E42: BU Movement & Applied Imaging Lab on Osteoarthritis

In this episode, we welcomed Assistant Professor at BU Sargent College Deepak Kumar. As the Director of Movement & Applied Imaging Lab, Professor Kumar explained the condition of osteoarthritis, and the lab’s research on the disorder, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provided constructive advice to students who are interested in such research. About the Movement & Applied Imaging Lab: The Movement & Applied Imaging Lab is directed by Dr. Deepak Kumar. The Lab is a trans-disciplinary collaboration with the objective of preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders, primarily osteoarthritis. We use state-of-the-art technologies to study the quality and quantity of movement during daily activities, and its effects on the health of cartilage, muscle, bone, etc.  This information helps us identify risk factors for hip and knee osteoarthritis.  Specific populations that may be at-risk include athletes with femoroacetabular impingement at the hip, ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and older adults with obesity, and women. Our goal is to develop novel strategies to prevent and manage the disability associated with hip and knee osteoarthritis.  The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs ([email protected]), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College. Marial Williams ([email protected]), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.