot Progression Angle for Reduction of Knee Medial Compartment Loading during Stepping
2 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: University of Maryland, Baltimore

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