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Research
and Equipment > Laboratory Equipment
Pressure Distribution Measurements
(Novel GMBH)
Pressure Distribution measurements are used to monitor the local loading
on the tissue. Currently, our lab has three systems to measure pressure
distribution: the Novel EMED Platform System for barefoot measurements,
the Novel Pedar Inshoe System for measurements within footwear, and
the Novel Pliance Seating System for seated measurements. All systems
use capacitive sensor technology.
Learn more about barefoot measurements
Learn more about inshoe
measurements
Learn more about seated
measurements
Motion Monitor (Innovative
Sports Training)
The Motion Monitor is a three dimensional, magnetic-based,
kinematic sensing system which allows movement of body segments to be
captured in real time at capture rates up to 140 samples per second.
Information obtained in a kinematic assessment include position, velocity
and acceleration of a body segment or joint. Sensors are placed on body
segments that are tracked instantaneously during the movement performance.
From these data, one can provide a quantitative assessment of the movement
pattern.
Learn more about the
Motion Monitor
3-D
Camera Based Motion Analysis
System (Motion Analysis Corporation)
The Motion Analysis System is used to determine three dimensional kinematic
information about a movement performance. Information obtained in a
kinematic assessment include position, velocity and acceleration of
a segment or joint. Reflective surface markers are typically placed
on segments that are tracked frame by frame throughout the movement
performance. Our lab has eight video cameras that are synchronized used
to track these markers at rates between 60-480 samples per second. From
these data, one can provide a quantitative assessment of the movement
pattern.
Learn more about 3-D
Camera Based Motion Analysis System
Bertec Force Platforms
The force platform is used to measure the ground reaction forces during
various activities. Forces are measured in the vertical, anterior posterior
and medial lateral directions. Data is often combined with motion analysis
measures using link segment modeling to calculate joint moments and
joint reaction forces.
Learn more about force platforms
Delsys and a Therapeutics
Unlimited Electromyography (EMG) Systems
EMG records the electrical activity of a muscle by placing electrodes
on or in some cases within skeletal muscle (depending on the type of
electrodes used). The EMG system consists of an amplifier that is interfaced
with a computer. An amplifier is used to make the electrical signals
larger since the electrical activity associated with muscle activity
is so small. Several muscles can be monitored simultaneously during
the movement performance to see the relative amount and sequence of
muscle activity.
Learn more about EMG
Electrogoniometers
These are used to measure joint position. These are often used in conjunction
with EMG recordings.
Photoelectric Timing System
These are used to measure walking speed. Photocells are interfaced with
a digital clock. When a subject crosses in front of one photocell the
clock is started and the second photocell stops the clock as the subject
passes. To convert this timing measure to speed we measure the distance
between the photocells and divide the distance traveled by the elapsed
time. These are often used in conjunction with pressure, force and kinematic
measures so that speed can be monitored.
Hand-Held
Force Dynamometers
Accelerometer
Impulse Training System
This is a training device that has been studied in the lab.
Learn more about the impulse
Cybex 340 Isokinetic Dynamometer
Isokinetic measurements are measurements of muscular torque at a constant
velocity. The computerized isokinetic dynamometer monitors and alters
the resistance so that the movement velocity is held constant. Movement
velocities can be determined at various velocities (up to 300 degrees/s).
Typically, a joint is measured and the maximum torque output is calculated
for that movement. This equipment is located in a therapeutic exercise
room in the Health Science Center.
Learn more about Cybex 340 Isokinetic
Dynamometer
Microscribe 3D digitizer
Records 3D location of shape
landmarks for studies of morphometrics.
Anatomic
Specimen Storage
Freezer and refrigerator for cold
storage, various bins and containers for wet specimen preservation.
Dissection
Equipment
Scapels, probes, scissors,
hemostats, saws and chisels for anatomical study.
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