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Lab Overview

The Musculoskeletal & Human Motion Lab is directed by Dr. Kim in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University.

The Musculoskeletal and Human Motion Lab focuses on advancing our understanding of human motion through the application of biomechanics. The lab is dedicated to exploring musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries in sports using computer simulations and medical imaging techniques. A particular emphasis is placed on developing predictive models to identify individuals at high risk of patellofemoral pain, aiming to enhance early injury prevention strategies.

Our lab is currently investigating two key areas aimed at identifying athletes at high risk of patellofemoral pain. (1) We use freehand 3D ultrasound to track morphological changes in the gluteal muscles, examining their potential contribution to patellofemoral pain risk. (2) By leveraging wearable technologies such as inertial measurement units (IMUs) and wireless plantar insoles, we analyze movement pattern variations between injured athletes and healthy controls.

Through these efforts, we strive to provide valuable insights into sports injury prevention and rehabilitation.