Detection of muscle fatigue and characterization of soft tissues: the MyoSense and PELVITRACK projects

The Research Center's conferences aim to raise awareness within the community about new topics and technological innovations. 

Designed for a broad audience—students and researchers from all disciplines—these initiatives draw on the multidisciplinary expertise of the MIPS Cluster, partner clusters and organizations, as well as national and international teams.

They are held on the first Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and are followed by a buffet, providing an opportunity to continue the discussion.

Speakers:

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

Abstract

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

MyoSense Project: A Multimodal Approach to Understanding and Monitoring Muscle Fatigue
Muscle fatigue, characterized by a decrease in the ability to generate force following prolonged activity, can lead to injuries 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 wearable monitoring device. The presentation will outline the project’s background, the experimental protocol, and the initial results obtained.

PELVITRACK Project: Multiscale Mechanical Characterization of Soft Tissues – Results and Outlook
Perineal tears occur in nearly 90% of vaginal deliveries in Europe and can lead to long-term complications (incontinence, chronic pain, etc.). 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.

In line with the PTLs, the teams at the MIPS Center are pooling their expertise to address these challenges.

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