Cellular Exercise Physiology Lab
The primary focus of the Cellular Exercise Physiology Laboratory (CEPL) is to examine how the immune system, in conjunction inflammatory mediators that direct immune responses, influence recovery and adaptation following acute and chronic exercise interventions. The CEPL also examines how nutrition and dietary supplements impact these responses. Located in Biological Sciences building, the 400 sq. ft. CEPL houses state-of-the-art equipment used in the analysis of various blood constituents.
Cognition, Neuroplasticity, & Sarcopenia (CNS) Lab
The CNS Lab conducts high-quality interdisciplinary clinical research among diverse populations of all ages. We investigate the neurophysiological origins of lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries, with a focus on developing therapeutic interventions to enrich orthopedic rehabilitation. Our research also encompasses age-related physiological changes, disuse muscle atrophy, and the effects of resistance training on musculoskeletal health and recovery. By integrating these areas of study, we aim to advance orthopedic care, promote active lifestyles, and enhance recovery processes for individuals across different age groups and conditions.
Exercise Physiology Intervention & Collaboration (EPIC) Lab
The Exercise Physiology Intervention & Collaboration (EPIC) Laboratory is a dedicated space utilized to administer exercise interventions of various modality and houses cutting edge technologies for the assessment of neurocognitive, neuromuscular and functional aspects of exercise performance. The facility is utilized for student and faculty led research projects and to teach lab sections that complement a number of kinesiology courses.
Physiology of Work & Exercise Response (POWER) Lab
The mission of the UCF POWER Laboratory is to assess the physiological response to exercise modalities and nutritional interventions aiming to enhance health, fitness and athletic performance. Through the application of exercise physiology and the analysis of human movement, we assist in addressing the contemporary questions of healthcare providers, fitness professionals, and sport coaches to aid in decision-making and strategic development. The POWER Laboratory has the capability to measure both physical performance and the metabolic response to field- and laboratory-based exercise protocols.
Strategies for Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Optimization of Neuromuscular Growth (STRONG) Laboratory
The primary focus of the UCF Strategies for Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Optimization of Neuromuscular Growth (STRONG) Laboratory is to identify exercise and/or rehabilitation strategies that elicit the most robust physiological responses among men and women with a particular emphasis on neuromuscular and cardiovascular function. The laboratory examines various interventions to determine the applicability of exercise, devices, and/or external stimuli to promote or maintain human function in asymptomatic and clinical populations. The laboratory is currently applying Blood Flow Restriction exercise as a rehabilitative strategy to help restore neuromuscular and muscle function among people with multiple sclerosis. The laboratory is also evaluating the utility of Blood Flow Restriction as a countermeasure to offset the effects of prolonged spaceflight on cardiovascular function.
