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Dr Brock Walker is a specialist in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the injuries that affect ligaments, joints, muscles and the spine. He holds patents in 24 countries in the fields of biomechanics and ergonomics. Herman Miller’s PostureFit seating technology is largely based on Dr Walker’s patient care experience, research findings, and acknowledged expertise in the emerging field of medically engineered seating technology.
Brock Walker grew up in Michigan in the US, in a area popular for downhill skiing. Typical of many locals, he embraced the sport at a young age - he was ski-racing by the age of seven. A skilled and passionate skier, he competed as both an amateur and a professional on US, Canadian and European tours, even winning a national championship.
A series of back injuries eventually led to Dr Walker’s retirement from the sport; however, it focused his attention on MSDs. An early interest in the design and engineering of ski equipment also carried over into his later studies regarding the connections between technology and human performance.
Following his chiropractic education, Dr Walker opened a private practice in Lansing, Michigan in 1978. The Walker Clinic took a cross-discipline approach to the diagnosis and treatment of MSDs. During his 14 years of practice, Dr Walker earned praise for his inter-professional cooperation, insights, and successful spinal treatment programmes.
A reputation as an expert in spinal problems soon placed him in high demand as a consultant to groups including industry, labour organisations, insurance companies and the Michigan State legislature. His thriving practice and consulting business enabled Dr Walker to pursue his evolving interest in the study of human performance, seating and seating environments.
Following his retirement from private practice in 1992, Dr Walker built a laboratory in Brighton, Michigan, dedicated to exploring the connection between technology and health, medicine, safety, and the human factor. His research resulted in an expansion of his consulting practice to include Fortune 100 companies, the US and foreign militaries, and the marine, aerospace, entertainment, and motorsport industries.
Today, Dr Walker’s medically engineered seating designs have helped develop safer cockpit environments, as well as improved safety and success rates in virtually every category of motorsports. Many of his innovations are enhancing lives and seating environments in home, workplace, transportation, and health care facilities everywhere. Additionally, Dr Walker’s passion for cultural diversity, international travel and his life’s work has enabled him to assemble a global network of scientists that serves as a resource in his numerous business and technology ventures. |
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