Technical appliances play a key role in many human movements. Examples are the bicycle, the skate, the wheelchair and the keyboard. Human movement scientist, though no engineers, often come up with ideas for modifications of such technical appliances to improve movement. Successful examples are the klapskate, the SuperSeat, the C-Mill and the supermouse. Interested?

Human movement scientists study how the health of the musculoskeletal system can be maintained in old age, to promote an active and independent life style in the elderly. This field of study comprises fundamental questions such as: What changes occur in muscle cells with aging and inactivity? but also practical questions such as: How can we determine an individual’s risk of falling to implement appropriate and timely prevention measures?