Musculoskeletal Imaging

What keeps us moving? Advancing our understanding of musculoskeletal function through imaging

Overview

We use advanced MRI techniques to create detailed images of muscles, tendons, and bones, allowing us to study how the body’s movement system is built and functions. By mapping the internal structure of muscles, we can reveal the arrangement of muscle fibres that generate the muscle force. Specialised imaging methods also enable us to visualise tendons and bones, providing information that is often difficult to obtain with conventional MRI and offering a radiation-free alternative to CT imaging. These unique images help us understand how musculoskeletal tissues change with disease, training, injury, or recovery.

We combine imaging data with computational modelling to create personalised digital representations (“digital twins”) of the musculoskeletal system. These digital twins allow us to investigate movement, injury mechanisms, rehabilitation strategies, and surgical interventions, helping to develop more effective and individualised approaches to musculoskeletal healthcare.