Center for Rehabilitation Research

The Clinical Anatomy Research Laboratory (CARL) investigates human anatomical structures and their relationships to musculoskeletal pathology. The research aims to provide anatomical evidence supporting the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions. This lab is located in the Institute of Anatomical Sciences.

The Clinical Biomechanics Research Laboratory (CBL) investigates morphological, environmental, and task factors leading to altered movement outcomes, performance, and injury risk. The research focuses on gait and overhead upper extremity movement patterns in individuals across the lifespan engaged in daily living, exercise, and sports activities. The CBL is a spacious 1,347 square-foot laboratory, offering ample room for its activities.

The Clinical Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory (CML) investigates the tissue-level etiology and treatment of orthopedic conditions. The research aims to improve knowledge, enhance the understanding of rehabilitation practices, and advance new therapies to improve clinical outcomes. The CML is a 915 square-foot laboratory, providing sufficient space for its operations.

The Clinical Postural Control Research Laboratory (CPL) investigates standing balance control under challenging pathological, environmental, or task conditions. The goal is to identify and treat underlying pathologies that impair balance and place individuals at an increased risk of falling. The CML is a 277 square-foot laboratory, offering a compact yet functional space for its activities.

The Clinical Sports Performance Research Laboratory (CSPRL) investigates the intersection between medical/clinical practice and the technical aspects of athletic performance within and among athletes and the physically active. With a shared focus on injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and peak performance, the CSPRL leverages both established and emerging technologies to examine the impact of a variety of treatment and training strategies, modalities, and assessment tools. The CML is a 151 square-foot laboratory, providing a small but efficient space for its operations.