Daniel Peterson
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ABC-1, Rm 221 Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Daniel Peterson's Gait and Balance Disorders Laboratory focuses on understanding causes and treatments for mobility impairments in neurological populations including (but not limited to) people with Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. His group's overall goal is to improve gait, reduce falls and increase quality of life in these groups. To understand gait and balance disorders and improve quality of life, Peterson's team applies biomechanical (i.e. motion capture), neuropsychological (cognitive assessments) and imaging techniques (fMRI).
Current projects in the Peterson lab include: 1) characterizing biomechanics prior to and during slips (i.e. loss of balance) with and without divided attention; 2) measuring people's ability to improve responses to slips, and 3) identification of responders and non-responders to physical therapy, and 4) understanding cognitive factors related to falls.
Prior to his appointment at ASU, Peterson was a research scientist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland and Salt Lake City (2014-2016).
- Postdoctoral Fellow. Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University 2013-2016
- Ph.D. Movement Science, Washington University in St. Louis 2013
- M.S.C.I. Clinical Investigation, Washington University in St. Louis 2013
- M.S. Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University 2008
- B.S. Exercise Science, University of Florida 2006
