Assistant Professor
Program in Physical Therapy
Anatomy and Neurobiology
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The goal of our research is to better understand how the human nervous system controls and adapts locomotor patterns in healthy individuals and people with nervous system pathology. We are particularly interested in the control of walking direction and spatial orientation during walking. We have studied a variety of patient populations including those with cerebellar damage and vestibular loss. Current projects in the lab focus on individuals with Parkinson disease and healthy subjects.
Research Publications
Earhart GM (2006 Sep). Walking and running on the circular treadmill: transition speed and podokinetic aftereffects. J Mot Behav. 38 (5): 349-56. Full Article >
Earhart GM, Hong M (2006 Jun 15). Kinematics of podokinetic after-rotation: similarities to voluntary turning and potential clinical implications. Brain Res Bull. 70 (1): 15-21. Full Article >
Stevens ES, Earhart GM (2006 May). Changes in perception of active but not passive turning following stepping on the rotating treadmill. Exp Brain Res. 171 (3): 340-6. Full Article >
Earhart GM, Horak FB (2003 Mar-Apr). Gaining insight by going in circles. IEEE Eng Med Biol Mag. 22 (2): 32-6. Full Article >
Contact Info
Gammon Earhart, PT, Ph.D.
Office Location: 4444 Forest Park Blvd
Office Phone: 314-286-1425
Lab Phone: 314-286-1478
Campus Box: Campus Box
Fax: 314-286-1410
earhartg@msnotes.wustl.edu
http://physicaltherapy.wustl.edu/pt/pt.nsf/b873f76c339e451486256fd60057211d/5bfb7f7fa731fe4c86256fd60059481a
