General Information
Biography
Sara A. Myers, received her PhD at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2011 while using biomechanics to better understand functional impairments in patients with peripheral artery disease. Dr. Myers is currently the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activigty and a Professor in the Department of Biomechanics. Her current research is focused on improving quality of life in older individuals and those with peripheral artery disease. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans' Affairs, and NASA. Dr. Myers is a native of rural Hampton, Nebraska and she currently resides with her husband Matt and their five children.
Teaching Interests
BiomechanicsAnatomy and Physiology
Research Interests
lower extremity function in peripheral artery disease, human movement variability, gait biomechanics, rehabilitation, movement related pathologies
Service Summary
Dr. Myers was elected President of the American Society of Biomechanics and served a three year terms on the Presidential line (Elect, President, Past President) from 2022-2025. She also serves on the Board of Directors for BioNebraska, Nebraska CURES, and UNeMed.
Awards and Honors
40 Greater Omaha, Sarpy County and Council Bluff Entrepreneurs, Executives and Professionals Under the Age of 40, Service, Professional - 2014
Education
Ph D, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, Biomechanics, 2011
MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE, Exercise Science, Biomechanics, 2007
BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Exercise Science, 2004
Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity
Selected Publications
Myers, Sara, Johanning, J, Stergiou, Nicholas, Lynch, T, Longo, G, Pipinos, Iraklis. 2008. Claudication distances and the Walking Impairment Questionnaire best describe the ambulatory limitations in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease..
Bashir, A, Dinkel, Danae, Bapat, Ganesh, Despiegelaere, H, Hassan, M, Johanning, J, Pipinos, I, Myers, Sara. 2021. Considerations for Implementation of an Ankle-Foot Orthosis to Improve Mobility in Peripheral Artery Disease., Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation, 3, 1, 100092.