Pediatric Sports Medicine

Human Performance Laboratory

The Human Performance Laboratory at the Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center was established by Cincinnati Children’s to provide a technology-driven laboratory to continually advance and validate cutting-edge injury prevention and athletic development programs. Our main focus is on conducting research on the effects of dynamic neuromuscular training programs and prescreening evaluations on injury and performance in athletes.

Motion Analysis

The motion analysis system at the Human Performance Laboratory is a first-of-its-kind functional analysis system for research and clinical applications. The system consists of an all-digital  10-camera real-time 3D motion-analysis system. It is used in studies involving:

• Injury prevention 
• Performance enhancement 
• Training and rehabilitative treatment methods 
• Surgical outcomes

The information gained from the Human Performance Laboratory is invaluable to physicians, therapists, trainers and coaches who want to help athletes achieve peak performance and an injury-free season. The Human Performance Laboratory is also developing an injury-screening test that will help identify those athletes that might be at a greater risk for sports injuries.

For more information on The Human Performance Lab, visit our research site or contact us.