1. A Multiple-Approach Framework for Human Performance Analysis Shihab Asfour, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Dean & Francesco Travascio, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Biomechanics Research Group Department of Industrial Engineering University of Miami

2. Biomechanics Research Group Mission  Foster research and development in Biomechanics, Occupational Biomechanics and Sports Biomechanics  Provide a forum for faculty and students to collaborate on research projects and to exchange ideas  Enhance current research programs with the Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Biomedical Engineering and Physical Therapy Departments  Develop new joint research with the University of Miami medical School  Train undergraduate and graduate students in this multidisciplinary field  Assist local industry for reduction of musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., back injuries, carpal tunnel, etc.)  Attract funding to support research, improve research laboratories, and support students

3. People Group Director Shihab Asfour, Ph.D. Research Faculty Francesco Travascio, Ph.D. Moataz Eltoukhy, Ph.D. Loren Latta, Ph.D. Students Mohammed Alamoudi Nojoud Al Hakeem Rafael Hernandez Shady Elmasry Cory Ferraz Andy Alvarez Burcu Biricik Sultan Malki Andres Ruiz Karina Rodriguez Research Areas Motion Capturing & Biomechanics Computational Modeling in Biomechanics Biomedical Image Analysis Robotics

4. L HResources Motion Capturing Electromyography Fluoroscopy Thermal ImagingComputational Modeling

5. Recreating adverse environmental conditions Other Facilities Environmental Chamber Total of 225 square feet Temperature control (32 to 100 °F) Humidity control up to 100%

6. Motion Capturing and Biomechanical Modeling Investigating Lumbar Spine Kinematics Spine Model

7. Investigating Muscular Activation Time (ms) Fraction of maximum strength (%) Output: Time sequence of muscular activation Magnitude of muscular activation Muscular power Energy spent Individuation of fatigue Right Medial Bicep Femoris Percentage of maximum muscular strength utilized during box lifting

8. Modeling Full Body Muscular Activation Full body computational model ~200 bones >200 muscles Includes joints, tendons, and ligaments Driven by Motion capture data External forces or displacements

9. Model Validation Fraction of maximum strength (%) Time (ms) Activation of trunk Modeling Full Body Muscular Activation Estimated muscular activation of left and right bicep femoris ranging from 30% to 40% of maximum strength Experimental measurements confirm ~35-38% of muscular activation

10. Thermal Imaging Before After Full body analysis Individuate areas of highest muscular activity Investigate muscle fatigue Investigate local injury/inflammation