Steve Kautz, PhD

Steve Kautz, PhD Associate Professor and RSD Program Coordinator University of Florida Department of Physical Therapy Box 100154, UFHSC  Gainesville, FL  32610 -0154  Phone: (352) 376-1611 x5374 Fax:  (352) 379-2332 Email: kautz159@phhp.ufl.edu

Steve Kautz is an Associate Professor and RSD Program Coordinator in the Department of Physical Therapy. He is also an associate of the Brooks Center for Rehabilitation Studies and the Brain Rehabilitation Research Center at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. Dr Kautz's research focuses on applying biomechanical and neurophysiological principles to understand the normal coordination of rhythmic locomotor behavior and the specific deficits in bilateral coordination of lower-limb function in persons with post-stroke hemiparesis from a pathophysiological level to functional impairment. His research relies on developing detailed dynamical models and analyses hand-in-hand with experiments. Specific objectives of his work are: 1) investigate the mechanisms underlying bilateral coordination deficits in hemiparetic locomotion, 2) develop improved assessment of hemiparetic coordination and gait performance and 3) develop improved rehabilitation programs for hemiparetic gait. His currently funded projects focus on bilateral coordination of hemiparetic locomotion, the biomechanics and control of human walking, and the influence of rehabilitation interventions on post-stroke coordination of the legs. Locomotor Training Intervention Laboratory website (full CV)