Center for Clinical Biomechanics (CCB)
Mission
Our mission is to facilitate collaborative multidisciplinary studies on the biomechanics of human movement and how it is affected by musculoskeletal and neurological injuries and disabilities. We conduct and disseminate scientific research that reveals basic principles governing the mechanics of human movement and provides insight into the prevention and clinical treatment of pathological conditions.
Who We Are
CCB researchers share a common goal of understanding the forces that produce human movement. We use a wide array of techniques and approaches including kinematic and kinetic motion analysis, electrophysiological recordings, computer simulation, metabolic assessment, musculoskeletal imaging, and robotics to study healthy and impaired humans. Our three laboratories share equipment, foster collaborative research, participate in a joint seminar series and journal club, and bring together a wealth of different backgrounds to achieve our goal. Our faculty, post-doctoral fellows, research staff, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants include kinesiologists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, biologists, and engineers. We firmly believe that a diverse collection of scholars and perspectives is the most powerful approach for understanding human movement biomechanics.
Current Clinical Conditions Studied
- Ankle Instability and Joint Injury
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition
- Hip Pain and Joint Injury
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder and Elbow Joint Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke
Laboratories
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