On May 13th, Assoc. Prof. Hans Kainz presented our research on multi-scale mechanobiological modelling of bone growth at a scientific meeting organized by the Vienna Bone & Growth Center at the Orthopädisches Spital Speising. The event was highly interdisciplinary, sparking insightful discussions and new perspectives. As often happens at such gatherings, I had the chance […]
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We’re thrilled to share that the MODEL-CP Project has officially launched, following a successful kick-off meeting last Friday! Funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, this ambitious project aims to better understand the complex link between neuro-musculoskeletal abnormalities and gait disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Bringing together an international, interdisciplinary team with expertise in […]
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Alexander Pürzel, a PhD student under the supervision of Dr Hans Kainz, has published his latest research paper in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. The study investigated how increasing squat intensities affect muscle force dynamics in elite powerlifters. The study found that forces in the m. gluteus maximus increased significantly with […]
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On April 10th, we proudly celebrated the National Biomechanics Day in Austria – a global initiative bringing the fascinating world of #biomechanics to high school students and teachers. Launched in 2017 by Dr. Paul De Vita, National Biomechanics Day has inspired young minds in over 45 countries. In Austria, we joined this movement two years […]
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Willi’s research within the last years focused on the complex interplay between musculoskeletal morphology, gait pattern and bone loads. Over the course of his doctorate, Willi published 11 peer-reviewed papers (including 5 as first author and 1 shared first author), contributed to 10+ conference abstracts, and received two scientific awards. Sincere thanks to Prof. Peter […]
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We are very proud of Bernhard Guggenberger successfully defening his PhD thesis yesterday! It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey to watch Bernhard Guggenberger grow and develop as a researcher over the past few years.Big congratulations to Bernhard Guggenberger on this achievement, and many thanks to the PhD examiners Dr. Felix Stief and Dr. Stefan Fischerauer […]
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We’re excited to share that the INSIDE-BONE Project has officially launched with a successful kick-off meeting just a few days ago! Funded by the European Research Council (ERC), this ambitious project explores the complex interplay between mechanical loading, bone growth, and femoral morphology in both typically developing children and those with torsional deformities. The international, […]
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Last weekend, several members of the Neuromechanics Research Group attended the GAMMA Congress in St. Gallen.In addition to a perfectly organized social program, the congress featured a high-level scientific program that offered valuable insights and engaging discussions. Our new PhD students, Clara Egner and Markus Astl, participated in the pre-conference Gait Course to deepen their […]
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Bernhard Guggenberger, a PhD student under the supervision of Dr Hans Kainz (University of Vienna) and Dr Martin Svehlik (Medical University of Graz), has published the second full-length paper from his PhD research. This study, a collaboration between two Austrian institutions, aimed to investigate the effect of femoral version and tibial torsion on patellofemoral joint […]
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Clinical Biomechanics is an international multidisciplinary journal of biomechanics with a focus on medical and clinical applications of new knowledge in the field. The journal is affiliated to the International Society of Biomechanics, the American Society of Biomechanics, the European Society of Biomechanics, the Taiwanese Society for Biomechanics and the Société de Biomécanique. Hans Kainz […]
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