The UW Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory conducts research on the biomechanics and neuromuscular coordination of human movement, with applications in orthopedics and rehabilitation. Our experimental facilities include capabilities to record three dimensional kinematics, kinetics and dynamic images during movmement. Computer simulations are used to characterize musculotendon dynamics, estimate internal loadings and test principles guiding movement control. The overall goal of the research is to establish a scientific basis for the clinical treatment and prevention of impairments that limit locomotor performance.

Recent News May 2013 Congratulations to Jason Franz for being awarded an F32 Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the NIH. The title of his proposal is "Mechanics of the Aging Achilles Tendon with Implications for Walking Performance." May 2013 Arezu Monawer was awarded the Best Oral Presentation at the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Research and Design Symposium. The title of her talk was "Redesign and Fabrication of a MR compatible Loading Device to Assess Injury and Surgically Induced Changes in Knee Mechanics." Congrats Arezu! (More News)