The apparatus in the Biomechanics Laboratory is the equipment we use on a daily basis when conducting various projects focusing on the biomechanical evaluation of human movement. We make every effort to ensure that the Laboratory's equipment includes only the highest quality instruments, ensuring a high standard of research performed. All of the laboratory's equipment is mobile, so that we conduct tests of a diverse nature. From standard gait testing to jumping to water sports.
Motion capture system
The basic equipment of the Biomechanics Laboratory is the BTS Smart DX 6000 system, consisting of 6 cameras that emit infrared radiation. It is reflected from the surface of passive markers attached to the object under study and then recorded by the system. As a result, the position of the markers in three-dimensional space is monitored. The cameras can operate at different frequencies, with a maximum of 500 Hz. Complementing the Smart system are applications that allow processing and analysis of the collected data. In addition, the system is enriched by dynamometer platforms and a muscle activity test kit.
Dynamometer platforms
Two AMTI dynamometer platforms, embedded in the path of the laboratory, allow us to record ground reaction forces and their points of application while monitoring movement. They operate at a frequency of 500 Hz and a resolution of 0.001 N. The path is constructed in a modular way. This allows us to transform the lab layout at will for different tests - gait, stair walking, jumping and many others.
EMG apparatus
The EMG Muscle Signal Acquisition and Analysis System is an eight-channel surface EMG kit. It consists of electrodes and transmitters that, when correctly positioned on the body of the subject, record the electrical impulses generated by the muscles. The equipment works wirelessly via WiFi communication, which ensures freedom of movement during recording. The equipment is complemented by Noraxon's dedicated software for EMG signal acquisition, processing and analysis.
AXIS Dynamometer
Complementing the apparatus in the biomechanics laboratory is the AXIS dynamometer. The external force that sets the body in motion is often used in research. Therefore, in order to record it, we use the AXIS dynamometer, which allows us to record up to 100 kN, the course of the force over time and its maximum value. The dynamometer uses Bluetooth connectivity for communication.
K-FORCE Plates v3
Two portable, wireless stabilometer platforms designed for balance, proprioception and symmetry strength assessment and rehabilitation. Thanks to their small size, they allow testing outside the Laboratory space.
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Baropodometric mat
The freeMED platform is a mat on which resistive sensors are distributed over the entire surface. Each of them separately provides data on the pressure and force exerted on it, so that during the test a map of pressure distribution and ground reaction force is obtained, along with the point of its application COP. The mat is an ideal tool for conducting gait, bigu or stability studies.
