The Clinical Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Laboratory (CBEPL) is dedicated to advancing knowledge in human movement, musculoskeletal performance, and physiological responses to exercise in both clinical and athletic populations. The 1,300-square-foot laboratory is directed by Dr. Rachel Koldenhoven Rolfe (Associate Professor of Athletic Training), Dr. Erin Lally (Assistant Professor of Athletic Training), and Dr. John Farrell (Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science) within the Department of Health and Human Performance.
The CBEPL integrates state-of-the-art instrumentation with applied testing protocols, allowing researchers to evaluate gait biomechanics, neuromuscular function, cardiovascular responses, and body composition. Faculty, students, and collaborators use this space to conduct interdisciplinary investigations into biomechanics, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation science, supporting a wide range of projects in clinical populations.
Major Equipment
- Bertec Fully Instrumented Treadmill – Provides precise measurement of ground reaction forces during locomotion
- Vicon Motion Capture System – 11-cameras for 3D high-resolution kinematic analysis of complex human movements
- Basler High Speed Cameras - 2 cameras for 2D motion capture integration with the 3D system
- Delsys Trigno Avanti Wireless EMG+IMU System – 16-channel system for capturing detailed muscle activation and movement analysis
- MotionMonitor Software – Integrates motion capture, EMG, and biomechanical data for synchronized collection and analysis
- Moticon Plantar Pressure Insoles with OpenGo Software – Enables portable assessment of foot pressure distribution and gait mechanics
- RunScribe Wearable Sensors – Measures running gait metrics, including shock, motion, and efficiency
- Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) – Provides gold-standard analysis of bone mineral density, lean mass, and fat mass
- Wheelchair Ergometer - Adaptive ergometer for exercise testing and training for persons who use manual
- SciFit Recumbent Stepper – Supports exercise testing and rehabilitation in clinical and general populations
- Lode Excalibur Sport Cycle Ergometer with dual power meters – Supports cycling testing and training with the ability to assess total power production and individual contribution from left and right lower limbs
- Parvo Metabolic Cart – Captures inspired and expired air to determine oxygen consumption and substrate utilization
- VO2master Portable Analyzer – Determines oxygen consumption and substrate utilization in applied settings
- Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle – Integrates electrical simulation to either upper and lower extremity cycling to allow individuals to produce more forceful contractions than what would be capable on their own to achieve appropriate exercise intensities for health-related benefits.
- VALD Force Decks -portable force plates for characterizing the neuromuscular profile of athletes during multiple jump assessment