The Functional Evaluation Center collects and analyzes biomechanical data for clinical (e.g. objective functional assessments of
patients suffering from orthopedic or neurological pathologies) and research purposes.  

The general research theme is linked to the development of quantified movement analysis (QMA) methods applied to musculoskeletal
disorders. Past research has focused on the design and development of 6 ddl articulated mechanical systems (three-dimensional
electrogoniometry), the design of new experimental protocols, and the creation of data processing and visualization software;
scientific tools which have been integrated into numerous European research projects. Our expertise in theoretical and applied kinematics
has enabled us to tackle the development of biomechanical models applied to joint complexes such as the shoulder and foot. A new
technique for digitizing anatomical markers by manual palpation has been developed. This has enabled us to study the kinematics of
the scapula, the spine, the temporomandibular joint and the foot, considered as a multi-segment complex. The reliability and
reproducibility of the new models have been assessed. Studies have enabled us to build reference databases that are used in our
clinical assessments, ensuring their quality and relevance.  The research tools we have developed have been applied in clinical research
to answer the questions of various health practitioners (physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists). The functional examination
reports developed are integrated into the hospital's IT system, but are also provided to the patient in PDF format, along with videos
enabling doctors to match the results (tables, graphs, conclusions) with these videos (see appendix for an example of a report).
The methodologies developed are also used by our young researchers for their own research.