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The S2M Lab
Research Axes
& Equipment

Our research is structured around four main axes:

Computational Biomechanics & Movement Optimization

Development of computational approaches to model, predict, and optimize human movement, including musculoskeletal modeling, optimal control, predictive simulation, machine learning, and data-driven analyses.

2. Experimental and Applied Biomechanics

Use of state-of-the-art tools and methodologies for measuring and analyzing human movement, including motion capture, inertial sensors, electromyography, and wearable technologies, to investigate movement in the contexts of rehabilitation and musculoskeletal health, sport performance, ergonomics and injury prevention, as well as artistic and musical performance.

Fundamental Biomechanics and Neurobiomechanics of Human Movement

Investigation of the mechanical, neural, and neuromuscular principles governing human movement, from motor control and coordination adaptation and learning across a variety of tasks and pupulations.

Technological Innovation and Knowledge Translation

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

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

Biomechanics and Neurobiomechanics

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.