Profile
The research group led by Prof. Dr. Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting focuses on basic neuromuscular mechanisms whose functional consequences mediate both acute adaptations (e.g. muscle fatigue, pain) and chronic adaptations (e.g. aging, training, stroke, rehabilitation). The group develops methods to restore, replace and modulate lost or impaired motor functions.
Computational neuroscience, signal processing, modeling and electrophysiology are cornerstones for the development of new technologies and applications in motor physiology and neurorehabilitation. Applications are made possible by translating research knowledge from human experiments into clinical settings. This knowledge is used to further develop and refine rehabilitation interventions for individuals with spinal cord or cortical injuries or musculoskeletal pain.
Equipment
At the heart of the Neuroscience and Medical Technology Laboratory are various amplifiers for recording electrophysiological signals, as well as robotic and stimulator (electrical and magnetic) systems for inducing disturbances in human joints and nerves.