Michael L. Woodhouse, Ph.D.
Biomechanist
Specializations: Specializing in injury mechanics and causation relating to impacts. Expertise in orthopedic and industrial biomechanics. Specific expertise in analyzing injuries related to high and low speed motor vehicle impacts, occupational injuries, lifting, pushing, and pulling injury, slip-trip-fall injury, and injuries related to sports and sports equipment. Additional expertise in research methods and statistical evaluation. Has provided expert testimony in courts of law.
Background: Ph.D., Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, 1987, Research Emphasis in Biomechanics (Dissertation, The Effects of Various Lumbar/Sacral Back Support Systems Upon Human Peak Muscular Force, Total Work, and Average Power); MS Education, Old Dominion University, 1983, Research Emphasis in Neuromuscular Biomechanics; BS Health and Physical Education, Emphasis in Physical & Kinesiotherapy, Old Dominion University, 1976.