Die Presse has published an article highlighting Inside-Bone, the ERC-funded project led by Dr. Hans Kainz. The project investigates how mechanical loading influences bone growth in children, with a focus on understanding and preventing torsional deformities of the femur. Using motion analysis, MRI data, and advanced modelling, the team aims to predict how bones grow […]
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On 24 October, Alex Pürzel had the honour of presenting his PhD thesis not only to his supervisors Hans Kainz and Arnold Baca, but also to two other luminaries in the field of sports science: Sophia Nimphius and Roland van den Tillaar. First and foremost, his biggest “thank you” goes out to the person who […]
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This week, Assoc. Prof. Hans Kainz delivered the opening keynote lecture at the International Conference on BIOmechanics, Medical Diagnostics, LOcomotion and REhabilitation (BIOMDLORE 2025), held in Vilnius, Lithuania.[Conference link: https://www.biomdlore.lt/] The conference brought together researchers and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines, fostering an engaging exchange of ideas at the intersection of biomechanics, medical […]
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At the annual PhaNuSpo Retreat in Frankenfels, Lower Austria, many PhD students, as well as postdocs and professors from the University of Vienna, took part. There were exciting and inspiring talks, including one on science communication by Ulrike Felt, and three PhD graduates shared their career paths and provided valuable insights into starting a professional […]
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Thanks to the ERC grant secured by Hans Kainz for the INSIDE-BONE project, our Biomechanics Lab has a valuable new addition. The AMTI Tandem Treadmill is a Force Plate-Instrumented Treadmill with an inclination of up to 25% grade, reversible belts for uphill and downhill testing two independent force platforms. It was installed in summer 2025 […]
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Last week we had the pleasure of attending an excellent European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC) conference in Basel. Our group, together with collaboration partners, was proud to contribute to the scientific program with several presentations: Impact of Femoral Derotation Osteotomies on Gait, Growth Plate Loading, and Femoral Growth Trajectories in […]
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This September, Kevin and Clara of the INSIDE-BONE team went to KU Leuven, Belgium, to represent our Project at the iSi Health Conference and Summer School. The topic “digital twins in healthcare” was discussed not only regarding research and methods, but also in ethical and regulatory aspects. This highlights the whole path to realizing the […]
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Dr. Juliana Exel represented the Neuromechanics Research Group and the Department of Human Movement Sciences, University of Vienna, at the 7th International Rock Climbing Research Association Congress, at Charles University in Prague from 5th-8th of August 2025. She presented her pioneering research on estimating upper-body joint loads with musculoskeletal simulations during climbing-specific training tasks, addressing […]
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Alexander Pürzel, a PhD student supervised by Dr Hans Kainz, has published his latest research with colleagues in PLOS ONE. The study examined joint contact forces during squats in elite powerlifters. Twenty-nine of Austria’s top-ranked powerlifters performed squats at 70-90% of their one-repetition maximum. The researchers used 3D motion capture, force plates and musculoskeletal modelling […]
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It was a warm summer’s evening in a small village in Lower Austria. The circumstances for a “Neuromechanics Research Group Summer Chill-Out” couldn’t have been better: end of semester, pleasant weather, wonderful food, relaxed atmosphere. And so we met at Alex’s house to review the last academic year, which was successful on so many levels. […]
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