Josh R. Baxter, PhD
About me
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Locations
Qualifications and experience
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, International
- American Society of Biomechanics, National
- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs-Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program, National
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), International
- National Institutes of Health, National
- National Science Foundation, National
- NSERC-Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, International
- Orthopaedic Research Society, International
- Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Local
- Swiss National Science Foundation, International
Treatments and Conditions
Research
Publications
Strand KS, Hullfish TJ, Wagner MM, Russo D, Zawel M, Schaubel DE, Humbyrd JC, Baxter JR A novel measurement of altered Achilles subtendon load sharing 6 to 12 months following rupture , Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 44(4): 2026
Song K, Kwon KP, Smith AK, Pohlig RT, Silbernagel KG, Baxter JR Two weeks of cumulative tendon load monitored by insole sensors is associated with plantar flexor function in Achilles tendinopathy , Scientific Reports: 2026
Godshall S, Boakye LAT, Halilaj E, Humbyrd CJ, Baxter JR Continuous Estimation of Achilles Tendon Loading in Rupture Patients Using a Single Boot-Mounted Accelerometer , medRxiv: 2026
Song K, Baxter JR A simple resync method for wearable inertial sensors to track knee flexion for 5 days with high fidelity , 10th World Congress of Biomechanics: 2026
Meyers M, Lapins ER, Lenz A, Baxter JR Three-Dimensional Foot Shape and Plantar Pressure Scanning in a Large Physically Active Cohort , Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society: 2026
Song K, Baxter JR Body-worn Inertial Measurement Units Track Knee Flexion Angle with Similar Accuracy to Optical Motion Capture , 72nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society: 2026
Meyers MM, Durnwald C, Baxter JR Gait Changes in Pregnancy , Foot and Ankle Clinics: 2026
Humbyrd CJ, Baxter JR Biology Votes Repair? Commentary on an article by Keyu Wei, MD, et al.: “Comparative Efficacy of Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture in a Novel Mouse Model” , Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: 2026
Meyers M, Russo D, Durnwald C, Humbyrd C, Baxter JR Foot Structure Changes and Links to Patient-Reported Pain Interference during Pregnancy and Postpartum , Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society: 2026
Meyers M, Russo D. Zawel M, Kwon M, Durnwald C, Humbyrd CJ, Baxter JR Foot Shape Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum Are Associated With Patient Pain and Function , Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR): 2026