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Technical University of Munich

Research Methods

 

1. Biomechanics

  • 3D movement analysis
  • Ground reaction force
  • Pedography
  • Electromyography
  • Ultrasound (tendon tension)
  • Inertial sensors
     

2. Functional Tests

  • Link between force- or movement- analysis and functional tests
  • Functional tests to evaluate therapeutic interventions 
     

3. Subjective Scores

  • Use of various measures (WOMAC, ESF-36, XSMFA) to assess patient-reported pain and functional impairments
  • Investigate correlations between subjective scores and objective parameters
     

4. Fascia-Specific Measurement and Assessment Methods

  • B-mode ultrasound for visualising fascial structures
  • Ultrasound-based assessment of fascial gliding and tissue deformation
  • Shear-wave elastography for assessing mechanical tissue properties
  • Myotonometry and other mechanical measurement methods for determining tissue stiffness and elasticity
  • Assessment of the thoracolumbar fascia and plantar soft tissues
  • Measurement of local tissue responses, particularly microcirculation and hydration
  • Biomechanical movement analysis and functional testing
  • Controlled intervention studies on manual myofascial treatment, stretching, movement and self-treatment
  • Phantom models for assessing the validity, reliability and comparability of measurement devices
  • AI- and robotics-assisted standardisation of ultrasound and elastography measurements
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