Research

The UMILL uses a comprehensive approach to study human locomotion, integrating neurophysiology, biomechanics and energetics.

Our work covers the full health spectrum, from the neuromechanics of split-belt walking in individuals with neurological disease and older individuals prone to falling to the biomechanics and energetics of elite marathon runners.

We focus specifically on how surface and footwear properties can be used and optimized to improve gait rehabilitation and sports performance.

Levering foot-ground interaction to improve gait rehabilitation

Linking running biomechanics, energetics and performance

Biomechanics and energetics of running footwear

Neuromechanics of split-belt treadmill walking