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 UWNMBL attended ACSM 2013! Laura Chernak, Rachel Lenhart, Jen Sanfilippo and Christa Wille presented their research at the conference, and Dr. Darryl Thelen gave a keynote lecture on musculoskeletal modeling. May 2013 Congratulations to May 2013 UWNMBL Graduates: Rachel Lenhart (MS Mechanical Engineering), Tanner Marshall (MS Biomedical Engineering), Taylor Powers (MS Biomedical Engineering), and Dan Volk (BS Mechanical Engineering). (More News)