Shoulder Research
The
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory has been investigating shoulder pathologies
for more than a decade. Our research is a collaborative effort of knowledgeable
and experienced clinicians and scientists dedicated to the study of pathological
shoulder characteristics in an attempt to improve the prevention, treatment
and rehabilitation of such pathologies.
The
shoulder research projects are designed to identify functional shoulder
characteristics associated with various shoulder pathologies. Identifying
sensorimotor, kinematic, and kinetic discrepancies may assist clinicians
in the early recognition of potential pathology, as well as provide the
most effective treatment procedures to alleviate symptoms and structural
damage. The incidence of shoulder pathologies and subsequent time lost
from athletic competition/work continues to increase. Recent advancements
in research technology may provide answers to questions regarding the
shoulder that have plagued clinicians for years.
Our research is dedicated to the identification of: shoulder characteristics which may predispose individuals to developing pathology; characteristics present in pathological shoulders; the most effective treatment procedures for returning patients with shoulder pathologies to pre-injury status; and evaluation measures which may be used by clinicians to proficiently diagnose/evaluate pathological shoulders
