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Musculoskeletal Biomechanics & Imaging Laboratory

Using new technology to understand injuries and improve patient care
An MBIL staff member works with a participant on her arm and shoulder mobility
About

The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Imaging Laboratory studies the mechanisms behind soft tissue injury within the human body. Our approach combines developing technologies in the fields of robotics and ultrasound imaging to quantify mechanical changes to human joints and their underlying muscles, tendons, and ligaments. We have a particular interest in examining the effects of cancer treatment on breast cancer patients, as these patients have a high risk of developing shoulder complications in the months and years after treatment. By understanding the mechanisms of why certain patients become injured, we hope to develop prospective strategies to identify and rehabilitate at-risk patients to improve quality of life in cancer survivors.

Learn more at sites.google.com/umich.edu/mbil.

Contact Info

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Director(s)

David Lipps, PhD

dlipps@umich.edu
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Collaborator(s)

  • Reshma Jagsi, MD, U-M Radiation Oncology
  • Shruti Jolly, MD, U-M Radiation Oncology
  • Sean Smith, MD, U-M Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Projects

Assessing the effectiveness of at-home cancer rehabilitation programs
Uncovering mechanisms responsible for shoulder morbidity following radiotherapy
Quantifying healthy neuromuscular control of the shoulder
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News

Understanding the effects of breast reconstruction surgery
Movement Science faculty member David Lipps is examining the effects of breast reconstruction surgery on everyday living.
January 11, 2023
Preserving shoulder function in breast cancer patients
November 19, 2018
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