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We are delighted to announce the schedule for our 6th Online Symposium, which will take place online on 7th April 2026 and will again be free to ISBS members. This year's symposium focuses on bridging the gap between biomechanics research and real-world application in sport. Across a diverse programme of sessions, the symposium highlights how advanced technologies—such as EMG, motion capture, and data analytics—can be effectively translated into meaningful insights for coaches, practitioners, and athletes. With a strong emphasis on communication, applied practice, and education, the event explores how to make complex biomechanical data accessible, actionable, and impactful. Bringing together researchers, students, and industry professionals from around the world, the symposium aims to strengthen connections between science and practice while supporting the next generation of sport biomechanists. All events will be free and available to all ISBS members. Session recordings will be made available to members after the event. To attend the Online Symposium, individuals will need to renew their ISBS membership for 2026 or join the society. To check your membership status, login online and select the “Member Profile” button. Then click on the “Subscription History” button to confirm your membership status; and if necessary, renew your membership. Please share these symposium details with colleagues, students, and anybody you think may be interested in a day of upskilling within biomechanics.
ISBS Members can access the live and recorded Online Symposium sessions here. Click here for a time zone converter (BST = GMT+1).
ISBS wish to thank society sponsors Qualisys, Delsys and Theia for their support of this symposium and all ISBS activities.
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Electromyography in the Time-Frequency Domain: Methods and Applications in Biomechanics
01:00-03:00 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Hoon Kim — Soonchunhyang University, South Korea
Yujin Kwon — University of North Carolina, USA
Taewoong Kong — Soonchunhyang University, South Korea
Moderator: Hoon Kim
Join us for “Electromyography in the Time-Frequency Domain: Methods and Applications in Biomechanics”, a session that will showcase how advanced EMG analysis can reveal deeper insights into muscle function, movement, and performance. From methodological foundations to practical biomechanics applications, this session promises valuable takeaways for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in cutting-edge sport biomechanics.
Know Your Audience: Presenting Biomechanics for Maximum Impact
07:00-09:00 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Dan Cottam — Australian Institute of Sport, Australia
Moderator: Bethany Canty — University of Canberra, Australia, Marvin Zedler — German Sport University Cologne, Germany
This practical and interactive session will explore how biomechanics communication can be tailored to different audiences for greater impact. Daniel Cottam will share how presentation style shifts across academic, conference, and applied settings, including when working with coaches. Students will then have the opportunity to practise adapting their own research into short presentations for both academic and coaching contexts.
The Potential of Visualisation and Virtual Reality to Enhance Learning of Biomechanics
09:00-11:00 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Laurence Protheroe — Hartpury University, UK
Varsha H. Hansraj — Freelance Creative Practitioner
This session will showcase how innovative tools such as visualisation and VR can support the teaching and understanding of biomechanics concepts. Designed for educators, students, and practitioners, it will explore practical applications that enhance learning and make complex concepts more engaging and accessible.
Working with Coaches: Technology & Testing
12:00-14:00 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Phil Graham-Smith — Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Celeste Wilkins — Philadelphia Phillies, USA
Alec Buttfield — Adelaide Football Club, Australia
Cory Snyder — Red Bull Athlete Performance, Austria
Moderator: Kristof Kipp — Marquette University, USA
This session brings together an outstanding panel of experts to explore how technology and testing can drive better decision-making in elite sport. From using technology responsibly in complex performance environments, to understanding what coaches really need from data, to enhancing athlete performance through biomechanics, this discussion will deliver practical insight for researchers, practitioners, and coaches alike.
Working with Coaches: Interpersonal Skills and Communication
14:00-16:00 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Daniel Williams — UK Sports Institute, UK
Leah Klein — Minnesota Twins, USA
Andrew Lyttle — Australian Sports Commission, Australia
Moderator: Paul Felton — Nottingham Trent University, UK
This session brings together an outstanding panel to explore how strong communication and interpersonal skills can enhance the impact of biomechanics in applied settings. From understanding coach expectations, to translating data into meaningful insights, to building trust in high-performance environments—this discussion focuses on the human side of delivering performance support.
Translating EMG: From Research to Practice
16:00-17:00 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Liam Walton — Delsys Europe, UK
Gerard McMahon - PhD — Ulster University, UK
Moderator: Alexandra Atack — St Mary’s University, UK
Working with Coaches: The Coach Report
18:00-20:00 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Chantelle du Plessis — Edith Cowan University, Australia
Aaron Martínez Alvarez, PhD — Red Bull, USA
Filippo Bertozzi — Aspire Academy, Qatar
Moderator: Franky Mulloy — Cincinnati Reds, USA
Great data is only valuable if coaches can actually use it. In high-performance sport, the challenge lies in designing and delivering coach reports that go beyond raw metrics and truly inform decision-making. From tailoring how information is presented, to translating biomechanics into clear, actionable insights, this discussion focuses on making data meaningful in practice.
ABBS presents: Baseball Biomechanics
20:30-22:30 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Arnel Aguinaldo - Point Loma Nazarene University, USA
Kevin Giordano - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, USA
Gretchen Oliver - Auburn University, USA
Tsutomu Jinji - Next Base Corporation, Japan
Sakiko Oyama - University of Texas at San Antonio, USA
Brittany Dowling - Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, USA
Moderator: Adam Barrack — University of Southern California, USA
This session dives into current research exploring the mechanical factors that underpin performance in baseball. From predictors of bat speed and swing mechanics, to in-game pitching biomechanics, to understanding how finger motion, wrist position, and pitch type influence joint loading, spin rate, and injury risk. This discussion highlights how biomechanics is shaping insight and application in the sport.
Theia presents: Motion Capture for Baseball: Integrating Biomechanics, Bat, and Ball Tracking with Theia3D
23:00-23:30 BST (GMT+1) Tuesday 7th April
ISBS Members can access the recorded Online Symposium sessions here.
Scott Coleman - Theia
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how cutting-edge motion capture and tracking technologies are being combined to provide more comprehensive and actionable insights in baseball.
