Fundamentals of human movement translated into P&O practice, and back

Human Movement is as self-evident as it is complex. While we are generally able to perform a large range of tasks in daily life with limited effort, our understanding of how movement is brought about is far from complete. In the multidisciplinary field of Human Movement Sciences we use principals and methods from several scientific disciplines, to understand the fundamental laws governing human movement. Moreover, we aim to apply these insights to find solutions for movement related problems in (clinical) practice.

In this presentation I’ll discuss how we used fundamental principles from exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control to understand and improve walking impairments in people with lower limb amputation. I’ll demonstrate how these fundamental principles have been translated to innovations in prosthetic design and rehabilitation, and conversely how these practical applications translate back to validate and update theoretical knowledge.