CERPL听is located in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at McGill University and offers direct and indirect access to following research equipment and infrastructure:
- SensorMedics (Vmax) Cardiopulmonary Exercise test systems
- Electronically braked cycle ergometers (both concentric and eccentric) and motorized treadmills
- Dynamic respiratory muscle function measurement system, including multipair esophageal electrode-balloon catheters for measurement of the diaphragm EMG and respiratory pressures
- Pulmonary function test equipment (e.g., spirometer, body plethysmograph, forced oscillometry, single & multiple breath nitrogen washout)
- Bronchial challenge test equipment
- Non-invasive (PhysioFlow庐) cardiovascular hemodynamic measurement device
- Peripheral locomotor muscle EMG measurement system
- iDEXA scanner for assessment of whole and regional body composition as well as bone mineral density
- Biodex dynamometer for measurement of muscle strength and endurance
- Carbon dioxide rebreathing test system to evaluate ventilatory chemoreflex characteristics
- Blood biochemistry measurement & analysis devices
- CT scanner
- Ultrasound
- Rehabilitative exercise training facilities
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