Frédéric Marin
Movement: A Biomarker of the Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal System

Movement—whether human or animal—arises from a close collaboration between three major systems:

• The nervous system acts as the conductor: it plans, commands, and controls every gesture.

• The muscular system is the engine: it generates the mechanical forces that enable the movement of different body parts.

• Finally, the skeletal system serves as a guiding structure: it directs and stabilizes these movements.

When any of these systems experiences dysfunction or failure, the fluidity of movement is disrupted. These alterations may be localized, affecting a single body segment, or more global, impacting overall motor function or locomotion. Thus, movement can be considered a true biomarker of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system’s functioning.

Quantified movement analysis becomes a valuable tool: it allows for objective measurement of this biomarker and assessment of the quality of interactions between the brain, muscles, and skeleton.

As part of this invited lecture, Professor Frédéric Marin from Chemnitz University of Technology (Germany) will present this concept through clinical, veterinary, and artistic applications. This interdisciplinary approach highlights the fundamental role of movement in understanding health, performance, and creativity.

Frédéric Marin, professor at Chemnitz University of Technology (TU Chemnitz), holds the Chair of Movement Science for Prevention and Rehabilitation. His research focuses on movement biomechanics and the development of movement analysis as a biomarker of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system.