The Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory has both in-house, lab-based equipment and portable equipment that can be used for free-living, real-world applications. Most equipment has been purchased within the last five years and is estimated to be valued over half-million dollars. Below is the current equipment in which we have demonstrated mastered proficiencies in physiological assessments:
- Metabolic Monitoring
- Two Jaeger OxyCon Pro Metabolic measurement systems (SensorMedics 2900 Vmax)
- Portable metabolic measurement systems (PNOE)
- Three-lead & 12-lead ECG options (MidMark Therapeutics, Mortara)
- Full cardiac monitor (Quinton)
- Three pulse oximeters (Nellcor N1000)
- Automated sphygmomanometer (Colin STBP 780)
- Diagnostic tools (sphygmomanometers, Opthalmoscope, Otoscope)
- Pulmonary Function
- Vmax Encore (CareFusion, Yorba Linda, CA) pulmonary function measurement and analysis system
- V62J autobox body plethysmograph (CareFusion, Yorba Linda, CA)
- 10 handheld portable spirometers
- Resmon Pro Oscillometry (FOT) System for respiratory impedance measurement using the forced oscillation technique and quiet breathing (MGC Diagnostics, St. Paul, MN)
- Ergometry
- Two electromagnetically braked cycle & recumbent ergometers (VIA Sprint 150P)
- Trackmaster treadmill ergometer with computer-controlled speed and grade (Trackmaster 425CP) (Fullvision Inc. Newton, KS)
- CareFusion series 2000 motorized programmable treadmill interfaced with the metabolic system
- Neuromuscular and Training
- Cybex Supine Leg Press and Chest Press machine
- FreeMotion Dual Cable machine
- Biodex S4 Pro isokinetic dynamometry system (Biodex Medical Systems Inc. Shirley, NY)
- Bowflex SelectTech adjustable dumbbells (5-85 lbs)
- Selected Olympic bars and weighted plates (5-140 lbs)
- Adjustable benches, stability balls, weighted training implements, stretching mats
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Test kit
- ViPR Pro full set (2kg, 4kg, 6kg, 8kg, 10kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 26kg)
- Two handgrip dynamometers (1 digital)
- Force-power electronic jump mat
- Wingate Anaerobic supplements
- Wearable and Stand-Alone Devices
- 2 Terabyltes Encrypted Digital Health Networked Server
- 26 Heart rate monitors (6 chest-worn Polar and 20 Scoche forearm-worn optical HR)
- 18 Remote Zephyr physiological status monitors (Zephyr BioHarness)
- 15 wrist-worn Physical Activity monitors (GeneActiv accelerometers)
- 10 Biostraps (Los Angeles, CA)
- 25 Oura Rings
- 25 2XU Graduated Compression Garments (Australia)
- 2 Android phones
- 2 iPad tablets
- A multitude of stand-alone blood pressure and blood glucose devices with Bluetooth capabilities
- Exergames
- BEAM Interactive Projector Game System (projected Summer 2020)
- Black Box Virtual Reality Gym (projected Summer 2020)
- Anthropometry
- Recently validated Octopolar, Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) Scale (Biospace Inbody)
- 2 Body fat skin calipers
- Postural assessment and 2D/3D Infrared BF% Scanner and iPad system (PostureCo)
- Safety
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation cart (fully equipped and regularly serviced)
- Portable AED unit
- UCLA Clinical Translational Science Institute
- Hologic DXA (Hologic 4500A, Hologic Inc, Bedford, MA)
- Bergstrom-type muscle biopsy needle, with suction
- GE portable ultrasound system (GE Healthcare, Pasadena, CA)
- Refrigerated Centrifuge
- Ambient Centrifuge
- -80°F Freezers
- Two treadmill ergometers
