Markus Ernst

ZHAW Gesundheit
Institut für Physiotherapie
Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9
8400 Winterthur

+41 (0) 58 934 64 48
markus.ernst@zhaw.ch

Arbeit an der ZHAW

Tätigkeit an der ZHAW

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter

www.gesundheit.zhaw.ch/de/gesundheit/forschung/forschung-physiotherapie.html

Lehrtätigkeit in der Weiterbildung

Reflektierte Praxis - Wissenschaft verstehen

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Arbeits- und Forschungsschwerpunkte, Spezialkenntnisse

Assessment-Instrumente.
HWS

Beruflicher Werdegang

von 2005 bis 2010: externer Lehrbeauftragter der Berner Fachhochschule für Gesundheit (BFH), vorwiegend in Modulen des Bewegungsapparates.

Aus- und Fortbildung

1990- 1994: Ausbildung zum Krankengymnast/Physiotherapeut in Münster/Westfalen Deutschland.
1995-2000: Weiterbildung in Manueller Therapie (Maitland-Konzept) mit Abschluss OMT svomp 2000.
2003-2006: Studium „Physiotherapie-Wissenschaften“ der Universität Zürich, mit dem Abschluss „Master-Degree“ der Faculty of Health Sciences der Universität Maastricht (Niederlande).

Mitglied in Netzwerken

Projekte

Publikationen

Beiträge in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift, peer-reviewed

Ivanov, Dimo; Ernst, Markus,

2023.

Übersetzung, kulturelle Adaptation und Test-Retest-Reliabilität der deutschen Version des Headache Disability Questionnaire.

Physioscience.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2001-5129
Ernst, Markus J.; Sax, Nadine; Meichtry, André; Aegerter, Andrea Martina; Luomajoki, Hannu; Luedtke, Kerstin; Gallina, Alessio; Falla, Deborah; et al.,

2023.

Cervical musculoskeletal impairments and pressure pain sensitivity in office workers with headache.

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice.

66(102816).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102816
Franov, Esther; Straub, Matthias; Bauer, Christoph; Ernst, Markus,

2022.

Head kinematics in patients with neck pain compared to asymptomatic controls : a systematic review.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

23(156).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05097-z
Aegerter, Andrea; Deforth, Manja; Volken, Thomas; Johnston, Venerina; Luomajoki, Hannu; Dressel, Holger; Dratva, Julia; Ernst, Markus Josef; Distler, Oliver; Brunner, Beatrice; Sjøgaard, Gisela; Melloh, Markus; Elfering, Achim,

2022.

A multi-component Intervention (NEXpro) reduces neck pain-related work productivity loss : a randomized controlled trial among Swiss office workers.

Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.

33(2), S. 288-300.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-022-10069-0
Schuster-Amft, Corina; Kool, Jan; Möller, J. Carsten; Schweinfurther, Raoul; Ernst, Markus; Reicherzer, Leah; Ziller, Carina; Schwab, Martin E.; Wieser, Simon; Wirz, Markus; Menig, Alexandra; Paredes, Liliana P.; Rosemeier, Heike,

2022.

Feasibility and cost description of highly intensive rehabilitation involving new technologies in patients with post-acute stroke : a trial of the Swiss RehabTech Initiative.

Pilot and Feasibility Studies.

8(1).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01086-0
Ernst, Markus J.; Klaus, Sandro; Lüdtke, Kerstin; Gallina, Alessio; Falla, Deborah; Aegerter, Andrea M.; Barbero, Marco; Brunner, Beatrice; Cornwall, Jon; Da Cruz Pereira, Yara; Deforth, Manja E.; Distler, Oliver; Dratva, Julia; Dressel, Holger; Egli, Tobias; Elfering, Achim; Ernst, Markus J.; Etzer-Hofer, Irene; Falla, Deborah; Gisler, Michelle; Haas, Michelle; Johnston, Venerina; Klaus, Sandro; Kobelt, Gina M.; Lüdtke, Kerstin; Luomajoki, Hannu; Melloh, Markus; Nicoletti, Corinne; Niggli, Seraina; Nüssle, Achim; Richard, Salome; Sax, Nadine; Schülke, Katja; Sjøgaard, Gisela; Staub, Lukas; Volken, Thomas; Zweig, Thomas,

2022.

Inter-rater reliability, discriminatory and predictive validity of neck movement control tests in office workers with headache and/or neck pain.

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice.

62(102685).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102685
Schmid, Philipp Matthias; Bauer, Christoph; Ernst, Markus; Sommer, Bettina; Lünenburger, Lars; Weisenhorn, Martin,

2021.

A two joint neck model to identify malposition of the head relative to the thorax.

Sensors.

21(9), S. 3297.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.3390/s21093297
Hiestand-Saho, Mariama; Sidibeh, Penda; Ernst, Markus,

2020.

Pain and functional limitation among rural female Gambian head-load carriers a cross-sectional study.

European Journal of Physiotherapy.

24(2), S. 79-84.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2020.1788637
Aegerter, Andrea; Deforth, Manja; Johnston, Venerina; Ernst, Markus; Volken, Thomas; Luomajoki, Hannu; Brunner, Beatrice; Dratva, Julia; Sjøgaard, Gisela; Elfering, Achim; Melloh, Markus,

2020.

On-site multi-component intervention to improve productivity and reduce the economic and personal burden of neck pain in Swiss office-workers (NEXpro) : protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

21(391).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03388-x
Pürckhauer, Helen; Rast, Fabian; Nicoletti, Corinne; Ernst, Markus,

2020.

Joint position error after neck protraction-retraction movements in healthy office workers : a cross-sectional study.

Human Movement Science.

72(102633).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2020.102633
Sommer, Bettina B.; Weisenhorn, Martin; Ernst, Markus J.; Meichtry, André; Rast, Fabian M.; Kleger, Dominik; Schmid, Philipp; Lünenburger, Lars; Bauer, Christoph M.,

2019.

Concurrent validity and reliability of a mobile tracking technology to measure angular and linear movements of the neck.

Journal of Biomechanics.

S. 109340.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109340
Quartey, Jonathan; Ernst, Markus; Bello, Ajediran; Oppong-Yeboah, Bertha; Bonney, Emmanuel; Acquaah, Kow; Asomaning, Felix; Foli, Margaret; Asante, Sandra; Schaemann, Astrid; Bauer, Christoph,

2019.

Comparative joint position error in patients with non-specific neck disorders and asymptomatic age-matched individuals.

South African Journal of Physiotherapy.

75(1), S. a568.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v75i1.568
Ernst, Markus; Sommer, Bettina; Meichtry, André; Bauer, Christoph,

2019.

Intra-rater reliability of determining positions of cervical spinous processes and measuring their relative distances.

BMC Research Notes.

12(265).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4299-8
Werner, Isabelle; Ernst, Markus; Treleaven, Julia; Crawford, Rebecca,

2018.

Intra and interrater reliability and clinical feasibility of a simple measure of cervical movement sense in patients with neck pain.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

19(358).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2287-0
Rast, Fabian; Graser, Judith Verena; Meichtry, André; Ernst, Markus; Bauer, Christoph,

2017.

Reproducibility of a new signal processing technique to assess joint sway during standing.

Journal of Biomechanics.

51, S. 133-136.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.054
Barbero, Marco; Falla, Deborah; Clijsen, Ron; Ghirlanda, Filippo; Schneebeli, Alessandro; Ernst, Markus; Cescon, Corrado,

2017.

Can parameters of the helical axis be measured reliably during active cervical movements?.

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice.

27.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2016.10.008
Hauswirth, Jürg; Ernst, Markus; Lanz Preusser, Marianne; Meichtry, André; Kool, Jan; Crawford, Rebecca,

2016.

Immediate effects of cervical unilateral anterior-posterior mobilisation on shoulder pain and impairment in post-operative arthroscopy patients.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-160566
Signer, R.; Gafner, V.; Ernst, Markus,

2016.

Adhäsive Kapsulitis der Schulter.

Manuelle Medizin.

54(2), S. 95-100.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00337-016-0108-9
Bauer, Christoph Michael; Heimgartner, Martin; Rast, Fabian Marcel; Ernst, Markus Josef; Oetiker, Sarah; Kool, Jan,

2016.

Reliability of lumbar movement dysfunction tests for chronic low back pain patients.

Manual Therapy.

24, S. 81-84.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2016.02.013
Bianchi, C.; Meichtry, André; Tänzer, L.; Ritter, U.; Ernst, Markus,

2015.

Ist die manuelle Untersuchung von aktiven myofaszialen Triggerpunkten bei Patienten mit Spannungskopfschmerzen zuverlässig?.

manuelletherapie.

19(1), S. 31-37.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1545386
Hügli, Anna Sabrina; Ernst, Markus Josef; Kool, Jan; Rast, Fabian; Rausch, Anne-Kathrin; Mannig, Angelika; Oetiker, Sarah; Bauer, Christoph Michael,

2015.

Adherence to home exercises in non-specific low back pain : a randomised controlled pilot trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

19(1), S. 177-185.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.017
Bauer, Christoph; Rast, Fabian; Ernst, Markus; Kool, Jan; Oetiker, Sarah; Rissanen, Saara; Suni, Jaana; Kankaanpää, Markku,

2015.

Concurrent validity and reliability of a novel wireless inertial measurement system to assess trunk movement.

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.

25(5), S. 782-790.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2015.06.001
Ernst, Markus J.; Crawford, Rebecca J.; Schelldorfer, Sarah; Rausch Osthoff, Anne-Kathrin; Barbero, Marco; Kool, Jan; Bauer, Christoph M.,

2015.

Extension and flexion in the upper cervical spine in neck pain patients.

Manual Therapy.

20(4), S. 547-552.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2014.12.005
Schelldorfer, Sarah; Ernst, Markus; Rast, Fabian; Bauer, Christoph; Meichtry, André; Kool, Jan,

2015.

Low back pain and postural control, effects of task difficulty on centre of pressure and spinal kinematics.

Gait & Posture.

41(1), S. 112-118.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.09.004
Rausch Osthoff, Anne-Kathrin; Ernst, Markus; Rast, Fabian; Mauz, Danica; Graf, Eveline; Kool, Jan; Bauer, Christoph,

2015.

Measuring lumbar reposition accuracy in patients with unspecific low back pain : systematic review and meta-analysis.

Spine.

40(2), S. 97-111.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0000000000000677
Bauer, Christoph; Rast, Fabian; Ernst, Markus; Oetiker, Sarah; Meichtry, André; Kool, Jan; Rissanen, Saara M.; Suni, Jaana H.; Kankaanpää, Markku,

2015.

Pain intensity attenuates movement control of the lumbar spine in low back pain.

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.

25(6), S. 919-927.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2015.10.004
Dietsche, Markus; Ernst, Markus,

2014.

Effektivität gezielter Kräftigungsübungen der Handgelenkextensoren beim subakuten und chronischen Tennisellenbogen.

manuelletherapie.

18(1), S. 38-47.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1368805
Wiedemeier, P.; Ernst, Markus,

2013.

Manuelle Triggerpunktbehandlung gegen Kopfschmerzen.

Manuelle Medizin.

51(5), S. 374-380.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00337-013-1058-0
Ernst, Markus J.; Rast, Fabian M.; Bauer, Christoph M.; Marcar, Valentine Leslie; Kool, Jan,

2013.

Determination of thoracic and lumbar spinal processes by their percentage position between C7 and the PSIS level.

BMC Research Notes.

6(58).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-6-58
Schallert, Wolfgang; Ernst, Markus,

2013.

Reliabilität und Validität des Upper Limb Neurodynamic Tests bei symptomatischen Nackenpatienten.

manuelletherapie.

17(1), S. 27-38.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1334134
Ernst, Markus; Fink, Sabrina; Iseli, Angelika; Watzek, Dörte,

2009.

Intertester-Reliabilität des kraniozervikalen Flexionstests.

manuelletherapie.

13(4), S. 147-151.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0028-1109721
Ernst, Markus,

2003.

Die lumbale Spinalkanalstenose - eine Herausforderung auch für Physiotherapeuten : ein Review der Literatur.

manuelletherapie.

7(2), S. 67-81.

Konferenzbeiträge, peer-reviewed

Aegerter, Andrea; Deforth, Manja; Johnston, Venerina; Sjøgaard, Gisela; Ernst, Markus; Luomajoki, Hannu; Volken, Thomas; Dratva, Julia; Dressel, Holger; Distler, Oliver; Elfering, Achim; Melloh, Markus,

2021.

No evidence for an effect of the first COVID-19 lockdown on neck pain and neck disability among Swiss office workers [Poster].

In:

Eurospine Congress 2021, Vienna, Austria, 6-8 October 2021.
Niedermann Schneider, Karin; Zindel, Barbara; Meichtry, André; Krafft, Valerie; Nast, Irina; Ernst, Markus; Wirz, Markus; et al.,

2019.

A single home-based fall prevention intervention reduces falls in seniors [Paper].

In:

World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2019, Geneva, 10-13 May 2019.
Sommer, Bettina; Weisenhorn, Martin; Ernst, Markus; Meichtry, André; Rast, Fabian; Kleger, Dominik; Schmid, Philipp Matthias; Lünenburger, Lars; Bauer, Christoph,

2019.

Concurrent validity and reliability of mobile Steam®VR tracking technology based sensors capturing neck movement [Poster].

In:

Annual Meeting of the European Society of Movement Analysis for Adults and Children (ESMAC), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 23.-28. September 2019.

Elsevier.

S. 317-318.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.323
Bauer, Christoph; Rast, Fabian; Meichtry, André; Schelldorfer, Sarah; Ernst, Markus; Kool, Jan; Suni, Jaana; Kankaanpää, Markku,

2014.

Lumbar repositioning is influenced by nonspecific low back pain, test setup and body mass index [Poster].

In:

1st Clinical Movement Analysis World Conference, Rome, Italy, 1-4 October 2014.

Weitere Publikationen

Ernst, Markus J.,

2023.

Sensomotorik der Halswirbelsäule.

Sportphysio.

11(01), S. 15-21.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1986-6145
Ernst, Markus; Williams, Lauren; Werner, Isabelle; Crawford, Rebecca; Treleaven, Julia,

2019.

Clinical assessment of cervical movement sense in those with neck pain compared to asymptomatic individuals.

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice.

43, S. 64-69.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2019.06.006
Luomajoki, Hannu; Ernst, Markus,

2017.

Nackenschmerzen : Befund, Unterteilung und Therapie.

Physioactive.

2017(1), S. 7-14.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.5169/seals-928571
Schelldorfer, Sarah; Ernst, Markus; Rast, Fabian; Bauer, Christoph; Meichtry, André; Kool, Jan,

2014.

Low back pain and postural control : effects of task difficulty on COP and spinal kinematics [Poster].

In:

8. Physiocongress, Berne, 13-14 June 2014.
Sommer, Bettina; Hinterberger, Benjamin; Rast, Fabian; Schelldorfer, Sarah; Ernst, Markus; Kuster, Roman; Lorenzetti, Silvio; Bauer, Christoph,

2014.

Trunk kinematics in non-specific low back pain patients following sudden unloading [Poster].

In:

1st Clinical Movement Analysis World Conference, Rome, Italy, 1-4 October 2014.
Rast, Fabian; Bauer, Christoph; Schelldorfer, Sarah; Ernst, Markus; Rausch Osthoff, Anne-Kathrin; Hügli, Anna; Mariglis, Asimakis; Colombo, Gery; Lawrence, Mel; Kool, Jan,

2013.

Valedo movement lab [Poster].

In:

Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) - Medtech Event, Bern, 27. August 2013.

Commission for technology and innovation (CTI).

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-2711

Mündliche Konferenzbeiträge und Abstracts

Aegerter, Andrea; Ernst, Markus; Melloh, Markus; Elfering, Achim,

2023.

NEXpro Projektabschluss-Event : Meilensteine, Lessons learned und Projektausblick.

In:

NEXpro Projektabschluss-Event, Winterthur, Schweiz, 4. Juli 2023.
Aegerter, Andrea; Deforth, Manja; Volken, Thomas; Johnston, Venerina; Luomajoki, Hannu; Dressel, Holger; Dratva, Julia; Ernst, Markus; Distler, Oliver; Brunner, Beatrice; Sjøgaard, Gisela; Melloh, Markus; Elfering, Achim,

2022.

A multi-component intervention (NEXpro) reduces neck pain-related work productivity loss : an RCT among Swiss office workers.

In:

7th International Conference "Work an Health", virtual, 10-11 February, 2022.
Aegerter, Andrea; Deforth, Manja; Johnston, Venerina; Sjøgaard, Gisela; Ernst, Markus; Luomajoki, Hannu; Volken, Thomas; Dratva, Julia; Dressel, Holger; Distler, Oliver; Elfering, Achim; Melloh, Markus,

2021.

No evidence for an effect of the first COVID-19 lockdown on neck pain and neck disability among Swiss office workers.

In:

Eurospine Congress 2021, Vienna, Austria, 6-8 October 2021.

Eurospine.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-23307
Niedermann Schneider, Karin; Meichtry, André; Zindel, Barbara; Brunner, Beatrice; Ernst, Markus; Krafft, Valérie; Mattli, Renato; Nast, Irina; Wirz, Markus; Wieser, Simon,

2021.

Evaluation des Programms "Sicher durch den Alltag" : Ist es nachhaltig wirksam und wirtschaftlich?.

In:

Delegiertenversammlung Rheumaliga Schweiz, online, 21. Mai 2021.
Niedermann Schneider, Karin; Meichtry, André; Zindel, Barbara; Brunner, Beatrice; Ernst, Markus; Krafft, Valérie; Mattli, Renato; Nast, Irina; Wirz, Markus; Wieser, Simon,

2021.

Evaluation des Programms "Sicher durch den Alltag" : ist es nachhaltig wirksam und wirtschaftlich?.

In:

RLS Jahrestreffen für Physio- und Ergotherapeut/innen im Projekt "Sicher durch den Alltag", Zürich, 11. Juni 2021.
Niedermann Schneider, K.; Meichtry, A.; Zindel, B.; Brunner, B.; Ernst, M.; Krafft, V.; Mattli, R.; Nast, I.; Wirz, M.; Wieser, S.,

2021.

The fall prevention programme 'Sicher durch den Alltag' is effective and cost-effective.

In:

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Annual European Congress of Rheumatology EULAR 2021, virtual, 2-5 June 2021.

BMJ Publishing Group.

S. 95.

Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.3453
Niedermann Schneider, Karin; Meichtry, André; Zindel, Barbara; Brunner, Beatrice; Ernst, Markus; Krafft, Valérie; Mattli, Renato; Nast, Irina; Wirz, Markus; Wieser, Simon,

2021.

Valutazione del programma "Sicuri tutti i giorni" : è sostenibile, efficace ed economico?.

In:

Jahrestreffen der Physio-/Ergotherapeut/innen im RLS Sturzpräventionsprojekt, Bellinzona, Schweiz, 15. Juni 2021.
Ernst, Markus; Crawford, Rebecca; Rausch Osthoff, Anne-Kathrin; Barbero, Marco; Kool, Jan; Bauer, Christoph,

2016.

Extension and flexion in the upper cervical spine in neck pain patients.

In:

International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT), Glasgow, Scotland, 4-8 July 2016.
Ernst, Markus; Bauer, Christoph; Schelldorfer, Sarah; Kool, Jan,

2012.

Effects of feet position and visual closure on postural control excursions in asymptomatic subjects.

In:

6. Physiocongress, Geneva, 10-11 May 2012.
Hartmeier, Anita; Ernst, Markus,

2012.

Implementation of collaborative strategies and multiple mentoring models to facilitate peer learning in clinical education.

In:

3rd European Congress on Physiotherapy Education, Vienna, Austria, 8 -10 November 2012.
Bauer, Christoph; Baumgartner, Lukas; Schelldorfer, Sarah; Ernst, Markus; Lawrence, Marc,

2011.

Technical validation of a new movement therapy system for treatment of low back pain.

In:

20th Annual Meeting of ESMAC, Vienna, Austria, 12-17 September 2011.

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