Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
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Biography

Alexander S. Aruin received his Ph.D. in Medical Cybernetics from the Moscow Institute of Artificial Organs and Transplantation in 1978 and a D.Sc. (Ph.D.) in Biomechanics from the Latvian Institute of Traumatic Injuries and Orthopedics in 1990. He is currently a Professor of Physical Therapy, Bioengineering and the Director of the Knecht Movement Science Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Rush University, Chicago and a Senior Clinical Researcher at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois. He has co-authored more than 110 referred papers and two monographs in the fields of biomechanics, kinesiology, motor control and neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Aruin develops new technologies for training healthy people and for providing physical therapy and rehabilitation to injured and disabled individuals. He is a recipient of a number of federally supported grants and is a member of the American Society for Biomechanics, Society for Neuroscience, and International Society of Motor Control.

Research Interest

Dr. Aruin’s primary research interests have been focused on motor disorders and rehabilitation, biomechanics and motor control

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Enhancing Anticipatory Postural Adjustments: A Novel Approach to Balance Rehabilitation

Alexander S. Aruin

Editorial: J Nov Physiother 2016, 6: e144

DOI: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000e144