Davy Laroche

Davy Laroche is a Full Professor of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Burgundy, France. He serves as Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Professions within the Health Sciences Faculty (UFR Sciences de Santé). His expertise lies in developing innovative neuromuscular and biomechanical protocols to optimize motor function recovery in patients undergoing rehabilitation. Key roles include Vice-President of the STARTER research network focused on AI-driven motor rehabilitation strategies.

Education: Masters in Biomechanics (2003), PhD in Neuroscience (2006), and HDR (Habilitation) in Rehabilitation Science (2019) from the University of Burgundy's INSERM CAPS lab.

Research focuses on: Physiology of Movement, Biomechanical Optimization, Neurorehabilitation Technologies, and Sensorimotor Deficiencies. Over 80 peer-reviewed publications since 2003, with recent emphasis on eccentric cycling protocols in cardiac patients, gait analysis post-surgery, and post-stroke vibration therapy.

Notable contributions include developing the Frail’BESTest balance assessment tool and pioneering IMU insole technology for gait analysis. Active in collaborative projects involving 3D motion datasets and clinical trial protocols for functional recovery metrics.