Muscle fatigue detection and soft tissue characterization: MyoSense and PELVITRACK projects

Pôle de Research MIPS conferences are designed to raise community awareness of new topics and technological innovations. 

Aimed at a wide audience - students and researchers from all disciplines - they feature the multidisciplinary expertise of the MIPS cluster, its partner clusters and structures, as well as national and international teams.

They are held on the first Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m., and are followed by a buffet for further discussion.

Speakers:

• Florence Azaïs, LIRMM
• Sarah Iaquinta, LMGC/IMT Mines Alès
• Stéphane Perrey, Euromov Digital Health in Motion

Summary

The conference will present two innovative research projects focusing on the understanding and monitoring of muscle fatigue and the mechanical characterization of soft tissues.

MyoSense project: a multimodal approach to understanding and monitoring muscle fatigue
Muscle fatigue, characterized by a reduced ability to generate force after prolonged activity, can lead to injury and musculoskeletal disorders. The MyoSense project combines several non-invasive measurement techniques (sEMG, NIRS, BIS) to better understand the mechanisms of fatigue and ultimately develop a portable monitoring device. The presentation will set out the background to the project, the experimental protocol and the initial results obtained.

PELVITRACK project: multiscalar mechanical characterization of soft tissues - results and prospects
Perineal tears occur in almost 90% of vaginal deliveries in Europe, and can lead to long-term complications (incontinence, chronic pain...). The PELVITRACK project (EIC Pathfinder, 2025-2029) aims to predict and prevent these injuries using quantitative risk indicators derived from a multidisciplinary study of the mechanical behavior of soft tissues. Current results and future prospects will be presented.

Working closely with the PTLs, the MIPS teams combine their skills to meet these challenges.

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