Movement biomechanics research; measurements of movement, forces with the environment, and muscular activity; and simulation and optimization of human movement
The laboratory has an advanced facility with 18 cameras to measure human movement, force plates and an isokinetic ergometer to measure forces with the environment, and an electromyography machine to measure muscular activation. This infrastructure is used to assess technical aids (orthotic or prosthetic devices) and other treatments for musculoskeletal disorders, for the video game and animation industry, and to improve sports techniques. The laboratory has the expertise necessary to take measurements in various settings, calculate biomechanical parameters as well as estimate muscle strength.
- Capture and analysis of movement (walking, running and sports) in the laboratory or in the field
- Assessment of maximum static and high-speed muscle potential
- Processing of biomechanical data
- Clean technology
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Optoelectronic system (18 cameras) | Very precisely capture movements |
| Force sensors 1 and 6 axes and force plates | Measure forces with the environment |
| Surface and intramuscular wireless electromyographic system (EMG) and high density wired (64 electrodes) | Measure muscle activity |
| Isokinetic ergometer | Measure maximum muscle potential |
| Sonograph | Shoulder sonogram |
| Xsens inertial units | Capture movement |
| Medilogic pressure pads | Measure plantar pressure |
| Bertec instrumented treadmill | Measure locomotion forces |
| Electroencephalographic system (EEG) 64 active electrodes | Measure brain activity |
Bösendorfer Imperial piano with force sensors (temporarily for project with BRAMS) | Measure application of forces on piano keys |
Private and public sector research partners
- Laboratoire Orthopédique Médicus
- Caboma
- VLAM
- BRAMS
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Diving analysis and simulation | http://lecodechastenay.telequebec.tv/occurrence.aspx?id=568&ep=139 |
| Overview of the S2M Infrastructure | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWj_lXK9Yow |
| The swimmer's shoulder | http://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/1001-VIES/2015/episodes/363953/or-bionique-jeux-olympiques-athletes?isAutoPlay=1 |
| Prevent shoulder injuries in swimmers (Électrons Libres) | http://electronslibres.telequebec.tv/episodes/36116 |
| An avatar that corrects squats (Électrons Libres) | http://electronslibres.telequebec.tv/episodes/36434 |