ABOUT US
The Human Movement Biomechanics Laboratory (HMBL) takes a unique multidisciplinary approach to advance the knowledge of joint biomechanics to optimize joint function through studies that examine the interaction of musculoskeletal tissues and biomechanics of movement. Current projects include studies of joint loading through musculoskeletal and computational modelling, imaging of the native and pathologic hip joint, femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) on joint biomechanics, the optimization of joint function after joint replacements and the mechanics of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury/treatment.
The HMBL Laboratory conducts translational research to develop interventions for the prevention of FAI and osteoarthritis at the hip and knee. The laboratory is also recognized as a leader in motion analysis of the lower extremities for people that underwent joint arthroplasty.
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life and mobility of Canadians of all ages through a better understanding of the function of the musculoskeletal system and joints.
Objectives
- Advance the understanding of joint biomechanics to optimize joint function and musculoskeletal tissues around the joints.
- Develop new approaches to compute joint loading in healthy and pathologic individual during dynamic tasks.
- Develop and validate rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from joint reconstruction/replacement and optimize return to normal activities.
- Advance the knowledge in injury prevention of hip and knee.
- Provide training for highly-qualified personnel in basic and clinical research.
Funding Organizations
Recent Publications:
Ryan NS, Kowalski E, Antoniades S, Catelli DS, Beaulé PE, et al. Do 3-dimensional Spinopelvic Characteristics Normalize After THA? A Prospective, Comparative Study Using Motion Capture Analysis. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 482(9): 1642-1655, 2024. doi: 10.1097/corr.0000000000003106
Bedo BLS, Catelli DS, Moraes R, Pereira DR, Lamontagne M, et al. Effect of fatigue on knee biomechanics during the sidestep cutting manoeuvre: A modelling approach. J Sports Sci, 42(12): 1120-1129, 2024. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2386206
Kowalski E, Pelegrinelli ARM, Ryan N, Dervin G, Lamontagne M. Muscle Activity and Biomechanics While Descending a Staircase After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Study Comparing Different Posterior Stabilized and Medial Ball-and-Socket Designs. J Arthroplasty, 39(12): 3076-3083.e2, 2024. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.06.022
Kowalski E, Catelli DS, Dervin G, Lamontagne M. Knee biomechanics variability before and after total knee arthroplasty: an equality of variance prospective study. Sci Rep, 14(1): 2673, 2024. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-52965-w
Moura FA, Pelegrinelli ARM, Catelli DS, Kowalski E, Lamontagne M, et al. On the prediction of tibiofemoral contact forces for healthy individuals and osteoarthritis patients during gait: a comparative study of regression methods. Sci Rep, 14(1): 1379, 2024. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-50481-x
Ryan NS, Kowalski E, Beaulé PE, Lamontagne M. The Effect of Surgical Approach and Hip Offset Reconstruction on Gait Biomechanics Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty, 39(2): 402-408.e1, 2024. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.08.040
Pelegrinelli ARM, Catelli DS, Kowalski E, Lamontagne M, Moura FA. Comparing three generic musculoskeletal models to estimate the tibiofemoral reaction forces during gait and sit-to-stand tasks. Med Eng Phys, 122: 104074, 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2023.104074
Pelegrinelli ARM, Kowalski E, Ryan NS, Moura FA, Lamontagne M. Lower limb inter-joint coordination in individuals with osteoarthritis before and after a total knee arthroplasty. Clin Biomech (Bristol), 100: 105806, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2022.105806
Bedo BLS, Catelli DS, Lamontagne M, Moraes R, Pereira DR, et al. Fatigue modifies hip and knee kinematics during single- and double-leg dynamic tasks: An investigation with female handball players. J Sports Sci, 40(17): 1964-1972, 2022. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2022.2123506
Kowalski E, Catelli DS, Lamontagne M. Gait variability between younger and older adults: An equality of variance analysis. Gait Posture, 95: 176-182, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.04.022
Yue L, Lamontagne M, Xiong Z, Zhengfei Z, Run T, et al. Evaluation of Knee Kinematics and Moments during Active Deep Flexion Activity after Oxford Mobile-Bearing Medial UKA-A Two-Year Follow-Up Study. J Knee Surg, 35(8): 896-903, 2022. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1721033