Biomechanics Facility

Purpose built facility which enables collection of data using specialised equipment to understand and diagnose Musclo-skeletal conditions within individuals or groups.

The Biomechanics facility includes a fully equipped gait analysis laboratory with ample space and a consultation room for clinical use. This unique facility helps deliver our world leading research on clinical Biomechanics and rehabilitation technologies.  Using state of the art equipment, we can record and monitor all aspects of human performance ranging from children to the elderly. In addition, we have a full suite of systems to measure mechanical properties of a range of materials. The capabilities of this facility is evidenced through numerous research publications (over 500 research outputs in the last 10 years) which covers all areas of Biomechanics from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.  This area is also used for delivering core undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities. Our students make full use of this facility to collect data for many research projects and also for their continuing professional development (CPD). (http://blogs.staffs.ac.uk/staffsbiomech/) 

Equipment

  • Vicon Motion Capture System
  • Vantage Camera System
  • Vero Camera System
  • Vue Camera System
  • AMTI Optima Force plates
  • Tekscan 2m Walkway
  • Tekscan VersaTek Inshoe system
  • Delsys™ 16 channel Tringo system
  • Aixplorer® Ultimate ShearWave Ultrasound Elastography
  • Vision Fitness T9700HRT treadmill
  • RsScan 1m Advanced Footscan system
  • Perimed - Pericam PSI system
  • Perimed - Periflex 5000 Laser Doppler
  • Instron E300 ElectroPlus™ All Electric Dynamic Test Instrument
  • Flir® A35 IR temperature Sensor
  • Wispa 200 Hoist

Vicon Motion Capture System - Setting the Lab Origin

Vicon Motion Capture - Marker Preparation

Motion Analysis Data Processing

Centre of Mass Postural Assessment

Balance Assessment

Foot Function and Gait Analysis

Ultrasound Assessment

Staff

Photo of Biomechanics Facility

Location

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm 

Hub

Health and Clinical Skills

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021