Research

Clinical Neuromuscular Dynamics

This project aims to understand changes in neuromuscular structure and function with aging or after a neuromuscular disorder. In particular, we address the question of how the altered neuromuscular factors contribute to reduced muscle performance or muscular contraction efficiency, using various biomechanical tools, ultrasound imaging techniques, and computer simulation approaches. We expect that our findings will not only enhance our scientific knowledge but also provide a scientific basis for designing more effective interventions.

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering

This project aims to develop non-invasive, more practical techniques for an objective assessment of neuromuscular properties and of functional movements. We use various biomechanical tools, imaging techniques, and machine learning approaches. We expect that our proposed techniques will allow us to better understand potential changes in neuromuscular properties with aging or after a neuromuscular disorder and to track neuromuscular properties in the course of exercise or rehabilitation intervention. We also hope that the proposed techniques will help clinicians diagnose disease-related neuromuscular changes earlier and monitor their progress in a more practical way.

Clinical Neuromuscular Adaptation

This project aims to propose potential intervention protocols for improving muscle performance or muscular contraction efficiency. To strengthen neuromuscular interaction, we use various neurophysiological techniques for fascilitating sensorimotor pathways and develop more effective robotic devices for promoting neuromuscular adaptation. We expect that our findings will not only provide a scientific basis for neuromuscular adaptation to exercise or rehabilitation interventions but also propose more effective interventions that can be applied in clinical practice.