The research group Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy (MFYS) conducts research in the domain 'Exercise and the Brain in Health & Disease'. We study the interaction of physical and cognitive effort on neurochemistry, physiology and human movement behaviour in both healthy people and patients. We conduct research from the most fundamental level to research that can lead to policy-making advice.
We also provide education within the programs "Physical Education and Movement Sciences" and "Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy" at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).
As service to the community, MFYS runs the Brussels Laboratory for Excercise performance and TopSport (BLITS). Recreational athletes, elite athletes and sports teams are welcome to come to BLITS for sports medical examinations and maximal exercise tests. BLITS is also specialized in medical screening for people who practice a specific profession such as the agents of the civil protection and fire brigades.