The aim of the Functional Evaluation Center is to provide a space for data collection, both for clinical activities (e.g., the
establishment of objective functional assessments for patients suffering from orthopedic or neurological pathologies) and for a
variety of research purposes. 
The general research theme is linked to the development of quantified movement analysis (QMA) methods applied to musculoskeletal
disorders (MSDs). 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;
all scientific tools that have been integrated into numerous European research projects. The expertise acquired 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 at LABO. 
It has made it possible to address 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 in numerous post-graduate
studies, international communications and publications. These reproducibility studies have enabled us to build up 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 (doctors, surgeons, physiotherapists). The
functional examination reports developed are not only 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 the young researchers forming our team for their
own research and doctorate.