Mathieu Ménard

Mathieu Ménard is an Assistant Professor and Head of Research at the Institut d'Ostéopathie de Rennes - Bretagne (IORB), a Research Associate at the University of Rennes 2, and an Associate Researcher at the Movement, Sport and Health Sciences Laboratory (M2S Lab). He previously served as a PhD Student at Institut Pprime's RoBioSS department. His work promotes research in osteopathy through faculty engagement and student training.

Ménard's research explores three core domains:

• Applied Biomechanics: Investigating sports movements, lumbar spine kinetics, and motor strategies in clinical populations (e.g., gymnasts, COPD patients).
• Osteopathic Innovation: Developing evidence-based methodologies for healthcare education, including simulation training and AI integration.
• Rehabilitation Science: Optimizing manual therapy for conditions like chronic low back pain and traumatic brain injury using motion analysis and systematic reviews.

His recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a strong emphasis on:

• Biomechanical modeling of sports injuries and osteopathic techniques.
• Equity-focused healthcare (e.g., transgender inclusivity, racial bias mitigation).
• Pedagogical advancements in osteopathic education, including game-based learning.

At M2S Lab, he contributes to projects on injury prevention and performance enhancement, utilizing physiological and biomechanical profiling.