The Motion Analysis Research Center was established at Samuel Merritt University in 2013 to support the teaching and research aspirations of the Departments of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, and the California School of Podiatric Medicine.  The annual symposium offers faculty, students, and community members an opportunity to actively participate in a forum that includes tutorials, workshops, and presentations, interacting with invited speakers from a variety of fields, all with interests in clinical biomechanics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.