The Wilson Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab

Advancing musculoskeletal research in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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The 10th World Congress of Biomechanics will feature a rich scientific and social program bringing together our global research community.

The 10th World Congress will serve as the 2026 meeting of 3 principal partners: the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), the Canadian Society of Biomechanics/Société Canadienne de Biomécanique (CSB/SCB), and the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB).  

Research

We investigate the mechanical drivers of osteoarthritis progression and surgical outcomes to develop and apply advanced biomechanical and computational models for risk prediction.

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Modeling & Simulation

Advancing scientific understanding of movement dynamics through computational and biomechanics modelling techniques.

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Arthroplasty innovation

Integrating cutting-edge technology to advance advancing arthroplasty surgery, a commonly used treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis.

Translational tools for clinical uptake

Transforming clinical care pathways through innovative biomechanics tool development.

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Running biomechanics

Uncovering new biomechanics insights by applying laboratory-based modalities to real-world contexts.

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