Upcoming events
From March 15, 2024 to July 15, 2024
Tenure Track Position in Exercise Science
Open for applications: An international exercise science, tenure track position giving access to full professorship is now open for applications at Jean-Monnet University in Saint-Etienne France. Application calendar and deadline dates are forthcoming. See below for position description, how to apply and contact information.
Past events
The December 9, 2021
Séminaire Trail avec J. BURR (U of Guelph, CA), C. NICOL (Aix-Marseille) et G. DOUCENDE (Perpignan)
Un séminaire d’exception avec trois intervenants de grande qualité qui apporteront des éclairages complémentaires sur les spécificités physiologiques et biomécaniques de la pratique de l’ultra-trail !
The December 9, 2021
Séminaire Trail avec J. BURR (U of Guelph, CA), C. NICOL (Aix-Marseille) et G. DOUCENDE (Perpignan)
Un séminaire d’exception avec trois intervenants de grande qualité qui apporteront des éclairages complémentaires sur les spécificités physiologiques et biomécaniques de la pratique de l’ultra-trail !
The December 9, 2021
Trail running seminar with J. Burr (U of Guelph), C. NICOL (U Aix-Marseille) & G. DOUCENDE (U of Perpignan, Font-Romeu)
Summary: An exceptional seminar with three accomplished speakers providing complementary perspectives on some physiological and biomechanical issues particular to (ultra) trail running!
The September 14, 2021
Journée scientifique LIBM 2021
Retrouvez les résumés des doctorants du LIBM, présentés lors de la journée scientifique du laboratoire du 14 Septembre 2021.
The July 15, 2021
How to select an outcome measurement instrument: the COSMIN methodology
Summary: In very many cases, to measure a specific outcome many different outcome measurement instruments are available ...
From June 17, 2021 to June 17, 2021
12 Idées reçues sur le sport santé
On entend tout et son contraire au sujet de l’activité physique et de ses effets sur la santé. Les conférenciers vous permettront de démêler le vrai du faux sur des questions telles que :
>> Le sport...The June 17, 2021
Effort Minimization and Physical Activity Behavior
Summary: During the past two decades, governments have encouraged people to be more physically active ...
The June 17, 2021
Matthieu BOISGONTIER : Effort Minimization and Physical Activity Behavior
Summary: During the past two decades, governments have encouraged people to be more physically active. As a result, most individuals are now aware of the positive effects of regular physical activity...
The June 7, 2021
LIBM SCIENTIFIC DAY
Find the abstracts of the LIBM PhD students, presented during our scientific day on November 30th.
The June 3, 2021
Aurélien PICHON : The secrets of EPO
Summary: This presentation will present the hematopoetic and non hematopoetic effects of EPO.
Biography : Dr. Aurelien Pichon is a specialist in physiological adaptations to hypoxia and training, with...The June 3, 2021
The secrets of EPO
Summary: This presentation will present the hematopoetic and non hematopoetic effects of EPO.
The April 30, 2021
LIBM IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW WEBSITE!
Since its creation in 2016, the LIBM has undergone constant evolution and has grown considerably. Its website therefore deserved to be updated.
The April 15, 2021
Damien BACHASSON : Multiparametric ultrasound imaging of the diaphragm and muscle volume estimation based on bioelectrical impedance measurements
Summary: Recent advances in ultrasound imaging open new prospects for the non-invasive assessment of muscle structure and function. We particularly focus on the potential of these approaches for the diagnosis...
The April 1, 2021
Using accelerometers to measure a runner’s biomechanics and monitor injury risk
Summary : Long distance runners are susceptible to stress fractures, an overuse injury that affects the bones of the feet, legs, and pelvis. ...
The April 1, 2021
ALCANTARA Ryan : Using accelerometers to measure a runner’s biomechanics and monitor injury risk
Summary: Long distance runners are susceptible to stress fractures, an overuse injury that affects the bones of the feet, legs, and pelvis. The repetitive nature of running lends itself to overuse injuries...
The April 1, 2021
Using accelerometers to measure a runner’s biomechanics and monitor injury risk
Summary: Long distance runners are susceptible to stress fractures, an overuse injury that affects the bones of the feet, legs, and pelvis. ...
The March 18, 2021
The hibernation in brown bear : A model for medical and space research
Summary : Muscle atrophy is one of the main deleterious consequences of ageing, diseases (e.g. cancers and AIDS), and physical inactivity ...
The March 18, 2021
The hibernation in brown bear: A model for medical and space research
Summary: Muscle atrophy is one of the main deleterious consequences of ageing, diseases (e.g. cancers and AIDS), and physical inactivity ...
The March 18, 2021
Etienne LEFAI : The hibernation in brown bear: A model for medical and space research
Summary: Muscle atrophy is one of the main deleterious consequences of ageing, diseases (e.g. cancers and AIDS), and physical inactivity. It is especially detrimental to locomotion, heat production, and...
The February 4, 2021
Fascicle-tendon interactions strongly influence human performance
Summary : In the last 20 years, the role of tendon during the stretch shortening cycle has been intensively studied. A brief overview of this work will be presented to emphasize that the dynamic interactions ...
The February 4, 2021
Fascicle-tendon interactions strongly influence human performance
Summary: In the last 20 years, the role of tendon during the stretch shortening cycle has been intensively studied. A brief overview of this work will be presented to emphasize that the dynamic interactions...
The February 4, 2021
Fascicle-tendon interactions strongly influence human performance
Summary: In the last 20 years, the role of tendon during the stretch shortening cycle has been intensively studied. A brief overview of this work will be presented to emphasize that the dynamic interactions ...
The February 4, 2021
Fascicle-tendon interactions strongly influence human performance
Summary: In the last 20 years, the role of tendon during the stretch shortening cycle has been intensively studied. A brief overview of this work will be presented to emphasize that the dynamic...
The January 21, 2021
Better understand and improve accuracy control : from fundamental to applied point of view
Summary: Achieving movements with accuracy despite the inevitable variability of the neuromuscular mechanisms is an important everyday life problem, which must be solved to produce any fine motor...
The January 21, 2021
FERNANDEZ Laure : Better understand and improve accuracy control : from fundamental to applied point of view
Summary: Achieving movements with accuracy despite the inevitable variability of the neuromuscular mechanisms is an important everyday life problem, which must be solved to produce any fine motor skill...
The January 21, 2021
Better understand and improve accuracy control: from fundamental to applied point of view
Summary: Achieving movements with accuracy despite the inevitable variability of the neuromuscular mechanisms is an important everyday life problem, which must be solved to produce any fine motor skill such as writing or pointing.
The January 21, 2021
Better understand and improve accuracy control : from fundamental to applied point of view
Summary : Achieving movements with accuracy despite the inevitable variability of the neuromuscular mechanisms is an important everyday life problem, which must be solved to produce any fine motor skill such as writing or pointing.
The November 30, 2020
Journée scientifique LIBM
Retrouvez les résumés des doctorants du LIBM, présentés lors de la journée scientifique du laboratoire du 30 novembre dernier.
The October 15, 2020
USING TENDINOUS VIBRATION TO EXPLORE POSTURE, GAIT AND SPATIAL ORIENTATION IN POST-STROKE POPULATION
Summary not available
The October 15, 2020
DUCLOS Noémie : Using tendinous vibration to explore posture, gait and spatial orientation in post-stroke population
Summary : Noémie Duclos graduated from the Kinesitherapy Institute, Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble (France) and obtained her M.Sc and Ph.D degrees in human movement sciences from Aix-Marseille Université...
The January 30, 2020
Baptise MOREL : Relation puissance-vitesse-temps
Summary : En 1922, Archibald Vivian Hill rapportait pour la première fois une relation négative entre la vitesse et le travail, prémices de la désormais bien connue relation force-puissance-vitesse. Trois...
The January 30, 2020
RELATION PUISSANCE-VITESSE-TEMPS
Summary : En 1922, Archibald Vivian Hill rapportait pour la première fois une relation négative entre la vitesse et le travail, prémices de la désormais bien connue relation force-puissance-vitesse.
The January 30, 2020
Georges DALLEAU : Mécanisme de l’équilibre
Summary: Issu d’une formation mixte en ingénierie et en biologie humaine, Georges Dalleau est professeur à l’université de la Réunion. Il s’intéresse à la biomécanique humaine dans des contextes de santé...
The January 17, 2020
Evert VERHAGEN : Injury Prevention : bring evidence to practice
Biography: Pr Evert Verhagen. Professor Of Epidemiology Of Sports, Physical Activity And Health, Health and Safety in Sports, Amsterdam.
The January 16, 2020
ERASMUS + SPORT : 6-0 ! PROJECT
Summary : “6-0 ! – Promoting health through recreational football” is an international, Erasmus + Sport (Collaborative partners) funded project coordinated by laurea uas.
The January 16, 2020
Mikko JULIN and Michael DUNCAN : Erasmus + Sport : 6-0! Project
Summary: “6-0! – Promoting health through recreational football” is an international, Erasmus + Sport (Collaborative partners) funded project coordinated by laurea uas. “6-0! Project” is focusing on enhancing...
The December 19, 2019
Jorn HELGE et Laurent MESSONNIER : Maximal fat oxidation: Implications for health and performance
Pr Jorn W Helge
Summary : Maximal fat oxidation can be determined by a simple incremental exercise test in both athletes but also older and very untrained persons. The first part of this talk will focus...The December 19, 2019
Maximal fat oxidation: Implications for health and performance
Summary not available.
The November 21, 2019
Prolonged graded running exercise: neurophysiological and biomechanics considerations
Summary : Prolonged graded running races typically involve running over (extremely) long distances on rough terrain with large positive/negative elevation changes throughout.
The November 21, 2019
Gianluca VERNILLO : Prolonged graded running exercise: neurophysiological and biomechanics considerations
Summary: Prolonged graded running races typically involve running over (extremely) long distances on rough terrain with large positive/negative elevation changes throughout. The study of the physiological...
The November 7, 2019
From ‘De Motu Animalium’ (1680) to ‘De Velocitate Neuron-Motorium’ (2019): towards a better understanding of how the nervous system drives muscles
Summary : The objectives of my talk will be to discuss the often underestimated contribution of the nervous system to the force-generating capacity ...
The November 7, 2019
Nicola MAFFIULETTI : From ‘De Motu Animalium’ (1680) to ‘De Velocitate Neuron-Motorium’ (2019): towards a better understanding of how the nervous system drives muscles
Summary: The objectives of my talk will be to discuss the often underestimated contribution of the nervous system to the force-generating capacity of a muscle and the valuable role such knowledge can...
The October 10, 2019
Current & future methods in endurance training to improve and maintain performance
Summary : The talk will present current evidence and viewpoints on how to prescribe training intensity, volume, frequency in elite and recreational athletes in order to improve ...
The October 10, 2019
Billy SPERLICH : Current & future methods in endurance training to improve and maintain performance
Summary: The talk will present current evidence and viewpoints on how to prescribe training intensity, volume, frequency in elite and recreational athletes in order to improve and maintain organ function...
The October 3, 2019
Metabolic and Fatigue Profiles Are Comparable Between Prepubertal Children and Well-Trained Adult Endurance Athletes
Summary: It is well acknowledged that prepubertal children have smaller body dimensions and a poorer mechanical (movement) efficiency, and thus a lower work capacity than adults. However, the scientific...
The October 3, 2019
Metabolic and Fatigue Profiles Are Comparable Between Prepubertal Children and Well-Trained Adult Endurance Athletes
Summary : It is well acknowledged that prepubertal children have smaller body dimensions and a poorer mechanical (movement) efficiency, and thus a lower work capacity than adults.
The September 19, 2019
Bridging the gap : communicating exercise science to athletes (my experiences with podcasting science to runners)
Summary not available
The September 19, 2019
Shawn BEARDEN : Bridging the gap: communicating exercise science to athletes (my experiences with podcasting science to runners.
Presentation: Non disponible
The September 5, 2019
Gael GUILHEM : To better understand muscle-tendon interactions : a mean to better train ?
Summary: His presentation will focus on his team's latest work on muscle mechanical properties related to performance and injury prevention (maximum muscle contraction speed, muscle-tendon interactions...
The July 4, 2019
Exercise intensity prescription: How close are we from getting it right ?
Summary not available
The July 4, 2019
Juan MURIAS : Exercise intensity prescription: How close are we from getting it right ?
Biography: Juan Murias. Assistant Professor. Human Performance Lab. University of Calgary.
Presentation: PDFThe May 23, 2019
Circulating miRNAs in response to exercise and muscle injury
Summary : MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small non-coding RNAs involved in the post-transcriptional control of gene expression.
The May 23, 2019
Sebastien BANZET : Circulating miRNAs in response to exercise and muscle injury
Summary: MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small non-coding RNAs involved in the post-transcriptional control of gene expression. They can be released by the cells upon stimulation or injury and can be measured in...
The May 9, 2019
Neuromuscular consequences of obesity
Summary : Although the cardiovascular and metabolic consequences of obesity have been studied extensively over the last two decades ...
The May 9, 2019
Vincent MARTIN : Neuromuscular consequences of obesity
Summary: Although the cardiovascular and metabolic consequences of obesity have been studied extensively over the last two decades, less attention has been paid to investigating the impact of obesity...
The April 25, 2019
Callum BROWNSTEIN : Fatigue and recovery of neuromuscular function following competitive soccer match-play
Summary: The topic of fatigue and recovery following competitive soccer match-play has gained considerable attention within the scientific literature, largely due to the demanding nature of modern-day...
The April 25, 2019
Fatigue and recovery of neuromuscular function following competitive soccer match-play
Summary : The topic of fatigue and recovery following competitive soccer match-play has gained considerable attention within the scientific literature,
The April 8, 2019
Effectiveness of an individualized training based on force-velocity profile on jump performance
Summary : Ballistic performances are mainly determined by the maximal power (Pmax) lower limbs can generate, but also by the underlying individual force-velocity (F-v)
The April 8, 2019
Pedro JIMENEZ-REYES : Effectiveness of an individualized training based on force-velocity profile on jump performance
Summary: Ballistic performances are mainly determined by the maximal power (Pmax) lower limbs can generate, but also by the underlying individual force-velocity (F-v) mechanical profile, especially the...
The April 4, 2019
Changes in corticospinal excitability after whole body exercise
Summary : The efficacy of the corticospinal pathway to relay neural signals from higher brains areas to the locomotor muscles (i.e. corticospinal excitability)
The April 4, 2019
Romuald LEPERS : Changes in corticospinal excitability after whole body exercise
Summary: The efficacy of the corticospinal pathway to relay neural signals from higher brains areas to the locomotor muscles (i.e. corticospinal excitability) is subject to alterations following exercise...
The March 21, 2019
Thomas LAPOLE : Acute and chronic neuromuscular adaptations to local vibration: Toward a new neuromuscular rehabilitation modality
Summary: Vibration applied locally to a relaxed muscle or its tendon is a powerful stimulus for Ia afferents originating from muscle spindles. Their prolonged activation (i.e. 20 to 60 min) may trigger...
The March 21, 2019
Acute and chronic neuromuscular adaptations to local vibration: Toward a new neuromuscular rehabilitation modality
Summary : Vibration applied locally to a relaxed muscle or its tendon is a powerful stimulus for Ia afferents originating from muscle spindles.
The March 14, 2019
François FAVIER : How muscle stops building when it's working
Summary: Muscle cells have to cope with high energy demand during physical exercise. Some anabolic processes are ATP-costly (protein and glycogen synthesis) and can thus be reduced to ensure cell survival...
The March 14, 2019
How muscle stops building when it's working
Summary : Muscle cells have to cope with high energy demand during physical exercise.
The February 28, 2019
Physical Activity in Cancer Patients: Current Evidence and research perspectives
Summary : There is an increasing number of meta-analyses of randomized trials consistently showing a benefit of physical activity ...
The February 28, 2019
Béatrice FERVERS : Physical Activity in Cancer Patients: Current Evidence and research perspectives
Summary: There is an increasing number of meta-analyses of randomized trials consistently showing a benefit of physical activity in cancer patients on the consequences of the disease and its treatments...
The February 7, 2019
Enzo PIPONNIER : Effects of muscle group, muscle length and metabolic profile on differences in neuromuscular fatigue between prepubertal children and adults
Summary: The aims of this PhD thesis were to quantify the effects of (i) force level differences, using different muscle groups and muscle lengths, and (ii) of metabolic profile differences on the differences...
The February 7, 2019
Effects of muscle group, muscle length and metabolic profile on differences in neuromuscular fatigue between prepubertal children and adults
Summary : The aims of this PhD thesis were to quantify the effects of (i) force level differences, using different muscle groups and muscle lengths ...
The January 24, 2019
CANCER AND CARDIO-MYOPATHY: A PLACE FOR A NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT LIKE EXERCISE ?
Summary : Chemotherapies are known to induce cardiovascular impairment ranging in severity from asymptomatic ...
The January 24, 2019
Damien VITIELLO : Cancer and cardio-myopathy: a place for a non-pharmacological treatment like exercise ?
Summary: Chemotherapies are known to induce cardiovascular impairment ranging in severity from asymptomatic, subclinical dysfunction to substantial cardiomyopathy leading to congestive heart failure and...
