Motion Analysis Laboratory
Children's Hospital
3020 Children's Way, MC 5054
San Diego, CA 92123

tel: (858) 966-8415
fax: (858) 966-7494
email:
info@sdchp.com

 

 

 

Research at the Center for Human Performance (CHP) is a primary focus. With projects subsidized by research grants, endowments, and industry funding, the CHP has been able to initiate solid evidence based research in the areas of footwear biomechanics, pitching pathomechanics, ACL reconstructive techniques, and various motion analysis applications.

The following is a brief list of studies conducted by the CHP:

Aguinaldo, AL, Buttermore, J, and Chambers, HG. 2007. Effects of upper trunk rotation on shoulder joint torque between baseball pitchers of various levels. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 23, 42-51. more info

Aguinaldo, AL, Wyatt, MP, Sutherland, DH, Chambers, HG, 2004. Mechanical work performed on the body center of mass during walking in typical children and children with spastic diplegia. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 46(S99): 23.

Aguinaldo, AL, Wyatt, MP, Chambers, HG, Sutherland, DH, 2003. Accuracy of the functional method in locating the joint center of the abnormal hip, Gait & Posture . (Nominated for Best Paper Award, 2004) more info

Aguinaldo, AL, and Mahar, AT, 2003. Impact loading in running shoes with cushioning column systems. Journal of Applied Biomechanics , 19(4), 353-360.
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Aguinaldo, AL, Litavish, MJ, and Morales, AO. 2002. Comparison of transient force attenuation between three types of heel cushions used in athletic footwear. Gait & Posture , 16(S1), 100-101.

Aguinaldo, AL and Quigley, E. 2001. Influence of an electronic prosthetic knee on the kinematics of transfemoral amputee gait. Gait & Posture, 13(3), 298-299.

Recruitment
The CHP is currently recruiting test subjects for the following research projects:

EFFECTS OF SEQUENTIAL BODY MOTION ON ELBOW VALGUS LOAD DURING BASEBALL PITCHING
sponsored by Major League Baseball
Criteria: must be a baseball pitcher (>18 yrs) in good health from the high school, college, or pro level
PI: Arnel Aguinaldo, MA, ATC (858-966-5424)

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