We have laboratory facilities to assess different aspects of muscle function. This includes a Biodex dynamometer that allows for assessment of muscle force during isotonic, isometric or isokinetic contractions for a wide range of joints. This device can also employ a methodology that allows assessment of muscle fatigue. Additional capabilities for assessing muscle function include muscle electromyography.
To assess isolated muscle function we have expertise in measuring muscle oxidative capacity non-invasively using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS ). Furthermore, we have capabilities for sampling, processing and analyzing muscle biopsies (also refer to High-Resolution Respirometry core laboratory).
