Andrew Froehle

Research Director, Orthopedic Residency Program

  • Millett Hall 266
    3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
    Dayton, OH 45435-0001

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About

Dr. Froehle is a human biologist with training in biomechanics, bioenergetics, exercise physiology, musculoskeletal anatomy, and evolutionary anthropology. His research centers on changes in physical performance and function across the lifespan, with a particular focus on the effects of hormonal and metabolic shifts (e.g., during puberty and aging) on functional outcomes. In terms of clinical relevance, Dr. Froehle’s work treats abnormal physical function and changes in performance as potential indicators of underlying disease or disorder. His research also examines physical performance profiles as risk factors for subsequent injury or development of disease. Current research programs include:
  • Normal maturation of walking gait during puberty.
  • Pubertal development, walking gait biomechanics, and risk for anterior cruciate ligament injury.
  • Longitudinal changes in walking gait with aging and knee osteoarthritis progression
  • Bioenergetics of human movement and subsistence behavior

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Education/Academic qualification

Biomechanics/Biostatistics, Postdoctoral, Wright State University

20112013

Anthropology, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

20042011

Anthropology, M.A., University of California, San Diego

20022004

Anthropology, B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison

19972001

Disciplines

  • Kinesiology
  • Orthopedics
  • Kinesiotherapy