The Institute of Biomechanics (IBV) has developed an innovative dynamic scanning technology called MOVE4D, which promises to transform the study of muscle morphology and human movement. This advanced tool captures volumes and shapes of body segments with unprecedented precision, aiding healthcare professionals in making more accurate decisions for treating muscular, joint, and nervous system pathologies.
MOVE4D is a next-generation dynamic body scanner that creates complete digital models of people in motion. By capturing 4D sequences, this system ensures high frequency and consistent mesh topology, with automatic data processing that sets MOVE4D apart from traditional systems. Rosa Porcar, Director of Technologies at IBV, highlights that this scanner handles a cloud of over 4 million 3D points, which are transformed into a closed mesh of 50,000 points with 1-millimeter precision.
MOVE4D’s ability to surpass the limitations of traditional gait analysis systems is remarkable. It allows for the study of movement without direct instrumentation and estimates muscle activity from the deformation of the body surface. This capability opens new possibilities for research and clinical applications, enabling the characterization of dynamic asymmetries and changes in muscle morphology and activity.
Additionally, IBV’s technology is being explored to measure the axial rotations of joints with great precision, which could revolutionize clinical applications, particularly in evaluating upper limb rotations and making key medical decisions for rehabilitation or delaying surgeries. In the context of knee osteoarthritis, MOVE4D also aids in diagnosing functional limitations by precisely calculating joint moments and segment masses, offering accuracy levels up to 30% higher than traditional systems based on standardized tables.
In summary, MOVE4D represents a significant advance in kinematic analysis and soft tissue deformation, opening new avenues for more precise diagnoses and more effective treatments in biomechanics and sports medicine.
Article written by IMMédico
17/07/2024
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