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Brent A. Alvar, Ph.D. – Vice President of University Research
122 East 1700 South • Provo, Utah 84606 • 801.375.5125
[email protected] • www.rmuohp.edu
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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions has operated
since inception without a dedicated research laboratory. On the
new campus, space has been allocated for such a human
performance research laboratory. Additional funding is needed
to equip the laboratory for full functionality.
Some of the benefits of having a dedicated research laboratory on
the RMUoHP campus include:
 Increased number of faculty/students conducting healthcare-related research in
Provo, Utah;
 Enhanced training of the RMUoHP students in state of the art human performance
laboratory techniques;
 Community health and performance testing including emergency responder agencies;
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 Opportunity to develop, perform and manage both internal and external research and
development as well as external validation of physiological metrics for the
health/human performance industry.
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The Rocky Mountain University Research Lab is a dedicated space at RMUoHP
that will be used by team of multi-disciplinary clinicians/researches (physical
therapists, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, physician assistants,
occupational therapists, nurse practitioners) that provide state-of-the-art
approaches to health and wellness, rehabilitation and performance
enhancement. It has three primary areas that it will serve the University:
Research, Education, and Community.
The primary plan of the Laboratory is to provide exercise testing/prescription
for athletes, community members, and public safety/service employees.
It will be used to look at the continuum of health related measures: illness –
health/wellness – performance optimization (Sport/Occupational) including
Cardiovascular, Muscular Strength Endurance, Body Composition and
Flexibility.
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The Research Laboratory will be used as a multi-disciplinary tool to
accommodate students and faculty experiential learning and research
environment at the University. It will be utilized for teaching and research
within the various curriculum that is currently being offered.
The Laboratory will also be used for community outreach
and collaboration as well as health promotion and wellness
programming. The activities will be centered on
cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength/endurance,
muscular power, resting metabolism, body composition,
functional fitness, occupational preparedness (fire fighter,
police, military, nursing, medicine etc.)
The need for the Rocky Mountain University Research Laboratory was based
on a Comprehensive Strategic Planning discussion. In addition, faculty were
queried as to what specialized equipment needs would benefit their
students/research and a prioritized list of equipment was generated. Space
was allocated in the University campus facility to house the laboratory.
The success of the lab will be measured in three
primary ways:
1. Research activities taking place in the space that lead to
matriculation from the various research intensive programs.
2. Faculty research taking place in the laboratory that lead to
scholarship of discovery and subsequent publication in
scholarly journals.
3. Engagement with the local communities (campus, Provo etc.) in
activities that enhance the fitness and wellness of the various
populations.
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Bod Pod
Metabolic Cart
Electromyography Equipment
Biodex Balance System
Timing Light System
Olympic Lifting Platform
Monark Testing Bike
Force Platform
Near Infrared Tissue Spectroscopy
Blood Glucose and Lactate Monitor
Muscle Function Testing Apparatus
Digital Scale and BIA tool
Goniometers and Hand Held Dynomometers
Bod Pod or DXA Scanner- $50,000
 Body Composition System
 Bone Density Scan
Metabolic Cart - $30,000
 Stress Testing (with EKG/ECG)
 Stress testing
 Max VO2 consumption testing
 Resting Metabolic Rate Testing
Electromyography Equipment $25,000
 Measure muscle activity levels during
various movements
 Observe muscle activity on a cellular level
while exercising and performing certain
movement
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Biodex Balance System - $15,000
Balance testing system including concussion
software
Fusion Smart Speed Pro – timing light system $15,000
 Ability to measure running speed,
accelerations and agility.
 Allows for video capture and movement
analysis
Olympic lifting platform, weight set, spinning
bar, collars, - $10,000
 Maximal strength testing and training
Monark Testing Bike - $10,000
 Bike is used to test respiratory endurance,
strength, VO2 consumption etc.
Force platform - $10,000
 Load cell for muscular power
measurement. Can be incorporated into the
lifting platform.
Near Infrared Tissue Spectroscopy - $10,000
 Measures of tissue oxygen levels
 Brain oxygen level testing
 Skeletal muscle oxygen levels
Blood Glucose and Lactate Monitor - $3,000
 Measure blood glucose levels and lactate
accumulation during exercise
 Blood Glucose/Lactate Monitor reviews during
exercise and acute training.
Muscle function testing apparatus - $3,000
 Apparatus to measure movement patterns to
detect imbalances or functional deficits.
Digital Scale and BIA tool - $3,000
 Body weight and composition
 Stadiometer
Goniometers and Hand Held Dynomometers
$2,000
 Measures joint Range of Motion and muscular
strength
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Goal: Establish an endowment for ongoing
research grants and maintenance.
Suggested scenario
10% annual maintenance fee - $15,000
 Allows for ongoing upkeep of equipment
 Supports faculty/student research program
122 East 1700 South • Provo, Utah 84606 • 801.375.5125
[email protected] • www.rmuohp.edu