Neuromuscular Research Laboratory

Welcome

The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory and the Brain Injury Research Laboratory form the Sports Medicine Research Laboratories which collaborate to conduct research pertinent to expanding the scientific knowledge base that informs the practice of athletic training.  The primary focus of the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory relates to the examination of the physiological and neuromechanical aspects of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and strength training. The research has focused on the simultaneous recording of electromyography (EMG) and mechanomyography (MMG) in an attempt to non-invasively elucidate the electrical and mechanical components, respectively, of force production during various muscle actions.  Recent projects have integrated EMG and MMG into examining various parameters of muscle function which may serve as underlying mechanisms and/or risk factors for the etiology and progression of acute and chronic injuries of the lower extremities as well as markers for improvement in muscle strength in response to rehabilitation protocols.  Specific areas of interest include development of indices that discriminate between injured and uninjured muscle, skeletal muscle fatigue, non-contact ACL injuries, and patellofemoral pain. 

The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory is located in Louise Freer Hall, Room 121B.  For further information, contact Dr. Kyle Ebersole.