The Clinical Movement Performance Laboratory

The Clinical Movement Performance Laboratory (CMPL) is dedicated to promoting health and wellness and to optimizing movement performance for individuals of all ages. We use innovative technology to identify and treat movement mechanics related to pathology or suboptimal performance. Research conducted within CMPL will translate to improved rehabilitation and prevention strategies.

Directors

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Jenny Bagwell
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Sharon Teng
Jennifer Bagwell, PT, PhD, DPT
Assistant Professor
Hsiang-Ling (Sharon) Teng, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor

Collaborators

  • Emel Demircan, PhD
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, California State University Long Beach
  • Scott Ducharme, PhD
    Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, California State University Long Beach
  • Terry Grindstaff, PT, ATC, PhD, SCS, CSCS
    Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University
  • Dimitrios Katsavelis, PhD
    Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science, Creighton University
  • I-Hung Khoo, PhD
    Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, California State University Long Beach
  • Julie Peterson, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD
    Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University
  • Christopher Powers, PhD, PT, FAPTA
    Professor, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
  • Brooke Winder, PT, DPT, OCS
    Assistant Professor, Department of Dance, California State University Long Beach
  • Will Wu, PhD
    Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, California State University Long Beach

Automaticity of Motor Skill Following Running Gait Retraining

  • Principal Investigator: Hsiang-Ling (Sharon) Teng, PT, PhD
  • Collaborators: DPT, Will Wu, PhD
  • The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term effects of a gait retraining program with real-time visual feedback on motor skill retention and automaticity in runners with and without patellofemoral pain.

Effects of a Gait Retraining Program on Pain, Function and Running Biomechanics in Runners with Patellofemoral Pain

  • Principal Investigator: Hsiang-Ling (Sharon) Teng, PT, PhD
  • Collaborators: Jennifer Bagwell, PT, PhD, DPT, Will Wu, PhD
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the short- and medium-term effects of a forward trunk lean retraining program with real-time visual feedback on trunk kinematics, patellofemoral joint stress, pain and function in runners with patellofemoral pain.

Hip, Trunk, and Pelvic Floor Muscle Function During and After Pregnancy: Implications for Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain and Urinary Incontinence

  • Principal Investigator: Jennifer Bagwell, PT, PhD, DPT
  • Collaborators: Julie Peterson, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD, Hsiang-Ling (Sharon) Teng, PT, PhD
  • The purpose of this study is to identify trunk, hip, and pelvic floor muscle function (quantified via lower extremity biomechanics, muscle activation, and muscle morphology) with respect to low back/pelvic girdle pain and urinary incontinence with a goal of improving interventions and quality of life for pregnant and postpartum females.

The Relationship Between Lower Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Urinary Incontinence and the Strength of Hip and Trunk Muscles in Postpartum Females

  • Principal Investigator: Jennifer Bagwell, PT, PhD, DPT
  • Collaborators: Hsiang-Ling (Sharon) Teng, PT, PhD, Brooke Winder, PT, DPT, OCS
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, urinary incontinence and hip strength and trunk endurance with a goal of informing best interventions for postpartum females.

Research is conducted in the Movement Science Laboratory located in KIN 64. The space measures 90 x 50 ft (27.4 x 15.2 m) with ceiling height in excess of 20 ft (6 m).

Equipment

Bertec Corporation, Columbus, OH, USA

  • Force Platforms
    • FP6090-15-TM-4000 (QTY: 2)
    • FP6090-15-TM-2000 (QTY: 4)
  • Treadmill:  Split belt treadmill instrumented treadmill
    • Force Platforms (ITC-11-20R, QTY: 2)
  • Amplifiers:  AM6800 (QTY: 8)

BTS Bioengineering Corp., Milan, Italy

  • FREEEMG wireless EMG sensors (QTY: 16)

Computer Sports Medicine Inc., Stoughton, MA

  • HUMAC NORM Isokinetic Dynamometer

Delsys Inc., Natick MA

  • Trigno – Avanti EMG & IMU wireless sensors (QTY: 16)

Noraxon USA Inc., Scottsdale, AZ

  • Telemyo EMG (QTY: 8)

Qualisys, Göteborg, Sweden

  • Cameras:  18 Cameras (16 x Oqus 300+, 1 x Oqus 310, 1 x Oqus 210c)
    • The Oqus 300+ cameras are 1.38 megapixel cameras capable of 500 fps at full resolution.
    • The Oqus 210 & 310 models combine synchronized video recording capability with marker tracking.
  • 64 channel ADC

Simi Reality Motion Systems GmbH, Unterschleissheim, Germany

  • Aktisys 2D v2.1.4 active marker motion capture system
  • BlueCougar-X104fc-POE 2.3 megapixel video cameras (QTY: 2)
  • 32 ch ADC

Tekscan, Boston, MA

Hardware

  • F-Scan
  • MatScan
  • 3.3m Walkway

Software

  • F-Scan Research v 7.0
  • Footmat Research v7.0
  • MatScan Research v6.85
  • Walkway v7.66

1080Motion, Lidingö, Sweden

  • 1080Quantum Exercise and Training System

Misc Electronics

  • 70” 4K TV VIZIO M70-C3
  • HD Video cameras, JVC GC-PC100BU (QTY:3)
  • Computers
    • Desktop (QTY: 3)
    • Laptop (QTY:3)