Resources
Center for Health and Human Performance
http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/ens/hpl/
The Center for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) is a unique facility within the School of Public Health and Health Professions that combines research, service and education to enable individuals to live at an optimal level of wellness, fitness and performance. The Center’s major goal is to generate scientific-based research findings to improve the human condition. This mission applies to both healthy and unhealthy populations and is accomplished by blending expertise in diet analysis and counseling, disease risk appraisal, fitness assessment and programming, and performance enhancement. Whether you are interested in disease risk management, living in the highest state of wellness, or in elite athletic performance the CHHP can fulfill your needs.
Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory
http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/ens/biomechanics/
A variety research studies are currently being undertaken in the Biomechanics of Human Movement (BHM) Laboratory which is predicated on the School of Public Health and Health Professions mandate of addressing public health issues related to aging, inflammation and chronic diseases.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent rheumatic diseases and knee OA is the leading cause of functional disability. The incidence of knee OA is predicted to increase, which correlates with increased obesity rates as the population ages. Pain and instability are the common complaint, limiting functional performance and quality of life. Not only consequent for the individual, osteoarthritis is a considerable burden to society because of its chronic course and the high costs associated with treatment interventions, which are important public health issues. Consequently there is a need for improved methods in treating the disease as well as understanding the mechanisms of progression.
