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
Impact of seat height and grab bars on postural stability and muscle activity of older females standing from a toilet.
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
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
For More Information, or to Participate in a Study
Please email Derek at derek.chin@ubc.ca