APEX Laboratory
The exercise physiology laboratory (APEX laboratory) brings together three technical platforms having high-tech devices for the conduct of clinical studies.
The equipment of the different platforms enables the non-invasive assessment of cardiorespiratory and muscle function in patients with cardiovascular diseases and athletes.
Equipment and Services
Pavilion U Platform (moderate-risk population)
Respiratory Assessment (comprehensive airway assessment, pulmonary compliance, diffusion):
- Plethysmographic box (VMax ENCORE 22D, Vyaire)
- Plethysmographic box (Platinum Elite DL, MGC Diagnostics)
Cardiorespiratory Assessment (VO2 max, gas exchange measurements at rest and during exercise, resting metabolism)
- Two portable gas analyzers (Oxycon Mobile, Vyaire)
- Bicycle with an electromagnetic brake (Corival Lode)
- MRI bike (Lode)
- Treadmill (DESMO, Woodway)
- Stationary gas analyzer (Spectra Vmax X29N, Vyaire)
Muscle Assessment
- Isokinetic strength (Biodex S4 pro, Atlas Medic)
- Force transducer (MP150, Biopac)
- Magnetic stimulation (Bistim, Magstim)
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (Rapid 2, Magstim)
- Surface electromyography (FreeEMG 300, BTS Bioengineering)
Other Equipment
- Continuous blood pressure monitor (Nexfin, BMEYE)
- Near-infrared spectrometer (OptiplexTS, ISS)
- Portable 12-lead electrocardiogram (Mortara)
- Two pulse oximeters with continuous measure and Bluetooth technology (MASIMO)
- Bioimpedance balance (Inbody520, InBody)
- Equipment for synchronization of analogue signals (Powerlab, ADinstrument)
PPMC Platform (high-risk population)
Cardiorespiratory Assessment (VO2 max, gas exchange measurements at rest and during exercise, resting metabolism)
- Stationary gas analyzers (CPX Ultima Cardio2, MGC diagnostics)
- Bicycle with an electromagnetic brake (Corival Lode)
- “Pedalo” bike with an electromagnetic brake (Recumbent, Lode)
- Arm ergometer pedal exerciser with an electromagnetic brake (Angio, Lode)
- Treadmill (TMX 425, Trackmaster)
- Bioimpedance balance (Inbody520, InBody)
Pavilion A Platform (low-risk population or high performance)
Cardiorespiratory Assessment (VO2 max, gas exchange measurements at rest and during exercise, resting metabolism)
- Stationary gas analyzers (CPX Ultima Cardio2, MGC diagnostics)
- Bicycle with an high performance electromagnetic brake (Excalibur, Lode)
- High performance treadmill with safety harness (Quasar, HP-COSMOS)
- Non-invasive assessment of cardiac output by breathing inert gas (Innocor, InnoVision)
Cardiovascular training on a bicycle (up to four participants simultaneously)
- Four bicycles with an electromagnetic brake (Corrival, Lode)
- Four three-lead wireless electrocardiograms (LCRM, Lode)
- Supervising and management training station
Service Request
In order to get the cost assessment for your project, and make a demand for services, complete the service request form (French only).
For any further information, please contact us at the following address: apex@criucpq.ulaval.ca
