Abstract

Kinementor represents an interactive digital platform specifically conceived to enhance physiotherapy education. Developed as part of the ‘Didattica interattiva digitale di biomeccanica applicata’ project, funded by swissuniversities’ P-8 Digital Skills initiative, this tool simulates human movement—initially focusing on the squat—to provide students with a dynamic understanding of biomechanical principles.

Homepage of the Kinementor project, the user can insert data of the patient body to start the experience - Image courtesy of Matteo Subet under CC BY SA 4.0

Concept

The core concept underpinning Kinementor is to offer physiotherapy students a visual and interactive means of exploring complex movements. Rather than relying solely on theoretical explanations or static diagrams, the platform allows users to observe in real-time how weight distribution shifts across the body during actions like a squat. This visualisation aims to deepen comprehension and facilitate practical application of biomechanical knowledge.

The tool to visualise the weight and forces on the body - Image courtesy of Matteo Subet under CC BY SA 4.0

Process Development

Kinementor’s development was undertaken as a collaborative effort with Max Fonseca. The project leveraged digital technologies to create an interface that accurately models human gestures, enabling students to actively engage with the simulation and analyse its nuances. The platform’s design prioritises clarity and accessibility, ensuring it serves as a valuable pedagogical tool for physiotherapy training.

Note

The developed platform is release as open-source project vicible at this link Further development of Kinementor is planned to incorporate additional movements and expand its functionality to address a broader range of biomechanical concepts relevant to physiotherapy practice.

How to cite this page:

Subet, Matteo (2024). Kinementor. Retrieved on 18 December 2025 from zumat.ch/projects/kinementor.html