Shoulder #Osteoarthritis is a chronic and often debilitating condition that affect as much as a third of those who are 60 and older to some degree. As the labrum wears down over time, it can lead to painful bone-on-bone friction, limited range of motion, and decreased mobility. Individuals suffering from shoulder osteoarthritis may experience persistent pain, stiffness, and difficulty performing everyday tasks. When shoulder osteoarthritis patients are referred to our lab, the utilization of dynamic Electromyography (#EMG) allows for the accurate measuring of neuromuscular activation during various everyday activities. These signals can then be analyzed to determine specific areas of weakness, delay, or efficacy present in the shoulder. This allows our healthcare providers to create a more personalized and effective treatment plan, leading to a higher quality clinical outcome for patients. #URochesterResearch University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) University of Rochester American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Orthopaedic Research Society American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Ilya Voloshin Gregg Nicandri Sandeep Mannava, MD, PhD Robert Bronstein Michael Maloney
UR Medicine Motion Laboratories
Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York 3,281 followers
#Disability #Function #Biomechanics #Biomedical Engineering #SportMedicine
About us
The University of Rochester Medicine Motion Analysis Laboratories employs cutting-edge technology to define disability & functional outcome measurements (DFOMs) and investigate the effect of surgical and conservative interventions on patients' quality of life as well as function and develop innovative rehabilitation techniques for patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Under the leadership of Dr. Ram Haddas, the labs consist of over a dozen rehabilitation engineers, orthopedics residents, and physical therapists. The laboratories include traditional gait, balance & fall prevention, virtual reality, injury prevention & tactical athlete, and wearable labs using EMG (electromyography), EEG (Electroencephalogram), pressure and force plates, and motion analysis systems. This will be combined with existing clinical and radiographic measures which will yield the optimal method for determining ideal patient-specific treatment strategies and recommendations for optimal return-to-work dates based on DFOMs.
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Rochester, New York
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2024
- Specialties
- Gait Analysis, Disability & Functional Assessment, Balance Analysis, Return to Work Assessment, and Return to Sport Assessment
Locations
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Primary
1 Miracle Mile Dr
Rochester, New York 14623, US
Employees at UR Medicine Motion Laboratories
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Zhe Chen
Data Science & Education Graduate Student
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Joshua Jones
Cognitive Sciences and Business Student at the University of Rochester
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Emily Schillinger
Rehabilitation Engineer at URMC Motion Laboratories
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José Corredor, EIT
Rehabilitation Engineer at UR Medicine Motion Laboratories
Updates
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Stress fractures account for up to 20% of all sports medicine clinic injuries. Stress fractures are injuries typically in the lower extremities, caused by repetitive loading during activities such as running resulting in pain. When muscles are fatigued, more stress is put on the bones allowing microscopic fractures to occur. Our lab offers advanced 3D running evaluations for runners and athletes of all ages. Lower extremity injuries like stress fractures can alter running mechanics causing asymmetry in gait. Kinematic variables like peak hip adduction, peak knee internal rotation, and knee adduction can be analyzed using our motion capture system to track progression back to sport after a stress fracture. #URochesterResearch #Kinematics #Runners #Athletes #StressFracture University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) American Medical Society for Sports Medicine NCAA #Trackandfield #CrossCountry #5K #Marathon
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Our database system enables efficient data storage by organizing all collected data from our labs, including EEG, EMG, IMU, kinetics, and kinematics data, ensuring easy retrieval. Clinical data is also integrated from multiple sources, including eRecords, eView, and patient charts, to create a comprehensive view of each patient, including patient demographic, radiographic, and patient reported outcomes, visit dates, surgical outcomes, and follow-up information. Rigorous quality checks are implemented to ensure data accuracy and completeness through validation rules and automated scripts. Scientists can easily retrieve specific data sets for analysis, using queries based on criteria and data type. Advanced data science techniques, including statistical analysis and machine learning, are applied to derive insights from the collected data This unified platform empowers us to unlock deeper insights into patient clinical outcomes and continuously refine our treatment approaches. #MotionAnalysis #Innovation #URochesterResearch #BiomedicalEngineering #BME #MovementAnalysis University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) University of Rochester University of Rochester Medical Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopaedic Research Society Goergen Institute for Data Science (GIDS)
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is caused by the compression of nerves or blood vessels at the ring formed by the top ribs. Its symptoms include neck and shoulder pain, weakened grip, swelling and coldness of the affected limb, and tingling and numbness of the fingers. At out Labs, we are assessing the disability and function of TOS patients in everyday activities, which can provide objective and detailed information to physicians and #PhysicalTherapists (PTs) gauge the state of the patients thorough their treatment. As a result of analyzing the kinematics of TOS patients before and after their treatment, we can provide physicians and physical therapists with valuable biomechanical and clinical information, which will allow them to provide the best treatment possible. #URochesterResearch #Biomechanics American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) University of Rochester American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Orthopaedic Research Society Ilya Voloshin Gregg Nicandri Sandeep Mannava, MD, PhD Robert Bronstein Michael Maloney
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Adult degenerative scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine that develops in adults due to spinal degeneration and usually affects people 40 years of age or older. Moreover, it is considered a musculoskeletal disorder that can cause a lateral curve in the spine and can lead to physical limitations that may qualify for disability benefits: This increased stress and pain in the back and spine often results in compensation and altered neuromuscular activity in these patients. Our lab utilizes electromyography (EMG) to track the neuromuscular activity of degenerative scoliosis patients during a series of everyday tasks. This analysis helps the spine team (Varun Puvanesarajah, Robert Molinari, Paul Rubery, and Ashley Rogerson, Ram Haddas, PhD, MBA) to better understand the patient’s limitations with regards to the utilization of their spine and any specific areas of weakness that may be present. #URochesterResearch #AdultDegenerativeScoliosis #EMG #MotionCapture University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) University of Rochester Medical Center University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Orthopaedic Research Society American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Scoliosis Research Society North American Spine Society
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Innovative tools and technologies could increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation and physical training outcomes. Two of our labs heavily use immersive environments using cutting-edge technologies. In our Fall Prevention & Balance lab, we challenge patients’ vestibular and somatosensory abilities through insights in balance and postural control. In our Virtual Reality lab, we create an immersive experience through the integration of advanced motion capture and instrumented treadmills for patients with lower and upper extremity disabilities. Gamification has the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation by increasing patient’s engagement, making therapy sessions enjoyable, and personalize treatment. #Rehabilitation #PhysicalTherapy #Innovation #HealthcareTech #CDP #VirtualReality #MotionLabs #Gamification #PatientCare University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopaedic Research Society Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X - University of Rochester
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Clinical data quality checks involve a combination of data validation techniques, statistical analyses, and machine learning models to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. At our labs, we utilize rule-based and constraint-based validation to check data ranges, formats, and mandatory fields. Statistical models are essential for quality checks, leveraging descriptive statistics to identify outliers. Additionally, regression analyses monitor data trends over time to identify quality issues and detect outliers. Advanced machine learning models, such as Isolation Forest and One-Class SVM, are used for anomaly detection, effectively flagging data points that deviate from expected patterns. Classification models such as Random Forest, Logistic Regression, and Support Vector Machines ensure consistency by accurately categorizing data and spotting discrepancies. These steps assist in cleaning and preparing data for further advanced analysis, minimizing the risk of inaccuracies that could compromise clinical outcomes. #MotionAnalysis #Innovation #URochesterResearch #BiomedicalEngineering #BME #MovementAnalysis University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) University of Rochester University of Rochester Medical Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopaedic Research Society Goergen Institute for Data Science (GIDS)
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Team building activities can contribute to the development of interpersonal relationships and social well-being in our lab. It can also improve communication, morale, and productivity, as well as bring a team together, especially when pizza, wings, and beer are involved. “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” Phil Jackson, head coach of the NBA champions Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Hall of Fame inductee University of Rochester University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) University of Rochester Medical Center University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
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There are more than 3 million concussion cases per year in the US. #Concussions are caused by sport activities, rapid acceleration-deceleration of the head, and falling, and temporary effect brain functioning such as memory, balance, and dizziness. In our Fall Prevention and Balance Lab, we use the Computerized Dynamic Posturography machine to assess balance disorders in patients with concussion. Through this technology, the Sensory Organization Test aims to objectively observe postural stability and assesses a person’s ability to properly use visual, vestibular and somatosensory inputs to maintain balance. This data enables clinicians to gain a better understanding of patients' concussion-related disabilities. #URochesterReserach #MotionAnalysis #Biomechanics #Concussionrecovery Orthopedic Research Society - International Section of Fracture Repair American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)