Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR)

investigates the biomechanics of human movement with the intention of optimizing potential, performance, and functionality.

Contacts

Ronald Zernicke, PhD
(734) 647-0284
zernicke@umich.edu

Location

Institute for Social Research (Rm B0126)
426 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI

Affiliations
University of Michigan Office of Research

Who We Serve

University of Michigan Researchers and External Researchers

Core Summary

The Michigan Performance Research (MiPR) Laboratory helps elite athletes and everyday exercisers achieve their personal best. The lab investigates the biomechanics of human movement with the intention of optimizing potential, performance, and functionality. The lab utilizes body-worn sensors to conduct biomechanical research with real-world applications with the goal of advancing clinical assessments and monitoring techniques and training methods to enhance injury resiliency and promote lifelong health.

Service Categories: Human Research

Services

  • Biomechanical and motor control consequences

  • Musculoskeletal injury development

  • Performance monitoring and assessment

  • Wearable sensors


Equipment

  • 16 chnl emg system DTS
    Noraxon, Core Use Only
  • Breath by breath metabolic sys K4b2
    Cosmed, Core Use Only
  • Instrumented treadmill QUASAR
    Noraxon, Core Use Only
  • Movement biomech measurement system MVN
    XSENS, Core Use Only