Sport Biomechanics and Injury Prevention

Objectives

We study musculoskeletal biomechanics related to sports performance, mobility, and injury across diverse populations. Our research projects combine experimental measurements of human movement dynamics with computer-based modeling. A central focus of our laboratory is the prevention of fall-related injuries and the promotion of safe mobility in older adults. We also aim to advance the understanding of human gait and postural control through multidisciplinary approaches, including neuromuscular modelling, machine learning, and exercise interventions. Our goal is to conduct high-quality, evidence-based research that makes a meaningful impact on health and quality of life.

Themes

Mobility and Falls in Older Adults
Mobility and Falls in Older Adults
Wearable Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Wearable Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Exercise Biomechanics and Motor Control
Exercise Biomechanics and Motor Control
  • Exercise interventions and movement biomechanics
  • Motor control strategies across clinical conditions (e.g., low back pain, chronic ankle instability)
  • Education to increase public awareness and knowledge for injury prevention

Key Projects

Brain

A multicomponent exercise program to enhance mobility of older adults in care facilities

school

Development and evaluation of a novel hip protector through 3D-printing technology

Activity

Associations between fall biomechanics and injury patterns among older adults in residential care, through analysis of falls in long term care

Health

Explainable AI-based gait pattern analysis in older adults using wearable sensors

View

Effects of pickleball training on physical and cognitive function in pre-frail older adults

Brain

Bilateral sensorimotor function among people with unilateral chronic ankle instability

Activity

Gait control among children with developmental coordination disorder

Key Facilities and Equipment

Vicon Motion Capture System for Kinematic Measurements IMG_0009
Vicon Motion Capture System for Kinematic Measurements
Kistler and AMTI force plates to measure ground reaction forces
Kistler and AMTI force plates to measure ground reaction forces
Noraxon Wireless EMG Sensors for Muscle Activity Measurement
Noraxon Wireless EMG Sensors for Muscle Activity Measurement
Noraxon wireless motion sensors for on-field motion analyses
Noraxon wireless motion sensors for on-field motion analyses
FallScreen - Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA)
https://www.neura.edu.au/research-clinic/fbrg/
FallScreen - Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA)
GAITRite computerized walkway for gait analysis
GAITRite computerized walkway for gait analysis

Our Team

PhD Students

Ms Xiao-mei HU

+852 3943 5345

xiaomeihu@link.cuhk.edu.hk
Mr Kevin Tsz-yin LI

+852 3943 0649

tszyinn@link.cuhk.edu.hk
Mr Jia-hao SHEN

+852 3943 5345

shenjiahao@link.cuhk.edu.hk

Members

Dr Xiaoping ZHENG

Postdoctoral Fellow

+852 59716621

x.zheng@cuhk.edu.hk
Mr Ham Han-wen ZHANG

Research Assistant

+852 3943 5345

hanwenzhang@cuhk.edu.hk