Mark S. Redfern is Professor of Bioengineering, Otolaryngology, and Rehabilitation Science. He received his PhD (Bioengineering) from the University of Michigan in 1988. Dr. Redfern's research is focused in two areas: human postural control and ergonomics. The major goal of the postural research is the prevention of falling injuries (in the elderly) by investigating the factors that influence balance. Additional interests involve postural sway responses to physical perturbations, changing visual environments, vibration and electrical stimulation of the vestibular system. His research approach is to develop an understanding of the postural control system towards better identification of balance problems, and then to use this knowledge to design safer environments. He consults with industry on ergonomics and workplace design.
Research Areas of Interest: bioengineering aspects of age-related balance changes
Representative Articles
Moyer BE, Chambers AJ, Redfern MS, Cham R: “Gait parameters as predictors of slip severity in young and older adults,” Ergonomics 49(4):329-343, 2006.
Redfern MS, Talkowski ME, Jennings JR, Furman JM: “Cognitive influences in postural control of patients with unilateral vestibular loss,” Gait & Posture 19(2):105-114, 2004.
Furman JM, Muller LTM, Redfern MS, Jennings JR: “Visual-vestibular stimulation interferes with information processing in young and older humans,” Experimental Brain Research 152(3):383-392, 2003.
Redfern MS, Muller M, Jennings JR, Furman JM: “Attentional dynamics in postural control during perturbations in young and older adults,” Journal of Gerontology: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 57A(8):B298-B303, 2002.
Redfern MS, Cham R, Gielo-Perczak KG, Gronqvist R, Hirvonen M, Lanshammar H, Marpet M, Pai CYC, Powers C: Biomechanics of slips. Ergonomics 44(13):1038-1166, 2001. |
