Biomechanics
The human body is like a machine where the different components (e.g. bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons) are mechanically connected. The musculoskeletal system is subjected to mechanical forces created by the earth's gravity and body movements. These forces largely determine tissue development, growth and health through an intricate feed-back system where cells within the tissue can sense their mechanical environment and respond with biochemical signals. These signals in turn alter the tissue composition and structure, and thus the tissue's biomechanical behavior.
Our Biomechanics group's research is focused on understanding the link between mechanics and biology in the musculoskeletal system. More specifically, our research involves biomechanics, pathologies and repair of skeletal tissues using tissue characterization methods, imaging and computational simulation techniques. Our research has direct applications in orthopedics, where clinicians are looking for improved methods or understanding of repair of skeletal tissues, e.g. bone, cartilage and tendons.
Please refer to our research pages for more information about ongoing projects.
The videos below give a short introdution to the research performed in our group. Subtitles are included and can be turned on inside the videos.