Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the science of how forces affect a living body as well as how muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments work together to produce movement.
Human Biomechanics for Performance and Healthy Functioning
The research in biomechanics investigates how external and internal forces affect human mechanical function and movement in relation to anatomical function, competitive sports, physical activity, and disability.
At GIH, research in biomechanics is largely conducted at the Laboratory of Biomechanics and Motor Control (BMC), and at the Laboratory of Applied Sport Science (LTIV).
The overall focus is to integrate neuronal, muscular, and mechanical principles to understand how human movements are controlled and adapted to different conditions. This is done within issues of relevance to the understanding of anatomical mechanics, performance optimization, injury prevention, technology development, health promotion and innovation.
Specialisations
Overall, the research is conducted within the following themes:
- Running biomechanics for increased performance and equipment development
- Gait and balance function in people with disabilities
- Injury prevention in skiing, running, ice hockey and gymnastics
- Minimizing strain and optimizing performance of wheelchair users
- Technical development of, for example, strength measurement in paddling or individualization of prosthetic legs
We apply a wide range of methodologies that include advanced motion analysis systems, force plates and pressure sensors, electromyography (EMG), fNIRS, ultrasound, treadmills with 3D force registration and bicycle ergometers.
Collaboration and partners
Research in biomechanics is characterized by national and international academic collaboration, and collaboration with relevant societal actors and industry.
Strong academic collaboration has been established with Karolinska Institutet, the Royal Institute of Technology, Linköping University, DSHS Cologne, ETH Zurich and ULB Brussels.
Extensive collaboration is conducted with the sports movement, for example via the Swedish Sports Confederation, Parasport Sweden, the Swedish Gymnastics Federation and the Swedish Ski Association.
Collaboration with the business community exists, for example, with Qualisys, Camp Pro, MotionMetrix AB, Flow Motion Technology AB, Permobil and Promobilia.
Short address to this page: www.gih.se/biomekanik
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Contact
Professor, ämnesområdesansvarig för biomekanikToni Arndttoni.arndt@gih.se08-120 53 739
