Biomechanics and Motion Analysis

Gait Analysis

Gait analysis evaluates a person's walking ability over various ground conditions. It documents the effectiveness of treatments such as surgery, or therapy, and helps to develop and assess individual treatment plans

Wheelchair Propulsion Analysis

Multiple measurement modalities are brought together to evaluate upper extremity function in both laboratory and real-world environment

Orthosis/Prosthesis Evaluation

Objective data is obtained to quantify the effectiveness of various bracing systems

Lower Extremity Strength Testing

The strength of the hip, knee, and ankle is measured isometrically and/or isokinetically

Upper Extremity Strength Testing

The strength of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers is measured using customized strength transducers.The strength of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers is measured using customized strength transducers

Foot Pressure Measurement

A special sensor measures the dynamic pressure profile between the foot and the shoe

Muscle Modeling

The electromechanical function of muscle is modeled using finite element analysis

Balance Evaluation

Dynamic balance is assessed using a 13 link biomedical model of a person moving in three-dimensional space

Dynamic Electromyography (EMG)

Dynamic EMG documents muscular effort, timing, and coordination using surface or in-dwelling electrodes

Running Shoe Evaluation

A computerized system is used to impact materials and footwear during running in order to determine cushioning characteristics

Video Editing

The video editing system allows physicians to view the patient's motion during testing

Tremor Measurement

The video editing system allows physicians to view the patient's motion during testingHand tremor is quantified while performing simulated activities of daily living

Mechanical and Electrical Design

Custom electrical and mechanical systems can be designed and built in the Motion Analysis Laboratory