Head of research group: Rogerio Pessoto Hirata

Who we are?

We are specialists from Sport Sciences, Engineering, Physiology, Biomechanics, Coaching and Ergonomics. The interdisciplinary character of the group enables us to approach applied as well as fundamental research questions in a holistic manner.

Our research – what we do?

Our research focuses on both basic and applied research related to human movement. On the basic level, we strive for a fundamental understanding of neuromuscular, physiological and biomechanical principles and possible adaptations to physical activity. On the applied level, we make use of the generated new knowledge and methods to improve performance or prevent injuries in sports, exercise physiology, biomechanics and ergonomics.

How does our research contribute to societal health challenges?

In an attempt to meet societal challenges, we address questions related to physical activities among young and elderly people, for able-bodied and disabled persons as well as patients. Accordingly, we develop and apply new research methods to assess plastic changes of the nervous system and the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. An important component of this effort is dedicated to the improvement of training modalities and equipment in parallel with innovative technological developments.

Who are our key collaborators?

Neighboring municipalities (Aalborg, Viborg, Skive, Randers, Esbjerg and Silkeborg), the North Denmark Region, Viborg Regional Hospital, University College North Jutland and Aalborg University Hospital as well as a number of research institutions in Denmark and abroad. These include: University of Southern Denmark, Technical University of Denmark, Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital, IT University of Copenhangen, University of Copenhagen, the National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Lillehammer University College, Malmö University, FH Technikum Wien, Gävle University, Karolinska Institutet, University of Jyväskylä, German Sport University Cologne, Technical University of Munich, University of Southampton, Brighton University, Loughborough University, University School of Physical Education Wroclaw, Université Grenoble Alpes, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Universidad de Sevilla, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Universidad Granada, Queens University (Canada), University of Auckland, University of Roma, University of Queensland, Mc Gill University, Sheffield Hallam University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Technishe Universität Chemnitz, TU Delft, Tübingen University, and IRISA / MimeTiC / INRIA.