The Hominin Movement Lab
The Hominin Movement Lab is run by Dr. Nicholas Holowka, and is located in the Department of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo. The lab is focused on how humans evolved to move in a remarkably diverse range of ways. Our core research questions are:
To address these questions we use an array of field- and lab-based approaches to study the biomechanics and energetics of human movement. Methods include 3-D motion capture, electromyography, and respirometry. We study humans in both industrialized and non-industrialized societies, and focus on topics ranging from the evolution of bipedalism to throwing biomechanics.
- How did our species' evolutionary history result in our unique anatomy?
- What are the consequences of this process for musculoskeletal health in modern societies?
To address these questions we use an array of field- and lab-based approaches to study the biomechanics and energetics of human movement. Methods include 3-D motion capture, electromyography, and respirometry. We study humans in both industrialized and non-industrialized societies, and focus on topics ranging from the evolution of bipedalism to throwing biomechanics.