Applied Sport User Group Meeting — EMG & Motion Capture in Practice
University of Wolverhampton [in-person event]
Electromyography (EMG) and 3D Motion Capture are two technologies widely utilised in sport science research settings. However, despite their potential, they remain underutilised in applied sporting environments due to perceived barriers such as complexity, uncertainty about data interpretation, and misconceptions around their practicality in real-world settings. This user group meeting aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research, where this technology has had extensive application, and applied practice. We will be showcasing how cutting edge, automated technologies and simple, reliable protocols can generate high-quality data that directly informs athlete monitoring for performance enhancement and rehabilitation.
By bringing together clinicians, physiotherapists, sports scientists and more, this user group meeting will:
- Explore how EMG and markerless motion capture data can deliver valuable insights in applied sports;
- Learn how to collect and analyse high quality, meaningful EMG data (muscle and exercise selection, sensor placement, protocol) using Delsys EMG solutions;
- Provide hands on experience of using the latest Qualisys Markerless and marker-based technologies, providing end-to-end markerless motion capture capabilities designed for the applied and elite sport market;
- Investigate how an integrated Qualisys Motion Capture and Delsys EMG system can be employed to provide a comprehensive tool for both athlete assessment and research;
- Present practical case studies where motion capture and EMG deliver meaningful, actionable insights.
Program
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Welcome and Introduction (networking) |
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Technology Overview (Qualisys, Delsys Europe, Invited Experts) |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | Data Collection Rotation 01 (Qualisys Motion Capture OR Delsys EMG) |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 15:30 | Data Collection Rotation 02 (Qualisys Motion Capture OR Delsys EMG) |
| 15:30 - 15:45 | Break |
| 15:45 - 16:15 | Results Discussion |
| 16:30 - 17: 00 | User Forum and Event Closing |
