{"id":285,"date":"2025-02-14T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T10:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incesa.ro\/?page_id=285"},"modified":"2025-02-19T16:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:16:18","slug":"laboratory-of-innovative-techniques-and-processes-in-bioengineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.incesa.ro\/index.php\/research-centers\/biotechnology-and-bioengineering\/laboratory-of-innovative-techniques-and-processes-in-bioengineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory of Innovative Techniques and Processes in Bioengineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201eApplication of methods for neuromuscular and biomechanical assessment of health to increase human performance<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HEAD OF LABORATORY<\/mark> <\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Ligia Rusu, PhD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

E-mail: office@incesa.ro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SERVICES<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Movement analysis, neuromuscular assessment (EMG,Tensiomyography), balance assessment, gait analysis, protocols for rehabilitation in orthopedic and neurologic disorders, design of orthotic and prosthetic devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigation of the  remarkable mechanical and specific  properties of joints, bone and muscles, through a combination of theoretical and experimental analyses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RESEARCH TOPICS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biomechanics of human motion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuromuscular  assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musculoskeletal injury prevention in healthy and clinical young or elderly adult populations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the biomechanical and postural control principles that govern human movement, balance during standing\/walking, and performance of occupational tasks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interdisciplinary activity based on application the engineering principles to human health care problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asessment methods for the evaluation of the muscle function, integration of nervous system to human motion performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development of research in the field of health and application of the biomechanical and neuromuscular  assessment to the design of neurorehabilitation, physical therapy and development of human physical performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research Facilities and Tools<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Neuro-MEP -4 <\/strong>is a comple EMG system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The list of EMG techniques is enlarged by: motor and sensory inching; jitter (single fiber EMG); sacral reflex; bulbocavernous reflex; T-reflex*; automatic detection of MUP; conduction velocity combined test (motor\/sensory response); registration and analysis of spontaneous activity and interference EMG in one test<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features:
Electroneuromyography: motor and sensory nerve conduction study (NCS), F-wave, H- reflex (also including paired stimulation), motor and sensory inching<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electromyography: spontaneous activity, interference curve, motor unit potentials (MUP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuromuscular junction: repetitive stimulation, jitter (single fiber EMG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motor unit number estimation (MUNE)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional EMG techniques: blink reflex, sacral reflex, bulbocavernous reflex, T-reflex*, galvanic skin responses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual evoked potentials (VEP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The X Sens MTw\u2122 is a miniature wireless inertial measurement unit incorporating 3D accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers (3D compass), and a barometer (pressure sensor). The MTw provides real-time 3D orientation for 7 wireless motion trackers in a network
Fields of use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Biomechanics,Rehabilitation,
-Sports and exercise science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Ergonomics,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Animation
-Virtual reality, Motion capture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software packages BoB<\/strong> for evaluation the muscle action in according with VICON system recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The motion capture is a biomechanics facility specifically designed to conduct locomotion studies related to movement and postural control. In addition to large-scale movements such as walking and standing, the motion capture system is also capable of recording small-scale movements such as hand and finger motions during precision tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-dimensional motion and ground reaction forces, as well as electromyography data, can be collected during walking or other tasks. Additionally, analysis can be performed on more specific aspects of a task such as stopping, turning, and multitasking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motion data is synchronized with ground reaction forces and other biomechanical signals such as electromyography. Thus, the motion capture facility enables measurement and synthesis of the necessary gait variables required to provide a thorough description of whole-body biomechanics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dynamometer <\/strong>(Biofet). The dynamometer can be used for measuring torque generated by different muscle groups during isometric, contraction. Custom equipment such as shoe-floor fluid pressure sensors, accelerometers, and frustrated total internal refraction are designed, fabricated and integrated with the lab equipment to foster biomechanical innovations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biofeedback system Biofeedback 2000x-pert<\/strong> is the innovative wireless biofeedback system from SCHUHFRIED. It can be used for relaxation, rehabilitation and assessment. is the innovative wireless biofeedback system from SCHUHFRIED. It can be used for relaxation, rehabilitation and assessment.
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RESEARCH OBJECTIVES<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Identifying and working on medical problems that can be addressed by improved technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development the experimental techniques and  understand the biomechanical mechanisms of movement, musculoskeletal disorders, sports biomechanics, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary\/respiratory disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biomechanics area as mechanobiology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main objectives are<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gait kinematics and Assistive devices interventions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) and gait analysis:collecting reliable and reproducible data from patients is always a challenge. The gold standard for kinematics analysis up to date are VICON cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sport specific evaluation and rehabilitation: <\/strong>athletic performance, injury prevention,  human performance improvement, improve training protocols based on biomechanic and functional evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development the algorithm for assessment the postural control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply the neuromuscular evaluation for integrate the rehabilitation techniques in specific training and specific functional skills. Constraints on muscle coordination during postural balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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APPROACHES<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Protocols for the design of algorithm of evaluation of human body movement, and fulfillmentof the goals of rehabilitation or training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PROJECTS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our activity has been highlighted by research projects and patents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Active and passive r of upper limb [RAPMES]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NR. 109BG \u2044 2016, BRIDGE GRANT; PN III: Program 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.Robotic system for rehabilitation the people with neuromotor disabilities- PNIII 2017-2018   Project code:PNIIIP221PED201609340934\/2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. ERASMUS + TAKE HEART: Physical activity in patients with CHD: a collaborative partnership to identify and share  good practices among European countries (2015-2017)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cod: ERA-COPART G.A.2014-3140\/002-001<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FUTURE PROJECTS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ACL injury prevention strategies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress fracture prevention programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foot pathology pressure mapping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding running patterns between forefoot and rearfoot striking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concussion prevention and treatment strategies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sport and exercise medicine for the prevention of chronic diseases<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return-to-Play (RTP) decision making processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-participation examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Functional testing for safe RTP Hip biomechanics influence on athletic injuries<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PATENTS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portable system for monitoring the evaluation and rehabilitation of foot<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authors: Stanimir Alexandru, Rusu Ligia, Stanimir Octavian, Neagu Nicolae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSIM Nr.123661\/30.05.2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dynamic orthesis for ankle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authors: Stanimir Alexandru, Rusu Ligia, Marin Mihnea Ion, Stanimir Octavian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSIM, Nr. 130150\/30.10.2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

X Sens MTw\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The X Sens MTw\u2122 is a miniature wireless inertial measurement unit incorporating 3D accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers (3D compass), and a barometer (pressure sensor). The MTw provides real-time 3D orientation for 7 wireless motion trackers in a network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artec\u2122 Eva 3D Scanner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artec\u2122 Eva 3D Scanner is similar to a video camera which captures in 3D with up to 16 frames per second. These frames are aligned automatically in real-time and do not require markers or research, industries and animation calibration. It captures objects quickly in high resolution and textured models. Artec Eva 3D scanner is the ideal choice for medical and biomechanical investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tensiomyograph<\/strong>-system for neuromuscular assessment of muscle fatigue, muscle fiber type composition, muscle balance, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSScan force plate <\/strong>provides professional yet affordable solutions for accurate dynamic pressuremeasurements for biomechanical research labs, clinics, sports and leisure footwear shops and many more applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VICON System\u2014<\/strong>15 camera VICON  Motion Capture System with two force plates RSscan and AMTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A system design to capture the movement of subjects in laboratory , in a studio or in their real world environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It mkaes possible to have a virtual model that could be analyses in Polygon soft, analyse the force, velocity, trajectories , angular aspects .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PARTNERS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Hospital of Craiova-Department of Sport Medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neurology Hospital of Craiova<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sport Clubs – Craiova<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prokinetic Craiova<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TMG \u2013 BMC Ltd.-Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DGASPC Dolj<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201eApplication of methods for neuromuscular and biomechanical assessment of health to increase human performance\u201d HEAD OF LABORATORY \u00a0 Prof. Ligia Rusu, PhD E-mail: office@incesa.ro SERVICES Movement analysis, neuromuscular assessment (EMG,Tensiomyography), balance assessment, gait analysis, protocols for rehabilitation in orthopedic and neurologic disorders, design of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Investigation of the  remarkable mechanical and specific  … <\/p>\n

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