Chilean Association of Movement Sciences (ACCM) 2024 Congress
From Felipe Carpes - South American Representative
The IV Congress of the Chilean Association of Movement Sciences (ACCM), held at the University of Antofagasta from November 6–8, 2024, was an outstanding event that highlighted the advancement of movement sciences. This interdisciplinary gathering brought together professionals and researchers from fields such as biomechanics, neuroscience, psychology, physiology, and engineering. The event provided an excellent platform for networking, fostering valuable new connections between academics, industry representatives, and students. Many students actively participated, presenting their research and engaging with professionals, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive environment. The congress also played a significant role in promoting internationalization. Attendees included researchers from various countries. Prof. Heiliane Fontana and Prof. Felipe Carpes, and Prof. Walter Herzog served as keynote presenters. The participants had pleasant moments of enriching discussions and creating opportunities for future collaborative projects. This international dimension reinforced the ACCM's commitment to integrating global perspectives into movement sciences. Overall, the congress was a milestone in strengthening the scientific community, advancing research, and nurturing the next generation of experts in the field.
South America is hosting the 3DAHM Symposium next December
From Felipe Carpes - South American Representative
From December 3–6, 2024, Montevideo, Uruguay, hosted the 18th International Symposium of the ISB Technical Group on 3-D Analysis of Human Movement (3DAHM - https://3dahm2024.com/), bringing together the global ISB community. Held for the first time in Latin America, the symposium was a resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the international exchange of knowledge on 3D human movement analysis. With a special focus on Tango studies as a local highlight, the conference showcased cutting-edge research on various aspects of human movement in 3D space, including inertial sensors, rehabilitation systems, sports training equipment, 3D kinematics, and clinical applications. The event attracted participants from 25 countries, with speakers representing five continents, reflecting its truly global reach.
Presentations by members of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), as well as the inclusion of students and early-career researchers in the program, fostered academic exchange and networking, further strengthening international collaboration in the field. The presence of start-up companies showcasing equipment, devices, and software for human movement analysis added an innovative dimension to the event. A highlight of the symposium was the presentation of the ISB Award for the best student paper, emphasizing the high quality of the research shared.
The ISB BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD was awarded to Ayaka Hobo, from the University of Tsukuba (Japan) with the paper titled "Non-invasive evaluation of plantar fascia strain during locomotion considering its insertion site by motion capture-ultrasound combination".
The 3DAHM Scientific Committee also awarded the best posters presented in the conference:
- "Stress concentration description during knee Rotation with and without Iliotibial band-intermuscular septum lateral extra-articular tenodesis for Transtib-ial and Anteromedial Tunnels: A finite element model" presented by Carlos de La Fuente (Chile)
- "Impact of vestibular coordinate tilts on postural sway during a three dimensional pseudorandom balance perturbation assessment" presented by Manami Fujii (USA).
XXI Brazilian Congress of Biomechanics: The keynotes and program have been announced, and the abstract submission is open!
From Felipe Carpes - South American Representative
The Brazilian Congress of Biomechanics (CBB, April 30th to May 3rd, 2025) is an official event of the Brazilian Society of Biomechanics (SBB) that takes place every two years in different locations around the country to promote discussions on biomechanics and advance the development of the field. It is considered the largest and most important event in the field of biomechanics in Latin America. The upcoming XXI CBB will happen in Petrolina, in the Sertão of Pernambuco, and will be an opportunity for growth in the field and will allow local participation, sparking the interest of new researchers, as well as showcasing the work done in the states of Pernambuco and Bahia, primarily.
The abstract submission is due by January 10th, 2025.
We invite the community to learn more about the event program and the invited keynote speakers visiting www.cbb2025.com.br
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