Research on biomechanics using motion capture.
The Gait Lab is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, research methodologists, kinesiologists, and engineers working together in a hospital setting. The team focuses on musculoskeletal disorders and treatments with special focus on joint replacement, joint preservation, and sports injuries. The markerless motion capture lab uses Theia Markerless software, which is optimized for hip, knee, and shoulder motion capture. The marker-based motion capture lab integrated into the orthopaedic clinic uses OptiTrack cameras, which are optimized for lower extremity motion capture. A suite of wearable sensors (inertial measurement units; IMUs) collects free-living physical activity and gait data. A full-time research engineer and gait lab staff are on site to collect, process, and analyze data.
- Marker-based motion capture data collection (hip and knee)
- Markerless motion capture data collection (hip, knee, and shoulder)
- Wearable sensor-based physical activity and gait data collection
- Biomechanics data processing and analysis
- Motion capture methods development
- Integration of biomechanics outcomes into clinical trials and clinical research (e.g., medical device trials)
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Fracture clinic | OptiTrack PrimeX 22 motion capture cameras (2) | Marker-based motion capture. |
| OptiTrack Prime 13 motion capture cameras (4) | Marker-based motion capture. | |
| OptiTrack PrimeX 13 motion capture cameras (2) | Marker-based motion capture. | |
| OptiTrack Prime 13W motion capture cameras (6) | Marker-based motion capture. | |
| Tower level 3 | Sony DSC-RX0 II Digital Camera (10) | Markerless motion capture. |
| Portable 2-step stairs (2) | For stair climbing/descending tasks in the markerless gait lab. | |
| Axivity AX6 inertial movement sensors (42) | Wearable sensors for free-living physical activity and gait data collection. |
Private and public sector research partners
- McMaster University