The S2M Lab
Research Axes
& Equipment

Our research is structured around four main axes:

1. Biomechanics and Neurobiomechanics of Human Movement

Investigation of neuromuscular mechanisms, motor coordination, sensorimotor control, and movement adaptation across different functional contexts.

2. Advanced Data Acquisition and Modeling

Development and use of cutting-edge infrastructures (optical and inertial motion capture, EMG, imaging, instrumented platforms), combined with computational techniques such as signal processing, machine learning, musculoskeletal modeling, optimization, and simulation.

3. Clinical, Sport, and Artistic Applications

Analysis of movement in applied settings: rehabilitation and musculoskeletal health, sport performance, ergonomics and injury prevention, performing arts and musical performance.

4. Technological Innovation and Knowledge Translation

Creation of tools, methods, and digital environments to support movement assessment, clinical decision-making, load monitoring, and technical training.

Biomechanics and Neurobiomechanics of Human Movement

Investigation of neuromuscular mechanisms, motor coordination, sensorimotor control, and movement adaptation across different functional contexts.

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.