Motion Analysis Lab
Researching Motion
The Motion Analysis Laboratory in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Dayton is used to study human movement patterns to better help persons with musculoskeletal problems. We aim to help clinicians better understand, assess and treat the lower extremities based on sound clinical biomechanics research.
Our laboratory studies are most often conducted by department faculty and Doctor of Physical Therapy students. We also regularly collaborate with UD faculty from the Department of Health and Sport Science and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Three force platforms are embedded within a raised floor, and 18 Vicon infrared cameras aim toward the center. Using strategically placed tracking markers, the cameras will record the person's movements in 3D space as they walk, run, jump, squat or cut on the platforms. The data then helps us make discoveries about human movement for rehabilitation and performance purposes.
Hardware in the Motion Analysis Lab:
- Bertec force platforms - 3
- Vicon camera system - 18
- Noraxon electromyography system
- Biodex 3 isokinetic dynamometer
- General Electric Logiq S8 diagnostic ultrasound
- TechMed 3D structure sensor scanner
Software in the Motion Analysis Lab:
- Vicon Nexus
- Visual 3D
- LabVIEW
- Matlab
Participate in a Study
The following studies are actively recruiting research participants.
Sign up for a 3D study on how you move
What: 3D Motion Analysis during squatting and split squatting Also clinical measures of strength and mobility
When: NOW! Sessions last 60-90 minutes
Where: University of Dayton, Department of Physical Therapy
Raymond L. Fitz Hall, Room 220F
Motion Analysis Laboratory
Eligibility: Over 18 years of age, no recent ankle surgeries
Contact: Marshall Flynn - flynnm18@udayton.edu or fill out this interest form.
Research Team: Dr. Barrios (adviser), Danielle Updike, Matt Cesario, Jacob Hammye, Marshall Flynn, Eva Carbone
3D Motion Analysis of easy running with and without use of a tennis ball necklace training device
What: 3D Motion Analysis of easy running with and without use of a tennis ball necklace training device
When: One visit. Session is 60-90 minutes.
Where: University of Dayton, Department of Physical Therapy
Raymond L. Fitz Hall, Room 220F
Eligibility: Open to adults 18-45 years old that run at least 60 minutes per week
If Interested, Contact: Madison Scott - scottm27@udayton.edu
Austin Schlater was training for the military when a nasty back injury introduced him to physical therapy. Now he’s learning how to help others recover from their injuries as a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Physical Therapy at UD.
The Motion Analysis Laboratory is an asset to students in the physical therapy doctoral program.
Professor & Lab Director
jbarrios1@udayton.edu
937.229.5609 (office)
Clinical Assistant Professor
sheehank4@udayton.edu
937.229.5609 (office)
Graduate Assistant
schuelere1@udayton.edu
Graduate Assistant
updiked1@udayton.edu
Graduate Assistant
robinsona24@udayton.edu
Collaborating faculty (Health and Sport Science)
mbeerse1@udayton.edu
Collaborating faculty (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
akinney2@udayton.edu
Lab in Action
Some of the research projects that have come out of the Motion Analysis Lab include squat techniques, ankle mobility, running posture and more.
Lab in Action
Some of the research projects that have come out of the Motion Analysis Lab include squat techniques, ankle mobility, running posture and more.
Published Research
The following papers have come out of research conducted in the Motion Analysis Lab.
- Yacks, C. A., Kacmarcik, C. M. Y., Archambeau, C. A., & Barrios, J. A. (2024). Effect duration of a self-applied talocrural joint mobilization on restricted dorsiflexion: a repeated measures design. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2024.2424545
- Werner D, Casey L, Myers E, Barrios JA. Lower limb squat biomechanics and select clinical measures in chronic ankle instability. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2024;113:106211. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2024.106211
- Beerse M, Callahan C, Barrios J. Self-directed kinematic adjustments when learning the kettlebell swing in young adults. Sports Biomech. Published online January 4, 2023. doi:10.1080/14763141.2022.2161409
- Werner DM, Barrios JA. Trunk Muscle Endurance in Individuals With and Without a History of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Strength Cond Res. 2021;35(1):118-123. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002395
- Werner DM, Davis RW, Hinton A, Price SK, Rowland JL, Barrios JA. Three-dimensional joint kinematic and two-dimensional quality of movement comparison between lateral and forward step-downs. Phys Ther Sport. 2021;52:162-167. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.09.005
- Kinney AL, Giel M, Harre B, et al. Surface Electromyography of the Internal and External Oblique Muscles During Isometric Tasks Targeting the Lateral Trunk. J Sport Rehabil. 2020;30(2):255-260. Published 2020 May 5. doi:10.1123/jsr.2018-0442
- Beerse M, Bigelow KE, Barrios JA. The patterning of local variability during the acquisition of a novel whole-body continuous motor skill in young adults. Exp Brain Res. 2020;238(9):1797-1812. doi:10.1007/s00221-020-05840-9
- Kuska EC, Barrios JA, Kinney AL. Multi-segment foot model reveals distal joint kinematic differences between habitual heel-toe walking and non-habitual toe walking. J Biomech. 2020;110:109960. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109960
- Werner DM, Barrios JA. In-Line Half-Kneeling as a Motor Control Test of Core Stability: Known-Groups Validity and Reliability. J Sport Rehabil. 2019;28(4):395-398. doi:10.1123/jsr.2018-0031
- Mostaed MF, Werner DM, Barrios JA. 2D AND 3D KINEMATICS DURING LATERAL STEP-DOWN TESTING IN INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018;13(1):77-85.
- Bruening DA, Pohl MB, Takahashi KZ, Barrios JA. Midtarsal locking, the windlass mechanism, and running strike pattern: A kinematic and kinetic assessment. J Biomech. 2018;73:185-191. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.04.010
- Pozzi F, Di Stasi S, Zeni JA Jr, Barrios JA. Single-limb drop landing biomechanics in active individuals with and without a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A total support analysis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2017;43:28-33. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.01.020
- Barrios JA, Strotman DE. A sex comparison of ambulatory mechanics relevant to osteoarthritis in individuals with and without asymptomatic varus knee alignment. J Appl Biomech. 2014;30(5):632-636. doi:10.1123/jab.2014-0039
- Barrios JA, Heitkamp CA, Smith BP, Sturgeon MM, Suckow DW, Sutton CR. Three-dimensional hip and knee kinematics during walking, running, and single-limb drop landing in females with and without genu valgum. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2016;31:7-11. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.10.008
- Petit DJ, Willson JD, Barrios JA. Comparison of stance phase knee joint angles and moments using two different surface marker representations of the proximal shank in walkers and runners. J Appl Biomech. 2014;30(1):173-178. doi:10.1123/jab.2012-0147
- Tipnis RA, Anloague PA, Laubach LL, Barrios JA. The dose-response relationship between lateral foot wedging and the reduction of knee adduction moment. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2014;29(9):984-989. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.08.016
- Barrios JA, Butler RJ, Crenshaw JR, Royer TD, Davis IS. Mechanical effectiveness of lateral foot wedging in medial knee osteoarthritis after 1 year of wear. J Orthop Res. 2013;31(5):659-664. doi:10.1002/jor.22252
- Caldwell LK, Laubach LL, Barrios JA. Effect of specific gait modifications on medial knee loading, metabolic cost and perception of task difficulty. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2013;28(6):649-654. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.05.012