The investigation of joint kinematics is important for clinical practice and research to quantify functional impairments in the musculoskeletal system. Movement analysis can be relevant in diagnostic procedures and in the evaluation of treatment efficacy. The 3D analysis of joint kinematics is difficult because of the multi-structural composition of anatomical structures. Currently, human movement can be evaluated in vivo using motion-capture methods. The sheer complexity of 3D kinematic analysis of joints has resulted in several methodologies, such as inertial, electromagnetic, optoelectric sensors, etc. The data thus acquired can be processed with advanced techniques, in order to extract parameters with which to evaluate the quality and quantity of movement of the joints to be studied.
The objective of this research line is the quantification of the alterations of joint movements to help clinicians and researchers optimize therapies and increase their efficacy.