Neuromuscular Control Laboratory

About

NMLab (Neuromuscular Control Laboratory) researchers are conducting research in the effort to understand the complex relationship of the musculoskeletal and nervous system in the realization of human movements, the mechanical and physiological responses that occur under dynamic loads, and the coordination between muscles in multi-joint movements.

Research Infrastructure

• 8 cameras Image Capture Based Motion Analysis System (OptiTrack)
• 16 Channel Wireless Surface EMG system (DELSYS)
• 6-dof Force Platform (AMTI)
• Bicycle Ergometer (SRM)
• Electronic Angle Gauge, Force and IMU sensors
• Hacettepe Licensed Software: Visual 3D, Matlab, Labview

Researchers

• Dr. Hüseyin Çelik (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Pınar Arpınar Avşar (Assoc.
• Uğur Çelik (PhD Student, Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences, Sports Sciences and Technology USA)
• Master's Degree: Tuğba Çelik (Physician, METU Physical Education and Sports Department)
• Master: Doruk Orallı (Mechatronics, Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Sports Sciences and Technology USA)
• Doctorate: Emrah Korkmaz (Fzt., Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Sports Sciences and Technology USA)

Ongoing Projects

Completed Projects

• Project Coordinator / 2018- 2019. Motion Kinematics and Performance Evaluation Based on Biological Feedback, TUBITAK 1512, 39.000 $ (collaboration: METU, Mechanical Engineering Department.)
• Project Coordinator / 2015-2017. Investigation of Motor Control Mechanisms in Performing Multi-Joint Body Movements. TUBITAK, 3501-SAG-115S535, $ ​​122.350 (collaboration Istanbul University, Mechanical Engineering Dep.)
• Project Coordinator / 2018-2019. Investigation of the Effect of Strength and Fatigue on Dynamic Lower Extremity Movement Control. Hacettepe BAB, THD-2018-16658, 8000 $

Publications

• Arpinar Avşar P., Çelik H. Does minimizing co-contraction increase agility test performance? Isokinetics And Exercise Science, vol.28, pp.111-118, 2020
• Akyuz B., Arpinar Avşar P., Bilge M., Deliceoğlu G., Korkusuz F. Skeletal muscle fatigue does not affect shooting accuracy of handball players. Isokinetics And Exercise Science, vol.27, pp.253-259, 2019
• YILMAZ U., ÇELİK H., ARPINAR AVŞAR P. Kinetic Analysis of Landing Movement: Comparison of Volleyball Players and Sedentary Participants. Journal of Sport Sciences: Hacettepe University, vol.29, pp.1-14, 2018
• ÇELİK H., ARSLAN Y. Z., ARPINAR AVŞAR P. Examination of postural control mechanism before voluntary movements. Turkish Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, vol.28, p.83, 2017
• YILMAZ U., ARPINAR AVŞAR P., ÇELİK H. Foot preference and effect of force on landing kinetics and dynamic postural stability. Turkish Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, vol.28, pp.71, 2017
• Yılmaz U, Arpınar-Avşar P, Çelik H. The Effect of Time Constraint on Kinetic and Kinematic Variables in One Leg Vertical Jump. 18. International Sport Sciences Congress. 7-9 November 2020.
• Tezcan D., Bayır Ç, Arpınar-Avşar P., Çelik H .. Evaluation of static and dynamic balance performance on one leg. 18. International Sport Sciences Congress. 7-9 November 2020.
• Arpinar-Avsar P, Arslan YZ, Celik H. Investigation of Multiple Muscle Synergies During Dynamic Lower Limb Movements. 28-29. National Biophysics Congress. 6-9 September 2017, Istanbul.
• Arpinar-Avsar P, Celik H. Expert-novice differences in muscle synergies during recovery of posture after a drop jump. 11th Progress in Motor Control, 18-23 July 2017, Miami, USA.
• Celik H, Arslan YZ, Arpinar-Avsar P. Rambling and trembling in the analysis of postural adjustments prior to the self-selected and reaction time tasks, 27th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Neural Control of Movement, 2-4 May 2017 , Dublin, Ireland.
• Arpinar-Avsar P. The theory of muscle synergies in postural control during dynamic movements (Speech), 1st Walk and Balance Congress, 21-23 September 2017, Ankara.
• Yilmaz U, Arpinar-Avsar P, Celik H. Foot Choice and the Effect of Force on Landing Kinetics and Dynamic Postural Stability, 1st March and Balance Congress, 21-23 September 2017, Ankara.
• Celik H, Arslan YZ, Arpinar-Avsar P. Investigation of Postural Control Mechanism Before Voluntary Movements, 1st March and Balance Congress, 21-23 September 2017, Ankara.
• Yilmaz U, Celik H, Arpinar-Avsar P. Kinetic Investigation of Falling Movement: Sedentary and Volleyball Players Comparison, Sport Sciences Congress, 11-18 November 2017, Antalya.
• Arpinar-Avsar P. Investigation of the Relationship Between Maximal and Constant Load Emg Normalization Methods. 1 International Sport Sciences Congress, 1-3 November 2016, Antalya.
• Celik H, Arpinar-Avsar P, Arslan YZ. Examination of body sway changes in open and closed skills in preparation for movement, 8th National Biomechanics Congress, 20 October 2016, Ankara
• Arpinar-Avsar P, Celik H. Examining the relationship between performance and muscular coordination in agility tests. National Biomechanics Congress, 20 October 2016, Ankara
• Gürsoy H., Arpinar-Avşar P., Çelik H. Investigation of Kassal Symmetry in Strength Exercises Performed with Different Loads on the Upper Extremity, Sports Sciences Student Congress, Turkey, 2017
• Gürsoy H., Erdogan E. M., Arpinar-Avşar P. Examination of Stairs and Walking Exercises in Terms of Lower Extremity Muscle Activity. Student Congress of Sport Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey, 13 - 14 May 2016
• Consultant, 2017-2019. Examination of posture control in preparation for action, Uğur Yılmaz Hacettepe Üni. Institute of Health Sciences Sport Sciences and Technology USA
• Assistant Advisor, 2017-2019 Effect of Cognitive Task on Posture Control, Zeren Bampatzimopoulos Y.L Thesis (METU, Physical Education and Sports Dep.)
• Hazar Gürsoy (2018) Investigation of Muscular Symmetry in Simultaneous Bilateral Upper Extremity Movements ”
• Sinem Beril Sertoğlu (2018) Examination of the Learning Process of Cycling Skill

Links

Official Web Page
nmlab.org

About

NMLab (Neuromuscular Control Laboratory) researchers are conducting research in the effort to understand the complex relationship of the musculoskeletal and nervous system in the realization of human movements, the mechanical and physiological responses that occur under dynamic loads, and the coordination between muscles in multi-joint movements.

Research Infrastructure

• 8 cameras Image Capture Based Motion Analysis System (OptiTrack)
• 16 Channel Wireless Surface EMG system (DELSYS)
• 6-dof Force Platform (AMTI)
• Bicycle Ergometer (SRM)
• Electronic Angle Gauge, Force and IMU sensors
• Hacettepe Licensed Software: Visual 3D, Matlab, Labview

Researchers

• Dr. Hüseyin Çelik (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Pınar Arpınar Avşar (Assoc.
• Uğur Çelik (PhD Student, Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences, Sports Sciences and Technology USA)
• Master's Degree: Tuğba Çelik (Physician, METU Physical Education and Sports Department)
• Master: Doruk Orallı (Mechatronics, Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Sports Sciences and Technology USA)
• Doctorate: Emrah Korkmaz (Fzt., Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Sports Sciences and Technology USA)

Ongoing Projects

Completed Projects

• Project Coordinator / 2018- 2019. Motion Kinematics and Performance Evaluation Based on Biological Feedback, TUBITAK 1512, 39.000 $ (collaboration: METU, Mechanical Engineering Department.)
• Project Coordinator / 2015-2017. Investigation of Motor Control Mechanisms in Performing Multi-Joint Body Movements. TUBITAK, 3501-SAG-115S535, $ ​​122.350 (collaboration Istanbul University, Mechanical Engineering Dep.)
• Project Coordinator / 2018-2019. Investigation of the Effect of Strength and Fatigue on Dynamic Lower Extremity Movement Control. Hacettepe BAB, THD-2018-16658, 8000 $

Publications

• Arpinar Avşar P., Çelik H. Does minimizing co-contraction increase agility test performance? Isokinetics And Exercise Science, vol.28, pp.111-118, 2020
• Akyuz B., Arpinar Avşar P., Bilge M., Deliceoğlu G., Korkusuz F. Skeletal muscle fatigue does not affect shooting accuracy of handball players. Isokinetics And Exercise Science, vol.27, pp.253-259, 2019
• YILMAZ U., ÇELİK H., ARPINAR AVŞAR P. Kinetic Analysis of Landing Movement: Comparison of Volleyball Players and Sedentary Participants. Journal of Sport Sciences: Hacettepe University, vol.29, pp.1-14, 2018
• ÇELİK H., ARSLAN Y. Z., ARPINAR AVŞAR P. Examination of postural control mechanism before voluntary movements. Turkish Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, vol.28, p.83, 2017
• YILMAZ U., ARPINAR AVŞAR P., ÇELİK H. Foot preference and effect of force on landing kinetics and dynamic postural stability. Turkish Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, vol.28, pp.71, 2017
• Yılmaz U, Arpınar-Avşar P, Çelik H. The Effect of Time Constraint on Kinetic and Kinematic Variables in One Leg Vertical Jump. 18. International Sport Sciences Congress. 7-9 November 2020.
• Tezcan D., Bayır Ç, Arpınar-Avşar P., Çelik H .. Evaluation of static and dynamic balance performance on one leg. 18. International Sport Sciences Congress. 7-9 November 2020.
• Arpinar-Avsar P, Arslan YZ, Celik H. Investigation of Multiple Muscle Synergies During Dynamic Lower Limb Movements. 28-29. National Biophysics Congress. 6-9 September 2017, Istanbul.
• Arpinar-Avsar P, Celik H. Expert-novice differences in muscle synergies during recovery of posture after a drop jump. 11th Progress in Motor Control, 18-23 July 2017, Miami, USA.
• Celik H, Arslan YZ, Arpinar-Avsar P. Rambling and trembling in the analysis of postural adjustments prior to the self-selected and reaction time tasks, 27th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Neural Control of Movement, 2-4 May 2017 , Dublin, Ireland.
• Arpinar-Avsar P. The theory of muscle synergies in postural control during dynamic movements (Speech), 1st Walk and Balance Congress, 21-23 September 2017, Ankara.
• Yilmaz U, Arpinar-Avsar P, Celik H. Foot Choice and the Effect of Force on Landing Kinetics and Dynamic Postural Stability, 1st March and Balance Congress, 21-23 September 2017, Ankara.
• Celik H, Arslan YZ, Arpinar-Avsar P. Investigation of Postural Control Mechanism Before Voluntary Movements, 1st March and Balance Congress, 21-23 September 2017, Ankara.
• Yilmaz U, Celik H, Arpinar-Avsar P. Kinetic Investigation of Falling Movement: Sedentary and Volleyball Players Comparison, Sport Sciences Congress, 11-18 November 2017, Antalya.
• Arpinar-Avsar P. Investigation of the Relationship Between Maximal and Constant Load Emg Normalization Methods. 1 International Sport Sciences Congress, 1-3 November 2016, Antalya.
• Celik H, Arpinar-Avsar P, Arslan YZ. Examination of body sway changes in open and closed skills in preparation for movement, 8th National Biomechanics Congress, 20 October 2016, Ankara
• Arpinar-Avsar P, Celik H. Examining the relationship between performance and muscular coordination in agility tests. National Biomechanics Congress, 20 October 2016, Ankara
• Gürsoy H., Arpinar-Avşar P., Çelik H. Investigation of Kassal Symmetry in Strength Exercises Performed with Different Loads on the Upper Extremity, Sports Sciences Student Congress, Turkey, 2017
• Gürsoy H., Erdogan E. M., Arpinar-Avşar P. Examination of Stairs and Walking Exercises in Terms of Lower Extremity Muscle Activity. Student Congress of Sport Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey, 13 - 14 May 2016
• Consultant, 2017-2019. Examination of posture control in preparation for action, Uğur Yılmaz Hacettepe Üni. Institute of Health Sciences Sport Sciences and Technology USA
• Assistant Advisor, 2017-2019 Effect of Cognitive Task on Posture Control, Zeren Bampatzimopoulos Y.L Thesis (METU, Physical Education and Sports Dep.)
• Hazar Gürsoy (2018) Investigation of Muscular Symmetry in Simultaneous Bilateral Upper Extremity Movements ”
• Sinem Beril Sertoğlu (2018) Examination of the Learning Process of Cycling Skill

Links

Official Web Page
nmlab.org