University of Florida · Biomedical EngineeringBalance and Neurorehabilitation Lab
Daniel P Ferris · Gainesville, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Daniel P. Ferris's lab at the University of Florida focuses on improving balance training to prevent falls, particularly in older adults and individuals with neurological conditions. They study the effects of visual perturbations, such as briefly taking away visual input during balance exercises, to see how it can aid in retraining the brain's balance systems. The ultimate goal is to identify effective methods for enhancing balance, which can lead to better outcomes for those at risk of falling.
balance trainingfall preventionvisual perturbationsneurorehabilitationagingneural mechanismselectroencephalographyfall-related injuries
Research Aims
5AIM 01Test the effects of intermittent visual occlusions on balance training in both young and older adults.
AIM 02Determine the neural mechanisms involved in the effectiveness of intermittent visual occlusions during balance tasks.
AIM 03Assess how different timing parameters of visual occlusions impact balance training outcomes.
AIM 04Investigate the sensory feedback adjustments during balance tasks with visual perturbations.
AIM 05Provide insights for developing new therapeutic interventions for at-risk populations.
Skills the Lab Values
balance assessment techniquesmobile brain imaginghigh-density EEGdata collectionexperimental designperforming balance tasksdata analysis softwarepatient interactionclinical trial methodology
Output against the department
Publications328top 28% of dept.169th of 595
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Citations19ktop 17% of dept.102nd of 595
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