Applied Neuromechanics
We apply state-of-the-art methods for measuring human movement biomechanics and neural control signals using wearable sensors. We study human movement in real-world settings to better understand mechanisms of injury and opportunities for rehabilitating and improving performance.
Bodyweight supported walking
Compared to walking with bodyweight support on land, walking underwater increased both muscle activity and cortical processing due to increased effort and sensory feedback on the lower limbs.
Bodyweight supported standing balance
Reducing the effects of gravity (G) by unloading bodyweight using underwater buoyancy (B) reduced lower limb electrical muscle activity and cortical processing. Unstable underwater balance increased lower limb electrical muscle activity and cortical processing.