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Building Biomechanics in Uruguay: A Call for Support
The field of biomechanics in Uruguay is experiencing an exciting phase of growth, with several research groups actively engaged in advancing knowledge and innovation. A key milestone in this development is the planned establishment of the Uruguayan Society for Biomechanics, which aims to strengthen biomechanics in Uruguay and integrate the country’s biomechanics community into the global network of researchers and professionals.
A critical challenge faced by these laboratories is the lack of essential equipment that is fundamental for human movement analysis and biomechanical research. This need was highlighted in the Featured Lab series by Dr. Franco Simini, Professor at the Universidad de la Republica in Montevideo, URUGUAY.
Recently, many ISB members visited Uruguay to participate in the ISB Technical Group Meeting on 3D Human Movement. During the visit, Professor Walter Herzog and I toured a newly established biomechanics laboratory in Montevideo, led by Professor Franco Simini, housed within a hospital setting. Despite having a full set of high-speed motion capture cameras, the lab lacks force platforms, limiting the scope of research and clinical investigations that can be done.
This situation is not unique to Uruguay but reflects broader challenges faced by biomechanics researchers in EDC. Historically, ISB has supported equipment donations to laboratories in need, including successful initiatives in Tanzania, Venezuela, and India. These efforts have enabled local scientists to establish state-of-the-art facilities and conduct impactful research that would otherwise not have been possible.
How You Can Help
We are calling on ISB members, biomechanics laboratories, and industry partners to support this initiative in the following ways:
By working together, we can advance biomechanics research in Uruguay and support the growth of an emerging biomechanics community eager to expand its integration into the international landscape.
Heiliane Fontana (heiliane.fontana@ufsc.br)
Krystyna Gielo-Perczak, Biomch-L Co-moderator
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Building Biomechanics in Uruguay: A Call for Support
The field of biomechanics in Uruguay is experiencing an exciting phase of growth, with several research groups actively engaged in advancing knowledge and innovation. A key milestone in this development is the planned establishment of the Uruguayan Society for Biomechanics, which aims to strengthen biomechanics in Uruguay and integrate the country’s biomechanics community into the global network of researchers and professionals.
A critical challenge faced by these laboratories is the lack of essential equipment that is fundamental for human movement analysis and biomechanical research. This need was highlighted in the Featured Lab series by Dr. Franco Simini, Professor at the Universidad de la Republica in Montevideo, URUGUAY.
Recently, many ISB members visited Uruguay to participate in the ISB Technical Group Meeting on 3D Human Movement. During the visit, Professor Walter Herzog and I toured a newly established biomechanics laboratory in Montevideo, led by Professor Franco Simini, housed within a hospital setting. Despite having a full set of high-speed motion capture cameras, the lab lacks force platforms, limiting the scope of research and clinical investigations that can be done.
This situation is not unique to Uruguay but reflects broader challenges faced by biomechanics researchers in EDC. Historically, ISB has supported equipment donations to laboratories in need, including successful initiatives in Tanzania, Venezuela, and India. These efforts have enabled local scientists to establish state-of-the-art facilities and conduct impactful research that would otherwise not have been possible.
How You Can Help
We are calling on ISB members, biomechanics laboratories, and industry partners to support this initiative in the following ways:
- Donate used or surplus equipment: If your lab has force platforms or other biomechanics equipment that is no longer in use but still functional, consider donating it to the Uruguayan lab or any other lab in an EDC country.
- Connect with manufacturers: If you have industry contacts, encourage them to donate or showcase their equipment in Uruguay as a means of expanding their market in the region.
- Spread the word: Share this initiative with your network, including research groups, universities, and biomechanics professionals who may be able to assist.
By working together, we can advance biomechanics research in Uruguay and support the growth of an emerging biomechanics community eager to expand its integration into the international landscape.
Heiliane Fontana (heiliane.fontana@ufsc.br)
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