Associate Professor Yumna Albertus

Neuromuscular physiology Researcher, Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Director of Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport Research Centre

Research Interests

My research mainly focuses on neuromuscular physiology and biomechanics, where I am investigating the neuromuscular effects of exercise rehabilitation in certain clinical conditions. My research has ranged from rehabilitation using robotic over-ground walking in spinal cord injury, exercise-based rehabilitation in cardiovascular disease, elite para-athletes with Cerebral Palsy. I also use innovative technology to monitor human movement and neuromuscular changes over time, including measuring single motor-unit activity. This allows for a deeper understanding into the physiology of muscle and the ability to investigate the effects of rehabilitation and exercise on neuroplasticity in the activation of more motor units.

Research Areas

Neurophysiology & Neuroanatomy • Cognitive & Behavioural Neuroscience