Roy Bechtel
University of Maryland Medical Center, USA
Biography
Roy Bechtel, PhD, PT, is an Assistant Professor with research interests in four areas: 1) creation of a model of the pelvic joints which will allow insight into how these joints interact with spine and lower extremity function; 2) mechanical characterization of the ligaments of the sacroiliac joint and spine; 3) histological investigation of the sacroiliac ligaments to determine the presence, type and quantity of sensory receptors; and 4) investigation of the surface topology of the sacroiliac joints to define the role of surface interactions in guiding motion at these joints. Dr. Bechtel has supervised several Bachelor\'s level research projects, one of which resulted in submission of a paper for publication. Dr. Bechtel will train ARRTP doctoral students in use of the Instronâ„¢ mechanical testing system, histologic methods for identification of sensory receptors, data collection and analysis, and methods of computer modeling of biomechanical processes.
Abstract
Abstract : Mis and missed diagnosis at the knee – biomechanical meniscal dysfunction (BMD)