The challenge: integrating advanced motion analysis technology and provide professional service efficiently
In a context where injury prevention and performance optimization are key priorities for both elite athletes and demanding amateurs, Saarland University Hospital (UKS) in Germany set out to take a significant step forward. The Department of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery aimed to offer a comprehensive solution that combined 3D motion analysis technology with specialized clinical assessment, all within a leading hospital environment.
With this goal in mind, the OrthoKineCheck biomechanics laboratory was inaugurated in April 2025— a facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the analysis of musculoskeletal movement. The project was born out of the ambition to set a new standard in biomechanical evaluation for both health and sports applications.
The solution: implementation of STT Systems’ 3DMA system
Implementing STT Systems’ 3DMA system in the biomechanics laboratory with VICON cameras and the Nexus platform.
To bring this ambitious project to life, UKS chose STT Systems’ 3DMA system — a real-time 3D motion analysis solution specifically designed for clinical and sports environments. This cutting-edge technology captures body kinematics with millimeter precision, identifies dysfunctional movement patterns, and helps customize treatments or postural corrections.
UKS was looking for a reliable, easy-to-use tool that could deliver discipline-specific metrics quickly and automatically generate high-quality, professional reports. The 3DMA system met all these requirements, making it the ideal choice for their laboratory.
One of the lab’s most innovative and in-demand services today is clinical bike fitting. This service is tailored to cyclists across all disciplines — road, mountain, triathlon, gravel, and even e-sports — and also includes golf swing analysis. Each session combines a 3D biomechanical analysis of the athlete’s position on the bike using the 3DMA system with a personalized orthopedic evaluation by the department’s clinical director, Prof. Dr. Stefan Landgraeber.
This combination allows for extremely precise bike adjustments and optimal adaptation of the equipment to the athlete, resulting in tangible benefits such as:
- 3D biomechanical analysis of the cyclist’s position on their own bike.
- Personalized orthopedic assessment by the department’s clinical director, Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Landgraeber.
This combination enables highly accurate bike adjustments, leading to tangible benefits such as:
- Improved pedaling efficiency.
- Reduced muscle fatigue and joint pain.
- Prevention of overloads and postural imbalances.
- Orthopedic rehabilitation support after injuries.
The entire process is completed in a single session lasting between one and three hours, supervised by sports scientists and clinical experts, with the option of reimbursement through German health insurance.
In golf, the analysis also helps improve golf swing technique, prevent injuries, study progression, and much more.
A pioneering and accessible service
What sets OrthoKineCheck apart from other centers is precisely this blend of advanced biomechanics and clinical diagnostics.
Additionally, patients receive practical, data-driven recommendations that allow for preventive and personalized interventions in their musculoskeletal health.
Looking ahead: more sports, greater impact
The success of the 3DMA system in the cycling field has motivated the UKS team to expand its scope. In 2025, new analysis protocols will be introduced:
- Gait and posture
- Running
- Golf swing
In parallel, dedicated studies are being developed for ball sports such as handball and basketball, where motion control is crucial for both injury prevention and performance optimization.
Technology that transforms clinical and sports practice
The OrthoKineCheck project has not only enhanced the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of Saarland University Hospital, but also demonstrated the tremendous added value of 3D biomechanics in real-world applications.
Thanks to the implementation of STT Systems’ 3DMA software technology with VICON Nexus Mocap System, UKS has positioned itself as a European benchmark in applied biomechanical analysis, contributing to a more precise, personalized, and preventive medicine.
A success story that proves how the collaboration between technology and medicine can radically transform the experience and outcomes of patients and athletes alike.
Are you thinking of implementing a biomechanical analysis laboratory like the one at the Saarland University Hospital?
STT Systems can help you make the leap. We have the experience, technology and support necessary to design a customised solution for you. Contact our team to receive personalised advice and discover how we can help you create a movement analysis space as complete and successful as OrthoKineCheck.