The National Science Foundation awarded $196,527 under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) to Brigham Young University for the project "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: DON'T FORGET THE FOOT! EXPOSING FOOT ENERGETICS TO ENHANCE FOOT ORTHOSES AND GAIT REHABILITATION" from February 15, 2021 to January 31, 2024. The funding will support research collaborations between BYU and other institutions to better understand foot biomechanics and energetics, with the goal of enhancing foot orthotic designs and gait rehabilitation therapies. The NSF Engineering program aims to improve quality of life and economic strength by advancing engineering research and education. This award will further those goals by generating new scientific insights into foot function that can be applied to medical devices and clinical practices.
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