Human Neurophysiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), Oshawa, Ontario
What the facility does

Research on human neurophysiology, influence of the neck on upper-limb sensorimotor integration, human movement and brain plasticity, and brain plasticity in immersive environments.

Areas of expertise

The Human Neurophysiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory is a cutting-edge research facility devoted to studying human neurophysiology and its implications pertaining to sensorimotor integration, movement, and brain plasticity. The primary focus area of the research is understanding the influence of the neck on upper-limb sensorimotor integration, exploring the relationship between human movement and brain plasticity, and investigating the effects of immersive environments on brain plasticity.

Through innovative techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration, the lab aims to contribute to the development of transformative approaches for rehabilitation and the optimization of motor function.

Research services

The Human Neurophysiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory offers measurement of electroencephalography (EEG) and evoked potentials.

Sectors of application
  • Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment

Equipment

Function

ANT neuro eego™ 64 channel portable EEG amplifier

Record EEG and evoked potentials from human participants.

EyeLink II eye tracker

Measure eye movement and record saccadic gain, vestibulo-ocular (VOR) and cervico-ocular (COR) reflexes.

OT Bioelettronica high density

electromyography system (64 channels)

Track multiple motor units from various muscles using dense array recording electrodes.

OptiTrack 3D Investigator camera systems (2)

Record kinematic data from spine and limbs during human performance.

Digitimer DS7 constant current stimulator

Isolated nerve stimulator to stimulate peripheral nerves to elicit somato-sensory evoked potentials and H-reflexes.

Meta Quest Pro VR headset

Run experiments in virtual reality (VR) to investigate brain plasticity.