Research Initiatives
The Andrews Research & Education Institute conducts research initiatives that will generate new techniques, technology and methodologies that can be implemented in direct patient care and will improve the lives of people of all ages.
AREI participates in research that will move science forward and will prepare orthopaedics, sports medicine and rehabilitation for likely future advances in medical practice, human performance, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, genetics, pharmaceuticals, and bio-informatics.
Three unique areas within our Research division include:
- Human Performance:
- AREI has a human performance and biomechanics laboratory that conducts motion assessments and analyses for sports movement to prevent injuries and/or improve performance.
- Surgical skills, cadaver and materials testing:
- AREI has a laboratory that is used for training and education along with new product testing, surgical technique improvement and proficiency training.
- Clinical Trials:
- AREI provides oversight and support for the implementation of clinical studies of drugs and devices in alignment with Baptist Health Care and Andrews Institute physicians.
Research & Education news & articles:
- Boston researchers attempt to grow bone with clay – 5/16/2013
- Study finds vitamin C not to be viable therapy for gout – 5/16/2013
- Soldiers who suffer TBIs often return to combat – 5/14/2013
- Research reveals genetic link to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – 5/14/2013
- CDC reports that arthritis patients need to walk more – 5/13/2013