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What is ESSI?

ESSI is a University-wide initiative which accesses tremendous breadth and depth of expertise of:

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“Through ESSI, we are exploring the potential of emerging areas of research, leveraging investments with existing university research, evaluating new ideas and approaches, and accelerating the progress of new ideas to practice.”

Rebecca Cunningham
U-M Vice President for Research

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Novel Wearable Technology

The Michigan Performance Research Laboratory team incorporates cutting-edge technology into research projects to assess functional movement patterns across a variety of sport activities. RunScribeTM wearable sensors are a new form of technology in the lab that are capable of measuring key biomechanical outcomes during running, such as cadence (or step rate) and magnitude of loading. The research team will be able to leverage these lightweight, portable sensors to conduct prospective outdoor assessments, with the goal of understanding biomechanical features that relate to training, performance, and injury.

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MiPACE Study

The MiPACE study is a large-scale investigation looking at over 200 runners, and how fitness and health metrics change over an 18+ month period. Using wearable technology to track in-life data, and lab-based measures to assess musculoskeletal biomechanics and cardiorespiratory physiology, the MiPACE study is one of the largest of its kind. The results will have a profound impact on running related research questions, including training volumes, running related injury risk factors, and the effect of COVID-19 on running related fitness.

“This is a great opportunity for our coaches, trainers, and student athletes to work with faculty and industry partners to probe new approaches to optimizing both individual and team performance.”

Warde Manuel
U-M Donald R. Sheperd Director of Athletics

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