Katie Bricarell, M.S.

PhD Student
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Katie is a Ph.D. student in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She earned her master’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in biomechanics from Iowa State University and her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Southwestern University. Her research focuses on biomechanics, functional movement, and falls as a learnable skill to improve balance and mobility in individuals with lower limb loss. She serves as a research assistant in the Human Capability Laboratory at UNLV, contributing to studies aimed at enhancing skills and confidence for people with limb loss.

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Presentation(s):

• Feasibility of an Uneven Terrain Treadmill Training Protocol for an Individual with Hip Disarticulation

  Thursday, February 19, 2026
  1:45 PM - 3:15 PM CDT