Scientific Program > Program

Monday, June 1, 2026

Time Event (+)
16:30 - 17:30 Registration - Registration  
17:30 - 19:00 ISB Standardisation Meeting (Amphitheater) - Martin Warner & Florent Moissenet  
19:30 - 23:00 Pre-Conference Social Event - Pre-Conference Social Event  

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Time Event (+)
07:45 - 08:30 Registration & Poster Setup - Registration & Poster Setup  
08:30 - 09:00 Opening Ceremony  
09:00 - 10:15 PODIUM SESSION 1 - Junior Awards (Amphitheater) - Benoit Gillet & Martin Warner (+)  
09:00 - 09:15 › Surface-based 3D Glenoid Bone Loss Estimation via Deep Learning-Driven Rim Reconstruction - Sophie Kamradt, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern  
09:15 - 09:30 › A comparison of shoulder kinematics in chimpanzees and humans - Mythili Damal Kandadai, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium, Department of Development and Regeneration, Biomedical Sciences Group, KU Leuven Campus Kortrijk, Kortrijk, Belgium  
09:30 - 09:45 › Functional estimation of the glenohumeral joint center using 3D mesh data - Antonia Centrone, DICI  
09:45 - 10:00 › ‘Suffering for the art': mapping musicians' shoulder pains and scapular kinematics - Ioannis Theodoridis, Norwegian Academy of Music  
10:00 - 10:15 › The Role of the Teres Major During Glenohumeral Abduction and Adduction - Rhianna - Mae Laing, Queen's University  
10:15 - 10:45 POSTER SESSION - Flash-Talk (Amphitheater) - Brice Guignard & Kevin Rose-Dulcina (+)  
10:20 - 10:21 › Trapezius excitation is altered without kinematic differences in asymptomatic scapular dyskinesis - Sarah Bohunicky, University of Manitoba [Winnipeg]  
10:21 - 10:22 › Sensorimotor modulation via tendon vibration: Potential therapeutic implications for adhesive capsulitis - Émilie Bouchard, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi  
10:22 - 10:23 › Biomechanical Assessment of Commonly Prescribed Body Weight-bearing Exercises for the Conservative Management of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and/or Rotator Cuff Tears - Stephen Boulanger, York University [Toronto]  
10:23 - 10:24 › Interest of the Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test for Assessing Upper-Extremity Force Capacity in Multisport Athletes - Thomas De Sousa, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité  
10:24 - 10:25 › Arm Strengthening Intervention Program during Radiation Treatment in Breast Cancer - Clark Dickerson, University of Waterloo  
10:25 - 10:26 › Kinematics of Shoulder Pseudoparesis: A Case Report - Gaura Saini, University of Minnesota [Twin Cities]  
10:26 - 10:27 › Influence of shoulder morphology on the development of biceps tendon pathologies - Stefan van Drongelen, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität [Frankfurt, Germany]  
10:27 - 10:28 › Characterizing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty impingement during common daily and recreational activities - Andreas Kontaxis  
10:28 - 10:29 › Investigation of the glenohumeral joint biomechanics under different rotator cuff tear conditions: A computational study - Melody C. Labrune, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW  
10:29 - 10:30 › Compliance with the ISB Recommendations for Shoulder Kinematics in the Literature: Pilot Phase of a PRISMA Systematic Review - Florent Moissenet, Kinesiology and Biomechanics Laboratories, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva  
10:30 - 10:31 › Volumetric Muscle Modelling for Physiological Testing of the Glenohumeral Joint - Molly Abraham, Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften = Zurich University of Applied Sciences  
10:31 - 10:32 › Towards Predictive Optimal Control of Detailed Closed-Loop Shoulder Models - Benjamin Moreno, Département d'Aérospatiale & Mécanique - ULiège  
10:32 - 10:33 › Understanding the influence and impact of shoulder muscles during a rotator cuff tear according to Collin's classification: a musculoskeletal model study - Margaux Peixoto, Laboratoire d'innovation ouverte en technologies de la santé  
10:33 - 10:34 › Restoring Dynamic Shoulder Stability: Insights from the MoveUS Program - Laura Ramírez-Pérez, Universidad de Málaga [Málaga] = University of Málaga [Málaga]  
10:34 - 10:35 › Impact of Driving and Whole-Body Vibration on Upper Body Posture and Discomfort - Sara Sagen, University of Saskatchewan, Health Science Department, Saskatoon, Canada  
10:35 - 10:36 › Clavicle Shape Variability May Influence Scapulothoracic Kinematics - Anna Spracklin, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis  
10:36 - 10:37 › Shoulder Health After Rehabilitation and Performancetraining (SHARP): study protocol - Lara Wasem, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Université de Lucerne = Universität Luzern  
10:37 - 10:38 › The Relationship Between Biceps Activity and Shoulder Eccentric External Rotation Torque - Washatka Jonathan, University of Minnesota Rehabilitation Biomechanics Lab and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics - Mara-Paige Rinchner, University of Minnesota Department of Intercollegiate Athletics - Alec Banuach, University of Minnesota Department of Intercollegiate Athletics - Olivia Roe, University of Minnesota Department of Intercollegiate Athletics - Justin Staker, University of Minnesota Rehabilitation Biomechanics Lab and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics  
10:45 - 11:30 Posters & Stand Visit & Coffee  
11:30 - 12:15 KEYNOTE 1 - Shouldering Evolution: Insights into the Human Shoulder from Comparative Functional Morphology (Amphitheater) - Pr Evie VEREECKE  
12:15 - 13:30 Lunch  
12:15 - 13:30 Student Mentorship Lunch  
13:30 - 14:00 ISB Standardisation Debriefing (Amphitheater) - Martin Warner & Florent Moissenet  
14:00 - 15:15 PODIUM SESSION 2 - Scapulothoracic Kinematics (Amphitheater) (+)  
14:00 - 14:15 › Estimating scapular kinematics from individualized regression models: Effect of helical vs Euler kinematic representation - Denise Balogh, University of Saskatchewan  
14:15 - 14:30 › Finding the best calibration poses for shoulder rhythm personalization in a computational shoulder model - Jennifer Maier, KTH MoveAbility, Department of Engineering Mechanics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm  
14:30 - 14:45 › Inverse kinematics of the closed-loop shoulder: Quadratic Programming is faster than Interior-Point methods with equivalent accuracy - Pierre Puchaud, AUCTUS, Centre Inria de l'Université de Bordeaux  
14:45 - 15:00 › Fiducial-based scapular kinematics from monocular video - Lorenzo De Sanctis, Hospital for Special Surgery  
15:00 - 15:15 › Effect of Camera Position on the Robustness of a 2D Markerless Motion Capture System for Assessing Shoulder Kinematics - Maxime Perek, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, LIBM, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, UR 7424, F-69622 Villeurbanne, France  
14:00 - 15:00 PODIUM SESSION 3 - Shoulder Function Assessment (Conference room) - Gretchen Oliver & Lara Wasem (+)  
14:00 - 14:15 › Can the combination of motion tracking and virtual reality make shoulder rehabilitation entertaining? - Matteo Mancuso, Medical Research Department, Artanim Foundation  
14:15 - 14:30 › Inter- and Intra-rater Reliability of the Shoulder Isometric Force Test (SHIFT) Protocol - Ursina Minder, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Université de Lucerne = Universität Luzern  
14:30 - 14:45 › Muscle activation synergies and contributions to shoulder torques across testing positions - Eleonora Croci, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel  
14:45 - 15:00 › Effects of perceived shoulder dysfunction on shoulder biomechanics during Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT) - Robin LOISEAU, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité- UR 7424, Lyon, France, Universite Lyon 1, Graduate Initiative MuSkLE, Lyon, France  
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break  
15:45 - 17:00 PODIUM SESSION 4 - Imaging & Morphology (Amphitheater) (+)  
15:45 - 16:00 › Automatic creation of mathematically perfect glenoid en-face view with artificial intelligence system and effect of glenoid rotation on best-fit circles. - Harpal Uppal, Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, Lister Hospital  
16:00 - 16:15 › Patient-Specific Reconstruction of Shoulder Anatomy Driven by Radiographic Anatomical Parameters Using Statistical Shape Modelling - Lisa Mareschal, Institute of Mechanical Systems, Zürich University of Applied Sciences  
16:15 - 16:30 › Effect of scapula morphology on the glenohumeral stability using a musculoskeletal model allowing humeral head translations, a pilot study. - Margaux Peixoto, Laboratoire d'innovation ouverte en technologies de la santé  
16:30 - 16:45 › Evaluating Differences in Shoulder Morphology and Upper Limb Kinematics in Older Adults with Affected and Unaffected Shoulders - Stephen Boulanger, York University [Toronto]  
16:45 - 17:00 › Characterization of Scapular Shape Variation and its Geometric Drivers in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Cohorts - Aaron Hellem; University of Minnesota  
15:45 - 17:00 PODIUM SESSION 5 - Rotator Cuff Function (Conference room) - Melody Labrune & Jonathan Washatka (+)  
15:45 - 16:00 › Analysis of the pathologic rotator cuff tendon mechanics by combining Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Models - Daniel Baumgartner, Zurich University of Applied Sciences  
16:00 - 16:15 › Utility of Tendon Model Estimation in Calculations of Supraspinatus Tendon Compression - Gaura Saini, University of Minnesota [Twin Cities]  
16:15 - 16:30 › A unified human-robot simulation enables modulation of Supraspinatus muscle activation - Pierre Schegg, CAMIN, Inria, Univ Montpellier, Montpellier, France  
16:30 - 16:45 › Predicting scapular kinematics following rotator cuff impairment using optimal control - Ondrej Zoufaly, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CTU in Prague  
16:45 - 17:00 › Deep learning-based 3D Fat Fraction analysis: Multicenter Study of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Patients - Natasha Heersche, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern  
17:15 - 18:00 Transfer to Visits - Transfer to Visits  
18:00 - 19:30 Visit tour - Visit tour  
19:30 - 23:00 Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony - Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony  

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time Event (+)
07:45 - 08:30 Registration - Registration  
08:30 - 09:45 PODIUM SESSION 6 - Cross-disciplinary topics (Amphitheater) - Ursina Arnet & Stephen Boulanger (+)  
08:30 - 08:45 › Short Term Effects of Suprascapular Nerve Block on Pain, Motion, Torque Generation, and Function in Adhesive Capsulitis: A Pilot Study - Paula Ludewig, University of Minnesota [Twin Cities]  
08:45 - 09:00 › Rotator cuff tear and repair impact the structure-function relationship of supraspinatus muscle - Kathryn Rex, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA  
09:15 - 09:30 › Comparing scapular and humeral motion following unilateral and prophylactic contralateral mastectomy for unilateral breast cancer - Sarah Fitzgerald, University of Saskatchewan  
09:15 - 09:30 › Functional Signals in the Glenohumeral Joint: Insights from Extant Primate Morphology using 3D Geometrics Morphometrics - Océane Cluzeau, Jan Palfijn Anatomy Lab, KU Leuven campus Kulak, Kortrijk  
09:30 - 09:45 › Cost function choice matters in functional electrical stimulation hand-cycling exercise duration - Kevin Co, Laboratoire de Simulation et Modélisation du Mouvement, Université de Montréal, Montréal (Qc), Canada  
09:45 - 10:30 KEYNOTE 2 - From the lab to the practice: How can we implement biomechanical studies in shoulder rehabilitation programs? (Amphitheater) - Pr Ann Cools  
10:30 - 11:15 Posters & Stand Visit & Coffee  
11:15 - 12:45 ROUND TABLE - ISG-SECEC Joint Session - Advanced Planning in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Multidisciplinary Path to Personalization and Improved Prediction (Amphitheater) - ISG-SECEC Joint Session  
12:45 - 14:00 Lunch  
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch + ISG General Meeting (Amphitheater)  
14:00 - 15:15 PODIUM SESSION 7 - Shoulder Arthroplasty (Amphitheater) - Nicola Hagemeister & Hugo Francalanci (+)  
14:00 - 14:15 › Influence of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty lateralization on deltoid and rotator cuff torque generation - Andreas Kontaxis, rehab motion analysis lab  
14:15 - 14:30 › Characterisation of variability and investigation of factors influencing maximum coronal abduction and forward elevation in post-operative rTSA subjects - Eva Herbst, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich  
14:30 - 14:45 › Prediction of Deltoid Muscle Force in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Using a Deep Learning Model - Léa Pistorius, Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopaedics - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne  
14:45 - 15:00 › A novel workflow for in vivo assessment of glenohumeral contact patterns following anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty using biplanar radiography - Nazanin Daneshvarhashjin, Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training, KU Leuven - Laurens Jansen, Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training, KU Leuven  
15:00 - 15:15 › Personalized Shoulder Modeling to Compute Glenohumeral Joint Loading and Predict Glenoid Component Loosening in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty - Line Ven, Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training, KU Leuven  
14:00 - 15:15 PODIUM SESSION 8 - Physical activity (Conference room) - Antoine Seurot & Ioannis Theodoridis (+)  
14:00 - 14:15 › Impact of the posture - standing or sitting - on the kinematics of the violinist's right upper limb - Amelie Roy, Laboratoire de Biomécanique et Mécanique des Chocs  
14:15 - 14:30 › Statistical parameter mapping analysis of trunk, shoulder girdle, and shoulder kinematic alterations associated with body armor - Bryan Riemann, Georgia Southern University  
14:30 - 14:45 › Greater Shoulder Elevation Variability During Arm Cocking Is Associated With Decreased Elbow Varus Torque in NCAA Division I Baseball Pitchers - Gretchen Oliver, Auburn University  
14:45 - 15:00 › Scapular Strength and Three-Dimensional Shoulder Kinematics in Collegiate Volleyball Hitters - Kenzie B Friesen, University of Saskatchewan  
15:00 - 15:15 › Shoulder overuse injury history is associated with imbalanced strength functional ratio and bilateral asymmetry in overhead male Para athletes in resting and fatigued conditions  
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break  
15:45 - 16:45 PODIUM SESSION 9 - Glenohumeral Kinematics (Amphitheater) - Guillaume Desroches & Antonia Centrone (+)  
15:45 - 16:00 › Investigating the Sensitivity of Glenohumeral Joint Proximity Pattern Variables to Centroid Calculation Method - Stacey Chen, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis  
16:00 - 16:15 › Robustness of a five-landmark predictive model for the glenohumeral rotation center to simulate ultrasound localization errors: a Monte-Carlo and individual perturbation analysis - Philippe Paquette, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières  
16:15 - 16:30 › Patient-Specific Musculoskeletal Model of the Shoulder: Kinematics Comparison of Linear Scaling and Statistical Shape Model Scaling - Jeremy Genter, Institute of Mechanical Systems, Zürich University of Applied Sciences  
16:30 - 16:45 › Preliminary evaluation of the kinematics of a shoulder musculoskeletal model during arm abduction - Sandrine BOUSIGUES, Laboratoire de Biomécanique et Mécanique des Chocs  
15:45 - 16:45 PODIUM SESSION 10 - Shoulder Pathologies (Conference room) - Jagwant SINGH & Sarah Bohunicky (+)  
15:45 - 16:00 › Changes in EMG–angle relationships following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty - Hugo Francalanci, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland  
16:00 - 16:15 › Adapting the OpenSim Thoracoscapular model for subacromial pain syndrome - Lauryn Campbell, University of Saskatchewan  
16:15 - 16:30 › Reachable workspace in persons with cervical spinal cord injury and its relationship to scapular dyskinesia - Ursina Arnet, Swiss Paraplegic Research  
16:30 - 16:45 › Shoulder load from wheelchair related activities in persons with a spinal cord injury  
17:00 - 17:30 Closing Ceremony (Amphitheater)  
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