About the BRL ~ Mission & Goals:

The Steadman-Hawkins Research Foundation’s Biomechanics Research Laboratory (BRL) is a multidisciplinary laboratory in which the principles of engineering are applied to solving problems in orthopedic medicine. The staff of Mechanical Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and Kinesiologists integrate clinical care, research, rehabilitation engineering and education with the resources of Medical Doctors to improve the treatment and care of musculoskeletal diseases. The research initiatives provided by the Biomechanics Research Laboratory are unique, diverse and encompass a complete range of services to benefit the physically active individual and those wishing to return to or maintain an active lifestyle.

With the statement "helping physicians make clinical decisions" as it's doctrine, the Biomechanics Research Laboratory seeks to enhance a world-renowned Medical Doctor Fellowship program by providing quality research education, guidance, support and consultation to the Laboratory Sponsors, Senior Physicians and the Medical Fellows.

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Mission Statement
Through research, we strive to influence the manner in which physicians and therapists approach the non-surgical, surgical treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries worldwide.  We also seek to provide the non-medical, physically active individual with information that can improve their overall quality of life. At this “grass-roots” level, we make every effort to ensure our research is available to guide athletes, trainers and coaches for the advancement of existing techniques to improve safety and reduce the number of injuries in a sport.

Our goals are to:

• Foster excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, service and serve as a center for education and research in orthopedic medicine and biomedical engineering research.
• Educate and prepare orthopedic Medical Doctors and associated medical staff with functional skills and abilities to utilize biomedical engineering research, tools and principles in order to better meet the needs of patients.
• Through an intensive internship program, prepare students for careers in biomedical engineering and related disciplines of orthopedic research characterized by leadership and communication skills and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Establish and maintain a high level of scientific inquiry and a dedicated research agenda focused on clinically applied outcomes, applications and meaningfulness.
• Contribute significantly to the scientific discovery process by continually seeking and inventing new procedures, protocols and methodologies established and supported and by adherence to the basic foundations dictated by the scientific process.

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