About the Neuromuscular Biomechanics and Health Assessment Lab

Our Mission

The overall goal of the Neuromuscular Biomechanics and Health Assessment Laboratory's (NMBHAL) research is focused on identifying mechanisms, risk factors and preventive solutions for musculoskeletal injury, with an emphasis on the lower extremity.

Pushing Our Research Forward

The neuroimaging research laboratory has an ongoing partnership with a local hospital organization (Holzer) for research access to a 3T MRI for functional neuroimaging studies (Philips Achieva 3 Tesla MRI scanner). Neuroimaging data processing and analysis is available on several high-powered computers with advanced neuroimaging analysis packages including but not limited to: Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) software, FMRIB Software Library (FSL) and functional connectivity toolbox (CONN) available.

The biomechanics laboratory comprises over 1500 square feet of state-of-the-art research equipment for testing and screening individuals of all ages and skill levels. This facility is designed for motion analysis of sports and daily activities with 16 cameras and 3 in ground force plates. It includes a 15'x15' open space with a passive optical motion capture system to allow natural walking, running and jumping.

The motor control lab is designed for study of human motion with an 8 camera Theia Markerless kinematic system, BalanceTutor Perturbation Treadmill, Humac Isokinetic Dynamometer, diagnostic ultrasound, and a 16-channel Delsys Trigno wireless EMG system.