Attendees were able to learn about the current use of different technologies at the service of the specialty, through instruments such as walking platforms and inertial systems, among others.

Students, academics, professionals and supplier companies gathered at the First Conference on Kinesiology and Analysis of Human Movement, organized by the Kinesiology program of the University of La Serena and which had the support of the College of Kinesiologists of Chile, Doctor's Choice and BTL.

Those attending the conference held in the CETECFI Auditorium, located on the Ignacio Domeyko Campus of the ULS, were able to learn about the current use of different technologies at the service of the specialty, through instruments such as walking platforms and inertial systems, among others.

Likewise, thanks to the participation of prominent speakers, it was possible to learn about the advances and trends associated with the diagnosis and treatment of different types of patients, through the conferences: “Methods of Analysis of Human Movement (AMH)”, led by the kinesiologist James Sepúlveda from the Autonomous University of Chile; “Applications of inertial systems for Analysis of Human Movement”, with kinesiologist Edwin Contreras, academic at the University of La Serena; and “Indirect oxygen consumption measurement”, dictated by kinesiologist Rodrigo Fuentes, professional of Doctor's Choice.

In addition, during the day attendees participated in the conference “Updating Therapy by Physical Agents. Shock Waves”, with kinesiologist Gonzalo Iglesias from BTL; “Clinical Posturology”, with James Sepúlveda; and finally the conference “Applications of Marching Platforms”, given by kinesiologist Edwin Contreras.

“This is a complementary activity to the training of our students,” said Alfredo Gary, director of the Kinesiology program at the ULS, also stating that “we can see that there is absolute interest from both our students and students from other universities.” study houses that accompany us, since we are interested in massive knowledge. This type of meeting provides a huge plus for first and second year students, who, within their limits, already face this type of teams and the theoretical training that it entails."

This meeting, in which the president of the College of Kinesiologists IV Region, Glenda Álvarez, and the dean of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of La Serena, Dr. Gustavo Labbé, also participated, seeks to be the beginning for the Kinesiology career. of the ULS, also constitutes a movement analysis center, where it is possible to demonstrate the advances that the specialty has in the world, from our area.

Kinesiology students from the ULS were invited to the First Conference on Kinesiology and Analysis of Human Movement, students who are studying at other universities in the Coquimbo Region, and local professionals who, through their work, seek to perfect and update their skills. knowledge.

The second-year Kinesiology student at the University of La Serena, Nelly Rivera, pointed out that “this is a very good initiative, because those of us who have Biomechanics this semester were able to clearly understand what the speakers were explaining. Furthermore, at ULS we have the opportunity to learn about high-tech equipment and the data they provide and obviously this will serve us as future professionals.”

For his part, Pablo Aravena, a third-year Kinesiology student at Inacap, valued the opportunity to strengthen his knowledge. “This is a good instance of motivation for young people who are in the 1st and 2nd year, regarding what the career is, the empathy that we must have with the patient, the scientific aspects and logical thinking, among other skills,” he stated. he.

At the end of the day, attendees expressed satisfaction with this meeting that is part of a cycle programmed by the Kinesiology major for this year, a space intended to share knowledge, open new networking opportunities and create networks among professionals in the area. , students and collaborating companies.

On the occasion, three electroanalgesia and electrostimulation equipment were raffled among attendees.