Areas of Research
We are constantly undertaking multiple projects in the lab, and are publishing research constantly. For a list of our published works, see Dr. Jakobi’s google scholar.
Our current areas of research include:
- The effect of Motor Imagery Training on force steadiness
- Force steadiness through phases of the menstrual cycle
- Fall-risk prediction using an AI model
- The effect of tendon mechanics on force modulation in males and females
- The influence of medication on force steadiness in persons with Parkinson’s disease
- The effects of interlimb asymmetries on functional decline
Most Recent Publications
Short term effects of contralateral tendon vibration on motor unit discharge rate variability and force steadiness in people with Parkinson’s disease.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/aging-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1301012/full
Motor Imagery Improves Force Control in Older and Young Females
https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.02.616364
The influence of assistive technology and home modifications on falls in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review protocol
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-023-02354-7
Using Grab Bars Increases Postural Stability of Older Adults When Rising from a Toilet
For More Information, or to Participate in a Study
Please email Derek at derek.chin@ubc.ca