Prof. Dr. Daniel Baumgartner

ZHAW School of Engineering
Forschungsschwerpunkt Biomechanical Engineering
Technikumstrasse 71
8400 Winterthur

+41 (0) 58 934 65 58
daniel.baumgartner@zhaw.ch

Arbeit an der ZHAW

Tätigkeit

Schwerpunktleitung Biomechanical Engineering

Lehrtätigkeit in der Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Ausbildung

Dipl. Ing. ETH / Maschinenbau & Verfahrenstechnik
ETH Zürich
09 / 1996 - 02 / 2002

Netzwerk

ORCID digital identifier

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6077-2905

Projekte

Publikationen

Beiträge in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift, peer-reviewed

Croci, E., Hess, H., Nüesch, C., Baumgartner, D., Gerber, K., Müller, A. M., & Mündermann, A. (2025). Association between functional scores, radiological parameters, and muscle strength in shoulders with asymptomatic or symptomatic rotator cuff tears and healthy controls. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 35(1), 155–166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2025.04.004
Genter, J., Croci, E., Oberreiter, B., Eckers, F., Bühler, D., Gascho, D., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2024). The influence of rotator cuff tear type and weight bearing on shoulder biomechanics in an ex vivo simulator experiment. Journal of Biomechanics, 166(112055). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112055
Genter, J., Croci, E., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2024). Influence of critical shoulder angle and rotator cuff tear type on load-induced glenohumeral biomechanics : a Sawbone simulator study. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2024(4624007). https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4624007
Scheermesser, M., Baumgartner, D., Nast, I., Bansi, J., Kool, J., Bischof, P., & Bauer, C. (2024). Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function. Scientific Reports, 14(6598). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4
Genter, J., Croci, E., Ewald, H., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2023). Ex-vivo experimental strategies for assessing unconstrained shoulder biomechanics : a scoping review protocol. F1000Research, 11(77). https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.72856.3
Genter, J., Rauter, G., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2023). Musculoskeletal model-based control strategy of an over-actuated glenohumeral simulator to assess joint biomechanics. At - Automatisierungstechnik, 71(7), 505–514. https://doi.org/10.1515/auto-2023-0064
Sommer, B., Haas, M., Karrer, S., Jörger, M., Graf, E., Huber, M., Baumgartner, D., Bansi, J., Kool, J., & Bauer, C. (2023). The effect on muscle activity of reaching beyond arm’s length on a mobile seat : a pilot study for trunk control training for people after stroke. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 5(4), 100289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2023.100289
Croci, E., Born, P., Eckers, F., Nüesch, C., Baumgartner, D., Müller, A. M., & Mündermann, A. (2023). Test-retest reliability of isometric shoulder muscle strength during abduction and rotation tasks measured using the Biodex dynamometer. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 32(10), 2008–2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2023.03.025
Croci, E., Hess, H., Warmuth, F., Künzler, M., Börlin, S., Baumgartner, D., Müller, A. M., Gerber, K., & Mündermann, A. (2023). Fully automatic algorithm for detecting and tracking anatomical shoulder landmarks on fluoroscopy images with artificial intelligence. European Radiology, 34, 270–278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-023-10082-8
Eleonora, C., Warmuth, F., Baum, C., Kovacs, B., Nüesch, C., Baumgartner, D., Müller, A. M., & Mündermann, A. (2023). Load-induced increase in muscle activity during 30° abduction in patients with rotator cuff tears and control subjects. Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 24(41). https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-023-00720-8
Genter, J., Croci, E., Ewald, H., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2023). Ex vivo experimental strategies for assessing unconstrained shoulder biomechanics : a scoping review. Medical Engineering & Physics, 117(104003). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2023.104003
Haas, M., Sommer, B., Karrer, S., Jörger, M., Graf, E., Huber, M., Baumgartner, D., & Bauer, C. (2023). Hip and trunk kinematics during reaching on a mobile and stable seat. Plos One, 18(7), e0289115. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289115
Croci, E., Eckers, F., Nüesch, C., Aghlmandi, S., Kovacs, B. K., Genter, J., Baumgartner, D., Müller, A. M., & Mündermann, A. (2022). Load-induced glenohumeral translation after rotator cuff tears : protocol for an in vivo study. JMIR Research Protocols, 11(12), e43769. https://doi.org/10.2196/43769
Haas, M. C., Sommer, B. B., Karrer, S., Jörger, M., Graf, E. S., Huber, M., Baumgartner, D., Bansi, J., Kool, J., & Bauer, C. M. (2022). Surface electromyographic activity of trunk muscles during trunk control exercises for people after stroke; effect of a mobile and stable seat for rehabilitation. Plos One, 17(7), e0272382. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272382
Croci, E., Künzler, M., Börlin, S., Eckers, F., Nüesch, C., Baumgartner, D., Müller, A. M., & Mündermann, A. (2022). Reliability of the fluoroscopic assessment of load-induced glenohumeral translation during a 30° shoulder abduction test. Biomechanics, 2(2), 255–263. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomechanics2020020
Bauer, C. M., Nast, I., Scheermesser, M., Kuster, R. P., Textor, D., Wenger, M., Kool, J., & Baumgartner, D. (2021). A novel assistive therapy chair to improve trunk control during neurorehabilitation : perceptions of physical therapists and patients. Applied Ergonomics, 94(103390). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103390
Kuster, R. P., Hagströmer, M., Baumgartner, D., & Grooten, W. J. A. (2021). Concurrent and discriminant validity of ActiGraph waist and wrist cut-points to measure sedentary behaviour, activity level, and posture in office work. BMC Public Health, 21(345). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10387-7
Thijs, L., Voets, E., Wiskerke, E., Nauwelaerts, T., Arys, Y., Haspeslagh, H., Kool, J., Bischof, P., Bauer, C., Lemmens, R., Baumgartner, D., & Verheyden, G. (2021). Technology-supported sitting balance therapy versus usual care in the chronic stage after stroke : a pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 18(120). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-021-00910-7
Kuster, R. P., Grooten, W. J. A., Blom, V., Baumgartner, D., Hagströmer, M., & Ekblom, Ö. (2021). How accurate and precise can we measure the posture and the energy expenditure component of sedentary behaviour with one sensor? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11), 5782. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18115782
Kuster, R. P., Bauer, C. M., & Baumgartner, D. (2020). Is active sitting on a dynamic office chair controlled by the trunk muscles? Plos One, 15(11). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242854
Kuster, R. P., Grooten, W. J. A., Blom, V., Baumgartner, D., Hagströmer, M., & Ekblom, Ö. (2020). Is sitting always inactive and standing always active? : a simultaneous free-living activPal and ActiGraph analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23), 8864. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17238864
Bouaicha, S., Kuster, R., Schmid, B., Baumgartner, D., Zumstein, M., & Moor, B. K. (2020). Biomechanical analysis of the humeral head coverage, glenoid inclination and acromio-glenoidal height as isolated components of the critical shoulder angle in a dynamic cadaveric shoulder model. Clinical Biomechanics, 72, 115–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.12.003
Kuster, R., Grooten, W. J. A., Baumgartner, D., Blom, V., Hagströmer, M., & Ekblom, Ö. (2019). Detecting prolonged sitting bouts with the ActiGraph GT3X. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 30(3), 572–582. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13601
Kuster, R., Huber, M., Hirschi, S., Siegl, W., Baumgartner, D., Hagströmer, M., & Grooten, W. (2018). Measuring sedentary behavior by means of muscular activity and accelerometry. Sensors, 18(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/s18114010
Bauer, C., Rast, F. M., Böck, C., Kuster, R., & Baumgartner, D. (2018). Determination of a sagittal plane axis of rotation for a dynamic office chair. Applied Ergonomics, 72, 107–112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2018.05.008
Kuster, R. P., Bauer, C. M., Gossweiler, L., & Baumgartner, D. (2018). Active sitting with backrest support : is it feasible? Ergonomics, 61(12), 1685–1695. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2018.1517899
Koller, T., & Baumgartner, D. (2017). Automatisierte Zweipunktdiskrimination bei Phantomschmerzen. Der Schmerz, 31(1), 69–73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00482-016-0158-x
Moor, B. K., Kuster, R., Osterhoff, G., Baumgartner, D., Werner, C. M. L., Zumstein, M. A., & Bouaicha, S. (2016). Inclination-dependent changes of the critical shoulder angle significantly influence superior glenohumeral joint stability. Clinical Biomechanics, 32, 268–273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.10.013
Baumgartner, D., Zemp, R., List, R., Stoop, M., Naxera, J., Elsig, J. P., & Lorenzetti, S. (2013). The spinal curvature of three different sitting positions analysed in an open MRI scanner. The Scientific World Journal, 2012(184016). https://doi.org/10.1100/2012/184016
Baumgartner, D., Tomas, D., Gossweiler, L., Siegl, W., Osterhoff, G., & Heinlein, B. (2013). Towards the development of a novel experimental shoulder simulator with rotating scapula and individually controlled muscle forces simulating the rotator cuff. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 52(3), 293–299. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11517-013-1120-z

Schriftliche Konferenzbeiträge, peer-reviewed

Lone, O., Weiss, M., Baumgartner, D., & Chavarriaga, R. (2024). A Python-based open software for EEG-based brain-machine interfaces [Conference poster]. Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering SSBE Abstract Book, 26. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-31394
Carroll, D., Kiener, L., Baumgartner, D., & Nusser, M. (2024, June). Finite element modelling of locking plate fixation during humeral abduction cycle. 29th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), Edinburgh, Scotland, 30 June - 3 July 2024. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-31221
Nusser, M., Carroll, D., Kiener, L., & Baumgartner, D. (2024, June). Screw configuration optimization in 4-part humeral fracture surgery : an algorithmic approach. 29th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), Edinburgh, Scotland, 30 June - 3 July 2024. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-31222
Haas, M. C., Baumgartner, D., Sommer, B., & Kilchenmann, A. (2023, August 24). Older adults prefer virtual reality when playing a fruit reaching game. 5th Digital Health Lab Day, Winterthur, Switzerland, 24 August 2023. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-29404
Kuster, R., Gossweiler, L., & Baumgartner, D. (2016). Reduce sedentary behaviour in desk based office work by means of a novel ergonomic office chair. 6th ISPAH - International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand, 16-19 November 2016. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4696
Kuster, R., & Baumgartner, D. (2014). Entwicklung eines neuen dynamischen Bürostuhls zur Mobilisierung der Wirbelsäule. SwissErgo-Tagung, Neuchâtel, 2014.
Kuster, R., Oetiker, S., Baumgartner, D., & Kool, J. (2014, July). Muscular activity while sitting on a novel dynamic office chair. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, USA, 06-11 July 2014. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-1397

Weitere Publikationen

Genter, J., Croci, E., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2023, September 13). Critical shoulder angle and glenohumeral biomechanics in shoulders with rotator cuff tears – an in situ study. Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society of Biomedical Engineering (SSBE), Allschwil, Switzerland, 13 September 2023.
Sommer, B., Baumgartner, D., Kuster, R., Wenger, M., & Bauer, C. (2021). A new shoe sole technology that transfers the ground composition to the sole of the foot : a user experience evaluation. XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Online, 25-29 July 2021. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-24273
Baumann, T., Klenk, M., Keller, N., Nussbaumer, H., & Baumgartner, D. (2017). Illumination homogeneity of bifacial systems : outdoor measurements with systematically varied installation conditions : visual [Conference paper]. Proceedings of the EU PVSEC 2017, 1605–1609. https://doi.org/10.4229/EUPVSEC20172017-5BV.4.28
Kuster, R., Gossweiler, L., Bauer, C., Oetiker, S., Kool, J., Meier, J., Lünenburger, L., & Baumgartner, D. (2014). Novel dynamic chair concept to mobilise pelvis and spine. Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) - Medtech Event, Bern, 2. September 2014.
Bircher, A., Kuster, R., Geisendorf, M., & Baumgartner, D. (2014). Novel method to investigate cushioning effects of suspension forks : a human centered pilot study. Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering (SSBE), Zurich, August 2014.
Schmid, B., Kuster, R., Bauer, C., Baumgartner, D., & Kool, J. (2014). Shortened M Psoas Major increases Lumbar Lordosis : an experimental approach. Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering (SSBE), Zurich, August 2014.
Schmid, B., Kuster, R., & Baumgartner, D. (2014). Novel balance platform : a feasibility study to collect normative data. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, USA, 06-11 July 2014.
Kuster, R., Gossweiler, L., Schelldorfer, S., Kool, J., Meier, J., Lünenburger, L., & Baumgartner, D. (2013). Novel dynamic chair concept to mobilise pelvis and spine. Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) - Medtech Event, Bern, 27. August 2013.

Mündliche Konferenzbeiträge und Abstracts

Genter, J., Croci, E., Müller, A., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2024, July 2). Impact of rotator cuff tears on muscle forces in weight-bearing shoulders. 29th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), Edinburgh, Scotland, 30 June - 3 July 2024. https://esbiomech.org/conference/archive/2024edinburgh/abstracts/974.pdf
Genter, J., Croci, E., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2024, April 25). The biomechancis of shoulders with rotator cuff tears are influenced by the critical shoulder angle : an in situ simulator study. 13. Kongress Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Für Biomechanik (DGfB), Heidelberg, Deutschland, 24.-26. April 2024.
Genter, J., Croci, E., Eckers, F., Oberreiter, B., Müller, A., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2023, September 5). Glenohumeral joint centre translation and glenohumeral joint contact point path translation during a 30° arm abduction in an ex vivo experiment. 15th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES), Rome, Italy, 5-8 September 2023.
Genter, J., Croci, E., Oberreiter, B., Eckers, F., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2023, July). Glenohumeral translation and muscle forces in ex vivo shoulders with rotator cuff injuries. 28th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Maastricht, the Netherlands, 9-12 July 2023. https://esbiomech.org/conference/archive/2023maastricht/745.pdf
Genter, J., Croci, E., Eckers, F., Oberreiter, B., Müller, A., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2023, June 29). Muskelkräfte in Schultern mit Rotatorenmanschettenrupturen während einer Abduktionsbewegung. 28. Jahreskongress der D-A-CH Vereinigung für Schulter- und Ellenbogenchirurgie, Hamburg, Deutschland, 29. Juni - 1. Juli 2023.
Genter, J., Croci, E., Eckers, F., Oberreiter, B., Bühler, D., Mündermann, A., Baumgartner, D., & Müller, A. M. (2023, June 22). Detailed shoulder biomechanics during humeral abduction with weight-bearing : an ex vivo study using an advanced shoulder simulator. 83. Swiss Orthopaedics Annual Congress, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 21-23 June 2023.
Genter, J., Croci, E., Eckers, F., Oberreiter, B., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2022, September 28). Glenohumeral contact pressure path : an ex-vivo study. 12. Kongress Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Für Biomechanik (DGfB), Köln, Deutschland, 28.-30. September 2022. https://fis.dshs-koeln.de/de/publications/abstractband-12-kongress-der-deutschen-gesellschaft-f%C3%BCr-biomechan
Genter, J., Croci, E., Eckers, F., Oberreiter, B., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2022, August 17). Glenohumeral instability in rotator cuff tears : an ex-vivo study. International Shoulder Group Meeting, Delft, the Netherlands, 17-19 August 2022.
Genter, J., Rauter, G., Rohner, M., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2022, June 26). Control system of a muscular controlled, experimental glenohumeral simulator. 27th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Porto, Portugal, 26-29 June 2022. https://esbiomech.org/conference/archive/2022porto/papers/porto_2278.pdf
Genter, J., Rauter, G., Rohner, M., Müller, A. M., Mündermann, A., & Baumgartner, D. (2022, June 24). A muscular controlled, ex-vivo glenohumeral simulator. 82. Swiss Orthopaedics Annual Congress, Basel, Switzerland, 22-24 June 2022.
Kuster, R., Schmid, B., Gossweiler, L., Moor, B., Bouaicha, S., & Baumgartner, D. (2016, July). Experimental shoulder testing under in-vivo anatomy and physiology. 11th Conference of the International Shoulder Group (ISG), Winterthur, 14-16 July 2016.
Kuster, R., Kellenberger-Züst, M., Heinlein, B., & Baumgartner, D. (2016, July). Usability and validity of a novel smartphone application to measure shoulder range of motion. 11th Conference of the International Shoulder Group (ISG), Winterthur, 14-16 July 2016.
Kuster, R., Moor, B., Bouaicha, S., & Baumgartner, D. (2015). Why cause large critical shoulder angles rotator cuff tears and small ones osteoarthritis? 21st Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Prague, 5-8 July 2015.
Kuster, R., Gossweiler, L., Bauer, C., Baumgartner, D., & Geert, V. (2015, June). Novel trunk training device for patients early post stroke. International Conference on Recent Advances in Neurorehabilitation (ICRAN), Valencia, Spain, 11-12 June 2015.
Kuster, R., & Baumgartner, D. (2014). Are novel office chairs used dynamically in daily office routine? : a novel measurement method. Annual Meeting 2014 of the Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering (SSBE), Zurich, 26.-27. August 2014.
Baumgartner, D., Tomas, D., & Gossweiler, L. (2013). Experimental shoulder simulation with rotating scapula and individually controlled muscle forces. 8. Jahrestagung Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Für Biomechanik (DGfB), Neu-Ulm, Deutschland, 15.-17. Mai 2013.
Baumgartner, D., Arici, N., Nart, M., & Bauer, C. (2013). Biomechanical analysis of the ground reaction force during kick-off acceleration on roller skis. 8. Jahrestagung Der Deutschen Gesellschaft Für Biomechanik (DGfB), Neu-Ulm, Deutschland, 15.-17. Mai 2013.

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