Biomechanics Laboratory

The Biomechanics Laboratory at San Rossore Sport Village is where movement is analyzed through objective data, advanced technologies, and specialist expertise.

It is one of the center's distinctive areas, where movement assessment becomes a precision tool for guiding clinical, rehabilitation, injury-prevention, and sports performance programs.

Through biomechanical analysis it is possible to observe how a person walks, runs, moves, distributes loads, and uses strength, identifying compensations, asymmetries, or inefficiencies.

What it is for

The Biomechanics Laboratory makes it possible to:

• Assess movement quality
• Monitor rehabilitation progress
• Prevent injuries
• Improve sports performance
• Define personalized programs based on measurable data

Main areas

Clinical and rehabilitation analysis
Used to assess movement disorders related to orthopedic, neurological, or post-surgical conditions. It is useful for monitoring rehabilitation and adapting the recovery program over time.

Sports performance optimization
Used to analyze sport-specific movements such as running, jumping, changing direction, or cycling, identifying technical inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

Injury prevention
Helps identify muscle imbalances, foot support alterations, postural compensations, or neuromuscular control deficits that can increase injury risk.

What is analyzed?

Assessments may cover walking, running, posture, load distribution, strength, balance, foot mechanics, coordination, and sport-specific movement patterns.

Who is it for?

• Athletes and active individuals
• People with recurring pain
• Anyone who wants to improve movement quality

Tests and assessments

• VO2 Max Test
• Walking and running analysis with Optogait system
• Isokinetic test
• EMG, surface electromyography
• Postural assessment with stabilometric platform
• Biomechanical assessment for cyclists
• Single-leg and two-leg jump test battery with Optojump
• FMS Functional Movement Screen test
• Proprioceptive assessment (Anterior Y Balance)
• Speed test with photocells
• Clinical assessments with specialist team and rating scales