3D Motion Capture System

Vicon® Motion Capture, AMTI® Force Platforms, and Delsys® Wireless EMG systems work simultaneously to optimize the clinical relevance of assessments.

  • Post-Surgical Assessments

  • Improve Return to Activity Criteria

  • Monitor Rehabilitation Progress

  • Develop New Clinical Assessments

  • Sports Biomechanics

  • Performance Assessment

  • Injury Risk Evaluation

  • Evaluate Rehabilitation Protocols

Strength, Force & Balance Assessment

  • BiodexTM 4 Pro: Assessment of joint and muscle function at any joint angle for any joint

  • BiodexTM Balance System: Assessment of balance and motor control

  • Digital Handheld Dynamometry: On-site or in-clinic practical assessment of joint function

  • Systems compatible with EMG to facilitate in-depth investigation into muscle control and activation.

  • VALD ForceDecks: Mobile digital force plate systems for onsite assessment of stability, balance, lower and upper body performance and assessments of limb symmetry. These platforms are optimal for tracking rehabilitation progress and athletic performance.

Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Aerobic Performance Testing

MGC Diagnostics Corp. Metabolic Testing System Capabilities:

  • Cardiovascular health testing/screening

  • Aerobic performance (VO2 max)

  • Pulse oximetry

  • Resting metabolic rate

  • Lung Function

Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA): GE Lunar iDXATM

System capabilities combine with the expertise and innovative protocols of laboratory personnel to produce cutting edge research.

  • Bone densitometry and composition (regional and site specific)

  • Lean, fat and visceral fat mass composition (total and regional)

  • Tracking patient progress as they recover muscle mass and bone density following surgery.

  • Regular screening of patients and athletes for total and region-specific bone and soft tissue injury risk.

Blood and Tissue Sample Processing and Storage

These technologies facilitate the study of the physiologic processes that govern the body’s responses to injury, surgery, exercise training, medication and nutrition. Such research is designed to improve efficiency and refine interventions The presence of this technology in the Center along with other equipment elevates the quality of current and future projects and provides unique insights into a wide range of human conditions and activities.

Capabilities

  • Metabolic analysis of blood and saliva in the Center

  • Muscle and tissue processing

  • Short-term storage and transport of samples to partner facilities at Houston Methodist

 

Equipment

  • YSI 2900D Biochemistry AnalyzerTM for blood and saliva samples
  • Autoclave – instrument sterilization

  • -80O and -20O freezer storage

  • Centrifuges for blood and tissue sample processing

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