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Applied Neuromechanics

The Applied Neuromechanics laboratory is a 1800 square-foot facility housed in the Health and Human Performance Building at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

The Applied Neuromechanics Research Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro serves as the primary research laboratory for the UNCG investigators, and provides research opportunities for faculty and graduate students in the masters and doctoral degree programs in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine and Motor Control. The laboratory includes state of the art instrumentation for assessment of human neuromuscular performance, as well as kinematic and kinetic analyses.

Biodex

This isokinetic equipment is most often used in strength assessment. It is also used to normalize electromyographic (EMG) data to a percentage of a person´s maximal voluntary isometric contraction.

Motion Monitor & Bertec Force Plate

The motion monitor is used to assess human movement. The force plate underneath the foot of the person in this picture acquires the ground reaction forces and center of pressures provided by the subject.

This example shows the performance of a single leg squat. Interfaced together, we can get a more comprehensive picture of the movements, forces, and moments necessary to complete a task.

Surface Electromyography (EMG)

Surface EMG is used to measure the electrical activation of muscle. Pictured is a double leg landing task and a typical raw EMG signal of the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Gastrocnemius muscles associated with this activity.

Reflex Testing Apparatus

This modified telos device is used to examine patellar reflexes while an anterior tibial load is applied. The picture shows a typical patellar reflex response triggered by the "tap" from the Quadriceps (medial, rectus, & lateral) and Medial Hamstrings. The tibia force is the motor response.

Vermont Knee Laxity Device (VKLD)

This device allows for a precise examination of knee forces and anterior tibial displacements while under simulated weight bearing condition and non-weight bearing conditions. A Motion Monitor (Flock of Birds) system is integrated with the VKLD to acquire the forces and motion occurring at the knee.

Lower Extremity Perturbation Device (LEPD)

This device initiates a rotational twisting motion about the lower extremity when one of the cables are released from the hip. It is unknown to the subject as to which cable will be released and when it will be released. When interfaced with the Motion Monitor, Bertec Force Plate, and Surface EMG, we can get a comprehensive picture of the overall reaction of the subject to this twisting perturbation.

Anatomical Variables

A variety of anatomical measurements are taken in an effort to identify specific factors that contribute to mal-alignment and potentially increase a person´s injury risk.

a) Genu Recurvatum


c) Standing Q-angle


e ) Hip Version


g ) Tibia Length


i ) Navicular Drop


k) Tibial Torsion

b) Hamstring Extensibility


d) Supine Q-Angle


f) KT 2000 – Knee Laxity Measurement


h ) Femur Length


j ) Pelvic Inclination

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