Taiwan-Paraguay Technological Forum: Expert explores sports science and its fusion with technological innovations

Asunción, Agencia IP.- During the First Taiwan-Paraguay Technological Forum, Wei-Chun Hsu, Vice Dean of the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Taiwan’s University of Science and Technology, shared her expertise in a conference titled «Current State of the Integration of Sports Science in Competition Support Systems in Taiwan.»

Hsu, who has extensive experience in human movement analysis and neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics, detailed how the approach to sports science in Taiwan has evolved to support elite athletes effectively.

She explained that similar to medical practice, her team uses both subjective and objective evaluations before initiating any training or treatment program. These evaluations include direct consultations with athletes and precise measurements using low-cost technology and advanced analysis techniques.

One of the most innovative aspects presented was the use of artificial technologies in monitoring athletes’ movements, particularly in sports like triathlon. «Our sports science center has developed precise methods to control and improve athletes’ performance. We use advanced technologies to record players’ positions and timing during competitions, and we have implemented mobile applications to monitor the trajectories and game strategies,» Hsu explained.

Additionally, she highlighted the success of one of her projects, carried out at Chengdu University, which allowed the categorization and quantification of athletes’ movements in a three-dimensional environment, significantly enhancing their performance. This technological approach has been key to Taiwan’s recent success in international competitions, as demonstrated by the gold medal won at the recent Paris Olympics.

Hsu also addressed the unique challenges faced by female athletes, particularly concerning menstrual cycle issues that can affect their performance and health. «The reason why we want to do the project is to address issues with female athletes. The majority of them have difficulty and encounter menstrual cycle problems due to high-stress, especially for endurance athletes. A high percentage of them have irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Some of them have not had a menstrual cycle for over 14 months. This is especially true for swimmers and triathletes,» she noted.

Finally, the Vice Dean emphasized the importance of collaboration between scientists and computer science students in sports science. «We also encourage computer science students to participate, because we don’t have sufficient technicians, technology, or scientists to visualize the performance,» Hsu affirmed.

Her presentation at the forum underscored the intersection between technology and preventive medicine, highlighting how these advances not only benefit elite athletes but can also have broader applications in promoting general health and well-being.