Translational Musculoskeletal Imaging Research

Developing quantitative 3D imaging and machine learning models to identify early diagnostic markers.

Active Research Fields

  • Sports Medicine and Human Performance

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

  • Musculoskeletal Imaging

  • Shear Wave Elastography

  • Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging

  • Muscle Architecture and Biomechanics

  • Sarcopenia and Healthy Ageing

  • Rehabilitation Technologies

  • Evidence-Based Healthcare

Yagiz G, Fredianto M, Ulfa M, Ariani I, Agustin AD, Shida N, et al. (2024) A retrospective comparison of the biceps femoris long head muscle structure in athletes with and without hamstring strain injury history. PLoS ONE 19(2): e0298146. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298146

Upcoming Publications

1- Yagiz, G., Adanir, S., Shida, N. and Falla, D. (2026). Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Architecture, Morphology, Stiffness and Texture: A Systematic Review Protocol. PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, CRD420251151832. Available at: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251151832

2- Yagiz, G., Yanase, K. and Umehara, J. (2026). Effects of Physical Therapy on Muscle and Tendon Stiffness: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses.

3- Yagiz, G., Kubis, H.-P., Owen, J.A. and colleagues (2026) Hamstring Activations during Russian Belt and Nordic Hamstring Exercises in Professional Athletes: A Randomised Electromyography Study.

4- Kepir, E., Yagiz, G., Owen, J.A. (2026) Effects of Hip Rotation and Additional Loading on Gastrocnemius Muscle Activation During the Heel-Drop Exercise: An Electromyography Study.

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Academic Publications (WoS)

Review peer-reviewed journal articles, citation metrics, and direct links to international academic databases.

Core Initiatives

Active Research Fields

Investigating musculoskeletal tissue behaviour through quantitative imaging and computational modelling .