Interested in understanding if the chronic neural impairments & disuse of the upper limb associated with hemiparetic stroke lead to changes in muscle structure

We have found that spastic muscle, although having a normal stretch reflex, has a significantly higher intrinsic muscle stiffness compared to control muscle.

We are developing a minimally invasive tool to measure muscle force using fiber optics.

This study will help create a framework for the development of practical techniques to harness beneficial neuroplasticity in individuals with SCI.

This project's goal was to evaluate the clinical utility of a prosthetic hand by objectively quantifying whether people choose both modes while in their home.

Phones are a highly functional wearable sensor. This project looks at data gathered from the phone while those who have survived stroke carry a phone daily.

Our research addresses the role of multijoint stretch reflexes in the control of posture and movement in unimpaired human subjects.

The Center for Bionic Medicine designed a powered prosthetic arm that is specifically designed to be smaller and lighter than currently available prostheses.

Robotic powered prostheses have a number of built-in mechanical sensors that can gather information about the position, angle, and force exerted by the prosthetic joints.

This project uses a computer algorithm that can learn patterns and determine what movement the user intends to make. The user can thus control the prosthesis.

Our objective is to develop new implanted EMG systems to expand the algorithms used to extract information, improve performance and make configuration easier. 

The goal of this project is to develop a lightweight motorized leg and to evaluate this device in elderly persons with above-knee amputations.