Exercise Research - Physiology Laboratory
Sponsors:
Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) in the Birmingham VA
Medical Center.
Description:
The laboratory is equipped to perform multiple diagnostic evaluations of human function
including: 12-lead EKG cardiovascular stress testing (Quinton Q-Stress 12-lead EKG
system, TM65 treadmill); aerobic fitness assessment and exercise metabolism studies
(Physiodyne Max 1 metabolic system, TM65 treadmill, StepMill 7000 PT, 2 Monark cycle
ergometers); computerized strength, power, and fatigue assessment using force plates
and isometric and dynamic dynamometry; evaluations of exercise difficulty and/or
economy; surface electromyography and goniometry (Biometrics DataLink system); balance
assessment (Biodex balance system); and gait analysis system (Gaitrite WalkWay system).
Opportunity for faculty involvement:
The laboratory currently supports 2 clinical trials involving interdisciplinary
efforts drawing on expertise in physiology, cardiology, and geriatrics. Faculty,
postdoctoral and predoctoral students with an interest in initiating or participating
in ongoing exercise-based research are encouraged to contact the Director. The laboratory
welcomes collaborative efforts on future translational projects involving human
performance, function, and/or exercise training.
Additional information can be found at
www.physiology.uab.edu/BammanLab.htm
Facility contact person:
Marcas M Bamman, Ph.D., F.A.C.S.M.
Associate Professor, UAB Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Director, Center for Aging Translational Research Program
Director, GRECC/ University of Alabama School of Medicine Core Muscle Research Laboratory
Director, GRECC Mobility and Exercise Facility
Director, GRECC Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Director, Exercise Science Internship Program
Birmingham VA Medical Center
VAMC 11G, zip 0001
(tel) (205) 558-7064
(fax) (205) 558-4749
Web site: www.physiology.uab.edu
Leaders and key staff:
- Marcas Bamman, Ph.D., F.A.C.S.M., C.S.C.S., Director
- S Craig Tuggle, M.A., A.C.S.M. H.F.I., C.S.C.S., Manager
- John K Petrella, Ph.D., Research Associate
- Jeong-su Kim, Ph.D., Research Associate
- Ildiko Nyikos, M.A., Coordinator