The Biomechanics Research Group excels at the intersection of mechanical and biomedical engineering, with a strong focus on simulation techniques, including musculoskeletal simulation using multibody dynamics and finite element-based tissue simulation.
Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of biomechanics, from studying cellular mechanics to the biomechanics of humans and even animals like cows.
The group is renowned for its pioneering work in musculoskeletal simulation, leading to the creation of the AnyBody Modeling System, which later evolved into the independent commercial entity, AnyBody Technology. We continue to actively research and enhance simulation methods and their applications.
Our educational efforts primarily revolve around the M.Sc. program in Sports Technology and the B.Sc. program in Sports Science, both affiliated with the School of Medicine and Health. This has naturally fostered an interest in sports biomechanics, encompassing various sports like cycling, racket sports, and yachting.
RESEARCH AREAS
Musculoskeletal modeling is at the core of the Biomechanics Group's research. The group is the origin of the AnyBody Modeling System, which was spun out to a private company, AnyBody Technology, in 2001. Close scientific cooperation with AnyBody Technology has remained ever since with several joint research projects, also comprising scientidts from the Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI).
We research all aspects of musculoskeletal modeling, ranging from basic science to applications. The latter can be grouped into a number of categories:
- Orthopedics: How to design an knee replacement, or what are the forces crossing a metal plate for fixation of a fractured clavicle
- Ergonomic design of industrial products, for instance cars, hand tools and furniture.
- Occupational ergonomics: Which intervention would best offload the injured shoulder of an office worker?
- Sports biomechanics: Which is the best starting technique in ski cross, and how can you optimally adjust a bicycle to the anthropometry of the rider?
There are many videos of our models and presentations of the research behind available on Youtube.
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Biomechanics