Musculo-skeletal System

The musculoskeletal system of the human body comprises bones, muscles, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and other connective tissues. Muscles are active structures that produce forces which result in motion. Form and function of the musculoskeletal system are influenced by factors such as age, gender or type of daily activity.

Dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system can for example result from changes in material properties due to disuse, injuries due to high impact forces or neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy.

We are developing advanced modelling and measurement techniques to better understand musculoskeletal dysfunction. We are working in collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists and sport scientists. Our research is applied to orthopaedics, ergonomics, gait analysis, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

More details about research of the ABI Musculoskeletal Modelling Group can be found here:

• Current research projects
• Project members and collaborators
• Publications

The ABI Musculoskeletal Modelling Group gratefully acknowledges the support of its funding partners:

• New Economy Research Fund
• Veterans Affairs
• Auckland Medical Research Foundation
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia
• CMB CoRE