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The foundation for Dr. Murray’s work is the development of biomechanical models that accurately represent the mechanical actions of the upper extremity muscles. The models and corresponding anatomical databases that Dr. Murray has shared with the scientific community have been cited hundreds of times. The main thrust of her current research is the application of these models to better understand and, ultimately, to help improve function of the disabled upper limb. Her work has relevance over a broad scope, including basic motor control, the design of control systems for exoskeletons and upper limb prosthetics, restoration of hand and arm function following cervical spinal cord injury, rehabilitation of hand and arm function following stroke, orthopaedic interventions for osteoarthritis, and prevention of injuries in baseball pitching.
Education/Academic qualification
Biomedical Engineering, PhD, Northwestern University
Biomedical Engineering, MS, Northwestern University
Mathematics, BS, University of Notre Dame
Research interests
- Arms
- Biomechanics
- Hands
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Does chronic limb shortening alter the length and force-generating capability of forearm muscles?
11/1/18 → 10/31/20
Project: Research project
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How Do Wrist Surgical Salvage Procedures Limit Hand Strength?
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Department of Veterans Affairs
8/1/19 → 7/31/20
Project: Research project
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How do Wrist Surgical Procedures Limit Hand Strength
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
8/15/16 → 7/31/18
Project: Research project
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How do Wrist Surgical Salvage Procedures Limit Hand Strength
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
8/15/16 → 8/14/20
Project: Research project
Research Output
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Model-Based Control of Individual Finger Movements for Prosthetic Hand Function
Blana, D., Van Den Bogert, A. J., Murray, W. M., Ganguly, A., Krasoulis, A., Nazarpour, K. & Chadwick, E. K., Mar 2020, In: IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 28, 3, p. 612-620 9 p., 8963642.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Scopus citations -
Obtaining quality extended field-of-view ultrasound images of skeletal muscle to measure muscle fascicle length
Adkins, A. N. & Murray, W. M., Dec 2020, In: Journal of Visualized Experiments. 2020, 166, p. 1-16 16 p., e61765.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of biceps-to-triceps transfer on rotator cuff stress during upper limb weight-bearing lift in tetraplegia: A modeling and simulation analysis
Peterson, C. L., Bednar, M. S. & Murray, W. M., Jun 11 2019, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 90, p. 143-148 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Biomechanical Basis of the Claw Finger Deformity: A Computational Simulation Study
Binder-Markey, B. I., Dewald, J. P. A. & Murray, W. M., Sep 2019, In: Journal of Hand Surgery. 44, 9, p. 751-761 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of a dynamic index finger and thumb model to study impairment
Barry, A. J., Murray, W. M. & Kamper, D. G., Aug 22 2018, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 77, p. 206-210 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations