Associate Professor Emeritus

1540 Alcazar Street CHP 155
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Associate Professor Emeritus George J. Salem was a former co-director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory. In this capacity, he oversaw the exercise and aging biomechanics research program. The program recognized the importance of exercise and activity interventions to improve health and quality of life across the lifespan. Its investigations were designed to quantify the musculoskeletal loading and neuromuscular recruitment patterns associated with functional activities and exercise; examine the influence of exercise on muscle dynamics, tissue adaptation, neural control, physical performance, brain function and quality of life; and determine the feasibility, efficacy and mechanisms of action associated with the integration of complementary and alternative modalities, such as yoga and recreational activities (e.g., golf) with traditional rehabilitation therapies. Salem continues to advocate for the development of activity programs for older adults with peer-reviewed journal publications and scholarly magazine articles.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Biomechanics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1991
• Master of Science, Biomechanics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1988
• Bachelor of Science, Physiological Psychology, University of California, Davis, 1983

See George Salem’s curriculum vitae.