The IBMS focuses not only on innovative teaching methods, but also on pioneering research and development projects that are driven forward as part of the research mandate.

Dedicated professors not only work within their departments, but also actively promote interdisciplinary collaboration. By acquiring third-party funding, projects can be designed ambitiously and sustainably. The processing and coordination of these research and development projects is the daily craft in which the IBMS achieves excellent results.

In addition to tackling research challenges, the IBMS invests in the next generation of researchers. Supporting interns, students working on their Bachelor's & Master's theses and PhD students is a priority. This intensive supervision and support is not only intended to make valuable contributions to science, but also to prepare students for a promising future.

The IBMS is not only a place to acquire knowledge, but also a dynamic research community where ideas take root and innovations flourish.

Complex biomechanical movement analyses play a decisive role in today's research landscape. These analyses not only provide insights into human movement in everyday life, but are also of great importance in the context of demographic change. In view of an aging population, fall prevention and the optimization of joint loading are crucial challenges. The IBMS is working intensively to develop innovative approaches to minimize the risk of falls and at the same time improve the quality of life of older people.

Another focus is on the interaction between people and technology. Research is being conducted into how various technological solutions such as footwear, insoles, orthoses, walking aids and robotic support systems can influence human movement. This enables the development of customized solutions that not only improve comfort, but also promote mobility and independence.

In a sports context, complex movement analyses also play a decisive role in improving athletic performance and preventing injuries. Athletes and coaches use these analyses to optimize movement patterns in order to avoid injuries caused by both trauma and overuse. In addition, biomechanical analyses are also crucial for the rehabilitation of injuries in sport. Through special tests such as the "Return to Sport" test, athletes can safely return to their sporting activities after being injured.

Another significant area of research is focused on the development of methods outside of laboratory situations. Here, wearable sensors and innovative data acquisition technologies are used to carry out movement analyses in real environments. In addition, functional statistics play a central role in gaining relevant insights from the collected data. The analysis of large biomechanical data sets enables researchers to recognize patterns, understand correlations and thus derive well-founded recommendations for prevention, rehabilitation and performance enhancement.