Development of a simulation platform to study the role of joint hyper-resistance in functional tasks in children with cerebral palsy.

Project description

Simulating muscle response in cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a neurodevelopmental disorder that appears early in childhood and although symptoms may vary, they include poor movement and muscle tone. Particularly, joints demonstrate hyper-resistance to movement, but the underlying aetiology remains poorly understood. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the simSpas project is working under the hypothesis that movement history is partly responsible for the observed functional impairment. Researchers will develop a computer simulation test that will allow them to clinically test how muscle responds to stretch during walking or standing. This modelling approach will help improve diagnosis and the quality of life of patients with cerebral palsy.

Fields of science

• humanities › history and archaeology › history
• natural sciences › mathematics › applied mathematics › mathematical model

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01-01 - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021

Call for proposal

HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-AG-UN - HORIZON Unit Grant

Coordinator

KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN

Net EU contribution

€ 191 760,00

Address

Oude Markt 13
3000 Leuven
Belgium

Region

Vlaams Gewest › Prov. Vlaams-Brabant › Arr. Leuven

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

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