Introduction

Performance Analysis Laboratory (PAL) provides the study relevant to 3D motion, EMG data, and energy consumption. Our subjects include normal people, athletes, and patients with frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, patellofemoral pain syndrome, ACL injury, etc. To investigate the relationship of predictive risk factors and sensorimotor control problem can provide the evidence to support the clinical diagnosis and treatment plan. Currently, there are two projects in progress, including “Dynamic control during active limb motion in subjects with shoulder instability” and “Determining shoulder kinematics in the predication of progress of frozen shoulder syndrome.” In the future, we plan to examine the study relevant to virtual reality, muscle fatigue, proprioception feedback, and energy consumption.

Faculty

Research achievement and future work:

Project	Duration
Dynamic control during active limb motion in subjects with shoulder instability : development of a new propioception feedback index, examination of the relationships between muscle control and the index, and verification of the treatment effect of electrom	NSC	08'/08 - 11'/07
Determining shoulder kinematics in the predication of progress of frozen shoulder syndrome: a prediction method, validation of the method, and clinical application	NSC	07'/08 - 10'/07
Secondary motions and associated muscular activities of the shoulder during arm elevation in patients with shoulder tightness	NSC	06'/08 - 07'/07
Mobilization techniques in patients with frozen shoulder: a randomized multiple-treatment trial	NSC	05'/08 - 06'/07

Equipment

RT3 tri-axial accelerometer	The portable device is designed to measure the tri-axial vector data in activity units and kilocalories for daily activity.
Fastrak 3D Digitizer	The device is the accurate electromagnetic tracking system to capture the 6 degrees of freedom movement within 3 cubic meters for motion analysis.
DL-32 Strain Gage Transducer	The device detects the strain of the load and transfers the signal to the neurodata amplifier for mobilization technique analysis.
Myotonometer	This hand-held, computerized, electronic device quickly quantifies muscle stiffness by measuring the force applied and the change of displacement.
Neurodata Amplifier Biopac MP150	This device provides data acquisition and analysis for EMG signals during the activation of muscle contraction.
MicroFET2 Muscle Tester	This portable device provides measurement of force in multiple planes with accurate, consistent readings regardless of transducer positioning.

 

Contact

Floor 3, No.17, Xuzhou Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Lab 328

Tel: 02-33668126 and 02-33668157

Fax: 02-33668161