The Biostimulation and Function Recovery Lab aims to apply innovative bioengineering technologies and methodologies to patients suffering from acute or chronic conditions, with the goal of improving diagnostic, treatment, or care protocols and ultimately accelerating the recovery of their functions and enhancing their quality of life.

An example of this approach is the WOUND project, an ambitious research initiative funded and supported by INAIL, which aims to develop and test a new form of biophysical stimulation on patients to accelerate the healing of chronic wounds.

This Lab also seeks to develop innovative services for the public, based on the latest scientific evidence in the field of sports bioengineering. These services are designed both to optimize the performance of high-level athletes and to promote physical activity among people of all ages, in order to prevent the onset of dysfunctions and diseases. As part of this mission, the Lab contributed to the creation of the Auxilium Sport Lab, a center that provides such innovative services to local athletes.

Recent publications

• Ricotti, L., & Minuti, T. (2024). Effects of padel activity and proprioception training on soccer players in an off-season period. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. (https://europepmc.org/article/med/38470014)
• Cigni, P., Minuti, T., Mannini, A., Cucini, A., Costagli, M., Rapetti, S., ... & Ricotti, L. (2023). Application of a custom device to measure isometric knee strength: possible injury correlation in professional soccer (football) players. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 8(4), 141. (https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/8/4/141)
• Minuti, T., Cigni, P., Costagli, M., Cucini, A., Cione, E., Melotto, S., ... & Cannataro, R. (2023). Reliability of a Custom Device Used to Measure Isometric Knee Flexor and Extensor Strength in Standing Position. Life, 13(2), 458. (https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/2/458)