Rachel A. Menegaz, PhD, Graduate Advisor for Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Research and Education Building 232
Phone: 817-735-0126
E-mail: rachel.menegaz@unthsc.edu
Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SARS) focuses on the integration of anatomical form with biomechanical function using advanced experimental, computational, and clinical tools. Major research foci in the SARS discipline include: (1) functional morphology or the study of form-function relationships, evolutionary/adaptive significance, and mechanical behaviors of musculoskeletal tissues; (2) biomechanics, movement science, and neuromuscular integration; (3) clinical anatomical studies linked to applications in orthopedics and physical therapy; (4) the analysis, design, and/or development of rehabilitation protocols, assessment tools and techniques, assistive devices, and instrumentation used in rehabilitation practice; and (5) studies of educational pedagogy in anatomy/movement science through the development of unique educational tools, techniques, and assessment strategies. SARS offers research opportunities, coursework, and teaching experiences that will develop and train students who will be qualified to serve as faculty members, researchers, and clinicians in various departments at health science centers, universities, and other research organizations.