Research Institute

Research Analyst

ataylor@madonna.org

Phone: 402.486.9064

Office: Richard W. and Jacqueline B. Chapin Gait & Motion Lab

Mailing Address:
Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
5401 South Street
Lincoln, NE 68506

Professional Interests
Adam Taylor received his Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Adam has numerous years of clinical experience from his work as a Rehabilitation Associate at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. His research interests include the biomechanical analysis of gait and novel therapeutic interventions for recovery of function through the integration of rehabilitation, movement sciences and computer science.

Education

• B.S. Biochemistry (2006). University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• B.A. History (2004). University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Articles

• Burnfield JM, Shu Y, Buster TW, Taylor A, Nelson CA. Impact of elliptical trainer ergonomic modifications on perceptions of safety, comfort, workout and usability by individuals with physical disabilities and chronic conditions. Accepted, Physical Therapy.
• Nelson CA, Burnfield JM, Shu Y, Buster TW, Taylor A, Graham A (2011). Modified elliptical machine motor-drive design for assistive gait rehabilitation. Transactions of the ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 5 (2).
• Burnfield JM, Shu Y, Buster TW, Taylor A (2010). Similarity of joint kinematics and muscle demands between elliptical training and walking: Implications for practice. Physical Therapy,90(2).

Selected Abstracts

• Burnfield JM, Hildner GA, Buster TW, Taylor AP, Shu Y. Impact of Speed on Muscle Demands during Partial Body Weight Supported Training on a Motorized Elliptical. Accepted, American College of Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Burnfield JM, Taylor AP, Buster TW, Shu Y, Goldman AJ, Nelson CA (2011). Use of Intelligently Controlled Assistive Rehabilitation Elliptical Trainer to Improve Walking and Fitness during Acute Stroke Rehabilitation. Stroke, 42(3), pg. e326.
• Goldman AJ, Buster TW, Taylor AP, Ediger MJ, Shu Y, Burnfield JM (2011). Muscle Demands of Device Assisted versus Clinician Assisted Sit-to-stand Transfers: Implications for Stroke Rehabilitation. Stroke, 42(3), pg. e326-327.
• Burnfield JM, Shu Y, Buster TW, Taylor AP, Merriman L, Nelson CA (2010). Comparison of lower extremity electromyographic (EMG) demands during ICARE training and walking. Online Proceedings, American Society of Biomechanics
  34th Annual Meeting (http://www.asbweb.org/conferences/2010/abstracts/419.pdf ), pgs. 334-335.
• Buster TW, Taylor AP, Frazier M, Burnfield JM (2010). Kinematic analysis of five cardiovascular exercises. Online Proceedings, American Society of Biomechanics 34th Annual Meeting (http://www.asbweb.org/conferences/2010/abstracts/325.pdf ),pgs. 324-325.
• Hueftle AM, Balogh BJ, Taylor AP, Goldman AJ, Buster TW, Burnfield JM (2010). Stroke rehabilitation: A kinematic analysis of device-assisted and clinician-assisted sit-to-stand transfers. Online Proceedings, American Society of Biomechanics 34th Annual Meeting (http://www.asbweb.org/conferences/2010/abstracts/275.pdf ), pgs. 310-311.
• Burnfield JM, Buster TW, Taylor AP, Keenan S, Shu Y, Nelson CA (2010). Intelligently Controlled Assistive Rehabilitation Elliptical (ICARE) Training: An Analysis of Lower Extremity Electromyographic (EMG) Demands with Varying Levels of Motor Assistance. Online Proceedings, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America’s 2010 Annual Conference (http://web.resna.org/library/conference_2010/PDF%20Versions/Job%20and%20Environmental%20Accommodations/BurnfieldJ.pdf ).
• Shu Y, Buster TW, Taylor AP, Keenan S, Nelson CA, Burnfield JM (2010). Ergonomic redesign of elliptical trainer to promote greater safety, comfort and usability. Online Proceedings, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America’s 2010 Annual Conference (http://web.resna.org/library/conference_2010/PDF%20Versions/Job%20and%20Environmental%20Accommodations/ShuY.pdf ).
• Taylor AP, Buster TW, Barber BR, Burnfield JM (2009). Comparison of Forefoot and Heel Pressures Across Fast Walking and Four Elliptical Trainer Conditions. 2009 American College of Sports Medicine 56th Annual Meeting.
• Burnfield JM, Barber BR, Buster TW, Taylor AP (2009). Plantar Pressures Vary Across Elliptical Trainers and Compared to Walking. 2009 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society 14th Annual Meeting.