Spanning 400 square meters (4300 square feet) and equipped with a 7-meter-high ceiling (23′), the Biomechanics Laboratory is a testament to the power of technological integration in sports science. Housing advanced equipment such as the Qualisys high-speed infrared motion capture system, Kistler force plates, Delsys wireless surface EMG, and IsoMed isokinetic dynamometers, the lab is a dream setup for researchers and athletes alike. This extensive array of high-end tools not only facilitates a comprehensive analysis of athletic movements but also paves the way for groundbreaking research in sports health and performance.
Optimizing Athletic Movement Technique
The application of the Qualisys high-speed infrared motion capture system in analyzing a table tennis player’s backhand stroke exemplifies the laboratory’s commitment to enhancing athletic performance. By meticulously recording and evaluating the stroke using reflective markers, the system provides coaches and athletes with invaluable insights into motion changes.
Qualisys analysis reports equip coaches and athletes with insightful videos and graphics to grasp technical details effortlessly, facilitating precise adjustments to enhance backhand stroke technique and elevate training effectiveness. This level of precision and comprehensive feedback in technical movement analysis underlines the lab’s role in advancing competitive sports through scientific inquiry.
The application of the Qualisys high-speed infrared motion capture system in analyzing a table tennis player’s backhand stroke exemplifies the laboratory’s commitment to enhancing athletic performance. By meticulously recording and evaluating the stroke using reflective markers, the system provides coaches and athletes with invaluable insights into motion changes.
Qualisys analysis reports equip coaches and athletes with insightful videos and graphics to grasp technical details effortlessly, facilitating precise adjustments to enhance backhand stroke technique and elevate training effectiveness. This level of precision and comprehensive feedback in technical movement analysis underlines the lab’s role in advancing competitive sports through scientific inquiry.
ENHANCING SPORTS EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Beyond athlete performance, the laboratory’s technological ecosystem offers a solid foundation for sports equipment innovation. The integration of the Qualisys system with force plates, EMG, and inertial sensors allows for synchronized data collection, crucial for evaluating and improving sports equipment design. Research on the impact of carbon plate stiffness in running shoes on professional marathon runners stands as a prime example of how the lab contributes to the development of high-performance sports gear, benefiting both elite athletes and the general consumer market.
Preventing Sports Injuries
Injury prevention is another critical focus area of the Biomechanics Laboratory. Through comparative analyses between injured and healthy athletes, the lab identifies risk factors for sports injuries, offering insights into safer exercise practices. The use of advanced motion capture technology to study running postures exemplifies how the laboratory applies its resources to safeguard athletes’ health, highlighting the importance of scientific research in promoting long-term well-being in sports.
Injury prevention is another critical focus area of the Biomechanics Laboratory. Through comparative analyses between injured and healthy athletes, the lab identifies risk factors for sports injuries, offering insights into safer exercise practices. The use of advanced motion capture technology to study running postures exemplifies how the laboratory applies its resources to safeguard athletes’ health, highlighting the importance of scientific research in promoting long-term well-being in sports.
Leading with Technology
Since its inception, the Beijing Sport University has continually embraced technological advancements to stay at the forefront of sports science research. As a pioneering user of motion capture technology in China, the university has been utilizing Qualisys technology for decades, starting from the MCU 500 system in 2000, advancing to an Oqus 300+ system in 2012, and now the latest Arqus 12 system, including underwater capabilities. Each upgrade signifies a technological leap and laboratory development; the lab will continue to adhere to the philosophy of “leading with technology,” contributing significantly to competitive sports and public health.
"From 2007 to 2024, our laboratory successively used three platforms of Qualisys infrared motion capture systems, and they have never let us down. The exceptional performance, especially with the latest generation of A12 cameras, has made our research much more convenient. "
Peng Cheng
The laboratory’s extensive research projects range from optimizing sports techniques and preventing injuries to evaluating the effectiveness of sports equipment and apparel. Notable research endeavors, such as the development of an ergonomics evaluation system based on virtual reality technology and the study of fatigue’s impact on biomechanical characteristics, underscore the lab’s pivotal role in advancing sports science. These projects not only contribute to academic knowledge but also have practical implications for improving athletic training and performance. Some of the notable research projects are exemplified below.
- 2024 Master's Thesis: Jia Na, "Development and Case Study of an Ergonomics Evaluation System Based on Virtual Reality Technology"
- 2024 Master's Thesis: Yabo Feng, "Impact of Lower Limb Fatigue on Biomechanical Characteristics of Young People Walking Stairs"
- 2024 Master's Thesis: Mianchuan He, "Effect of Personalized PAP Induction Program Based on Force-Velocity Imbalance on Lower Limb Explosive Power"
- 2024 Master's Thesis: Yu Gu, "Effect of Running Shoe Heel-Toe Drop on Lower Limb Biomechanical Characteristics in Amateur Runners with Patellofemoral Pain."
- 2024 Master's Thesis: Qinyu Xu, "Effect of Different Carbon Plate Stiffness on Running Economy and Lower Limb Biomechanical Characteristics"
- 2024 Master's Thesis: Yuduo Liu, "Impact of Fatigue on Maximum Strain of Hamstrings During Sprinting"
- 2024 Doctoral Thesis: Qingquan Song, "Impact of Different Levels of Exercise-Induced Fatigue on Lower Limb Coordination Characteristics and Performance"
- 2023 Anta Project: "Testing of Anta C10 Racing Shoe Series"
- 2022 The Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China: "Detailed Motion Measurement and Energy Efficiency Analysis of Large-Scale Rapid Musculoskeletal Movements"
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