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Biomechanics, modeling and functional assessment

Units : Laboratory of Anatomy, Biomechanics and Organogenesis | ULB190



Description :


The research themes of this joint team (LABO - LAF) include all anatomical, physiological, functional and biomechanical aspects of
the musculoskeletal system. Projects are aimed both at improving knowledge of morphology and biomechanics, and at developing
innovative methods of movement analysis and practical or clinical applications. This involves innovative approaches to
multidimensional data collection and analysis (including the organization of complex experimental protocols, the construction of experimental
set-ups, the adaptation and creation of hardware, and the development of algorithms and modeling methods). 
The resources found within the LABO make it unique in its field as it is one of the only places in the world to bring together
so many resources (motion analysis, medical imaging, body donation, etc.) with a multidisciplinary team that is well trained to
deal with the various aspects required for this research.
Current projects: 
- Evaluation and calculation of curvature profiles of the entire spine, as well as measurements of variations in thoracic
geometry. 
- Relating these curvature profiles to dynamic measurements of spinal mobility and observational assessments of spinal statics
in standing and sitting positions.
- Measurement of sagittal balance using force (AMTI) and dynamic pressure (RsScan) platforms.
Analysis of spatio-temporal parameters and changes in center of pressure and plantar pressures during walking in healthy
subjects and those suffering from low back pain.
- Validation of virtual reality methods for assessing mobility and proprioception of the cervical spine.
- Creation of specific musculoskeletal models, including the creation of lever arms in different body joints: hip, ankle, knee,
shoulder and jaw. 
- Development of original 'lhpFusionBox' data fusion software using computer graphics techniques. So-called “heterogeneous”
data (analysis of movements using stereophotogrammetry, 3D reconstruction using medical imaging and hyperrealistic photogrammetry,
manual and virtual palpation, digitization of dissections, etc.) can be integrated into the same spatio-temporal space to produce
quantified data. This software is used for most of LABO's doctoral theses.

List of persons in charge :


  • BEYER Benoît

  • VAN SINT JAN Serge