The program's proximity to both rural communities and major population centers (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) provides opportunities for the continued development of strong partnerships with healthcare systems, academic institutions, and community organizations, supporting innovative initiatives in education, scholarship, and service. Research facilities within the department's Advanced Interdisciplinary Movement Sciences Laboratory include 12-camera infrared motion tracking system with integrated EMG and force plates, Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, metabolic cart, diagnostic ultrasound, and more.