How do you accurately determine the biomechanical mechanisms of injuries?
Using extensive resources, testing capabilities, and expertise, Exponent accurately reconstructs and analyzes the nature and magnitude of mechanical loading applied to the body in a wide array of human interactions with their surroundings. We equip clients with an understanding of the mechanisms necessary to cause many types of musculoskeletal and head injuries as well as relevant comparisons that make sense in a real-world context. Supporting capabilities include computer modeling studies and incident-specific simulations, when appropriate, to assess kinematics and response to applied loading.
Assessing the loads acting on the body often begins with analyzing the subject incident. In incidents involving motor vehicles, for example, a reconstruction is performed to determine vehicle dynamics and motions. This data is then used to evaluate the motions and loading experienced by the occupants, including interactions with restraints and vehicle structures. A specific understanding of occupant characteristics and medical history is often relevant to these evaluations.
Capabilities
Exponent's multidisciplinary team provides rigorous injury analysis and accident reconstruction services to investigate human motion, loading, and injury potential in a variety of transportation, industrial, and recreational settings.
Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled
With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.
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Biomechanical Expertise for Product Evaluations
Biomechanical risk evaluation for products ranging from consumer and recreational products to industrial equipment and vehicles.
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Biomechanical Engineering Support for Product Design & Development
Biomechanics product design analysis for a range of applications — from apparel to consumer products to wearable sensors to vehicles.
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Biomechanical Testing & Modeling
Uncover the root cause of injuries with robust and advanced biomechanical analysis.
Experts
Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.
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Practice Director, Office Director and Principal Engineer
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