Welcome

The Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS) is a multi-disciplinary organization of physicians, allied health professionals, engineers, biomechanists and scientists working together to advance scientific knowledge, technical capabilities, and clinical practice in the field of human movement.

Mission
The mission of GCMAS is to improve functional outcomes and quality of life for individuals with any movement disorder at any age. We apply the latest technology and professional knowledge to measure, evaluate, and understand human movement, provide a forum for professional interaction and exchange of ideas, promote education, stimulate research, and disseminate current knowledge and best practices to enhance human movement and health.

GCMAS 2012 Conference

GCMAS is pleased to announce that the 2012 conference will be held from May 9-12, 2012 in Grand Rapids, MI. The conference will be held at the JW Marriott and hosted locally by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital (www.maryfreebed.com).

Keynote Speakers:
Nigel Paneth, M.D., M.P.H.
University Distinguished Professor
Departments of Epidemiology and Pediatrics & Human Dev.
Michigan State University
"New Molecular Findings in the Etiology of Cerebral Palsy"

Hermano "Igo" Krebs, Ph.D.
Principle Research Scientist and Lecturer
Mechanical Engineering Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
"Rehabilitation Robotics: Overview of Efforts in Stroke and Cerebral Palsy"

The abstract submission deadline has passed. Please visit the official conference website at http://gcmas.amrms.com/dnn/General.aspx.

Event Information
Date: 
05/09/2012 - 05/12/2012
Location: 
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
235 Louis St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
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Summer 2011 Election Results

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GCMAS is pleased to announce the results of the 2011 summer elections, which closed on June 11. Congratulations to our new council chairs:

Education Council Chair: Adam Rozumalski
Membership Council Chair: Kirsten Tulchin
Reimbursement Council Chair: Sylvia Ounpuu
Advisory Board Past-President: Sherry Backus

In addition, the GCMAS Mission Statement was approved.

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