ACCESS

Smart Movement Analysis for Knee Osteoarthritis

ACCESS investigates how knee osteoarthritis affects movement — directly in physiotherapy practices using modern 3D movement-analysis technology. Patients and physiotherapists collaborate with researchers to gain new insights for better treatment.

What are the aims of the project?

ACCESS investigates how knee osteoarthritis affects everyday movement. The goal is to capture movement patterns of patients using innovative 3D motion analysis — directly in physiotherapy practices. Together with physiotherapists, both movement data and information on pain, function, and quality of life are collected. This leads to new scientific insights into how osteoarthritis affects mobility and how therapies can be better tailored. By participating, citizens contribute valuable data to research while gaining insights into modern movement technology and their own health.

How can you participate in research?

You can join ACCESS either as a physiotherapist or as a patient with knee osteoarthritis. Physiotherapists collect movement data using two smartphone cameras to analyze functional tests (Walking, Sit-to-Stand, stair climbing) and health information. Patients voluntarily take part in the 3D motion analysis and complete questionnaires on pain, function, and quality of life. Both groups receive clear instructions and are actively involved in the research — hands-on, anonymous, and directly integrated into everyday therapy.