Movement Analysis Core

We maintain equipment such as motion capture, dynamometry, electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, virtual reality and high-speed digital video. Click here for a comprehensive PDF of our facilities, resources and services.

Facilities

The Core maintains the following laboratories contained in the 55,000 sq ft Biomechanics Research Building.

Laboratory	Location	Features
Aquatic Therapy Lab	BRB 021	This lab features an underwater treadmill where participants can sit, stand, walk or run partially submerged underwater.
CAREN Virtual Reality Lab	BRB 027	The Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) is primarily used for virtual reality. It has a 180-degree projection screen, motion capture system and a treadmill that can move in all directions.
Gait Lab	BRB 035	Our second gait lab has a motion capture system and several high-performance force plates. The force plates are contained in a large pit that can be rearranged.
Bioinspired Robotics Lab	BRB 037	This lab is used to study the biomechanics of insects. The temperature of the room can be raised to 90°F and there are three high-speed cameras used to record the movements of insects.
GRAIL Virtual Reality Lab	BRB 103	The Gait Real-time Analysis Interactive Lab is primarily used for virtual reality. It has a 180-degree projection screen, motion capture system and a treadmill. This lab has had several upgrades over the years and is one of our most used labs.
Main Gait Lab	BRB 116	Our Main Gait Lab is another high-use space. It has our largest motion capture space, several force plates, treadmill and lofted ceiling.
Balance and Strength Lab	BRB 123	The Balance and Strength Lab primarily features two pieces of equipment used to measure standing balance and strength. Strength testing can be performed on a wide array of joints and movements.
Brain Imaging Lab	BRB 129	This lab houses equipment used to measure brain activity. The room can be made completely dark, has solid walls and an airlock to improve use of the equipment
Academic Lab	BRB 158	This lab has an older motion capture system, force plates and treadmill that are used for student education and community outreach.

Services

Human Subject Ethics Applications

If you plan to conduct an experimental study or test a new device that involves human movement and are unfamiliar with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s procedures, we can assist or prepare your application. For more information, please contact the Core.

Clinical Gait Analysis

A clinical gait analysis measures and assesses walking biomechanics, which provides information about joint movement and force generation. This information is provided from motion capture and force plates which show an individual’s interaction with the ground. All of this information will help to gain a better understanding of how individuals walk. View printible Clinical Gait Analysis sheet here.

Supporting or Conducting Full-Scale Studies

The laboratories can be used for projects or other research that involve motion capture, EMG, or any of the above-listed equipment. Some of this equipment can also be taken off-site for remote experimentation. Further, the Core can provide services involving data processing, experiment design, experiment execution, training and consultation. For more information, please contact the Core.

Rates

Internal Customers	$143
External Customers	$206

How to Initiate Work with the Motion Analysis Core

1. Complete a Project Initiation Form and send it to bmchmovan@unomaha.edu.
2. This will be followed by a communication from the Core to better understand your needs.
3. The Core will send a quote for the work. A Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement or Service Agreement may need to be completed.
4. Provide to the Core data or other items needed to complete the work.
5. Work commences.

Personnel

• Dr. David Kingston - Core Director
• Dr. Fabrício Magalhães - Research Scientist
• Dr. Felipe Yamaguchi - Research Associate