The aim of the Functional Assessment 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 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; 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 LAF allowing to address the kinematics
of the scapula, spine, temporomandibular joint and 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 (physicians, 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. The methodologies developed are also used by our young researchers
forming our team for their own research and doctorate.