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 and physiology in both healthy people and patients. We conduct research from the most fundamental level to research that can lead to policy-making advice. In addition, we also provide education within the programmes "Physical Education and Movement Sciences" and "Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy" at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). As a third party service, MFYS founded the Brussels Laboratory for Excercise performance and TopSport (BLITS). Recreational athletes, elite athletes and (elite)sports clubs 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 various fire brigades.
Do you sometimes suffer from that after lunch slump?
Curious about why we sometimes feel mentally drained and what you can do about it? The Universiteit van Vlaanderen visited MFYS to unravel the mystery of mental fatigue. 🧠💡Professor Bart Roelands, head of our research group, explains exactly what's happening and how to keep up your energy levels.New papers on BCI
We are excited to announce our latest publication: "Evaluating the real-world usability of BCI control systems with augmented reality: a user study protocol." In this protocol paper, we introduce a user-centric evaluation procedure for MI-based BCI systems that use augmented reality to en...
BruBotics researchers develop non-invasive brain-computer interface for everyday applications
Led by Prof Kevin De Pauw , researcher Arnau Dillen from the Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy (MFYS) research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has developed a brain-computer interface, in which the brain controls a robotic arm.
Practical info-International interdisciplinary symposium on citizens, science and air pollution
The first Etats Generaux de l'Air de Bruxelles is an event that combines a symposium, a hackathon and a day for the citizens.
Practical info-BRUSSELS UNIVERSITIES CYCLOCROSS
After a successful first edition of the Brussels Universities Cyclocross, Golazo Sports will once again organise a cyclocross on Sunday 5 January on the grounds of the VUB and ULB.
Practical infoSport Injury Seminar: from injury prevention to RTS
On April 23, 2022 from 9 am until 1 pm, we host the MFYS Sport Injury Seminar on campus Etterbeek of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
