Prof. Dr. Eveline Graf

Work at ZHAW

Position

• Professor of Physiotherapy
• Head of the Movement Laboratory
• Head of Key Research Area "Technologies and Digitalisation in Physiotherapy"
• Member of coreteam GEKONT
• Lecturer for Biomechanics for BSc- and MSc-programme physiotherapy
• Lecturer for Project Management for MSc-programme physiotherapy

Focus

• Movement Analysis and Biomechanics
• Technologies and Digitalization in Physiotherapy

Experience

• Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
  Spaulding National Running Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA (USA)
  11 / 2012 - 12 / 2013
• Research Assistant
  Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary (Canada)
  01 / 2008 - 05 / 2012

Education and Continuing education

Education

• PhD Kinesiology / Biomechanics
  University of Calgary
  01 / 2008 - 05 / 2012
• MSc Human Movement Sciences / Biomechanics
  ETH Zurich
  09 / 2005 - 07 / 2007

Continuing Education

• CAS "Usability and User Experience"
  University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
  11 / 2021
• UXQB / SAQ-Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience - Foundation Level (CPUX-F)
  University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
  11 / 2021
• CAS Project Management
  ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
  07 / 2016

Network

ORCID digital identifier

ORCID ID: 0000-0003-4740-8145

Social media

LinkedIn

Projects

• Reusing Openly Accessible research Data for Student theses / Team member / ongoing
• Influence of Sex Hormones on the Biomechanics and Injuries of the Lower Extremities in Female Recreational Athletes / Project leader / ongoing
• Empowering Clinicians: A MOOC Initiative in Rehabilitation Technology / Team member / completed
• Digitalisation and technologisation in care homes / Co-project leader / completed
• Reusing Openly Accessible research Data for Student theses / Team member / completed
• Artificial Intelligence for Myoelectrically Controlled Cooperative Arm Prostheses: A proof-of-concept Study / Team member / completed
• Open Research Data in Swiss Movement Laboratories / Project leader / completed
• Technology-assisted living for older people / Project leader / completed
• Artificial Intelligence for Myoelectrically Controlled Cooperative Arm Prostheses / Co-project leader / completed
• ExerUp! / Project leader / completed
• Definition and validation of use cases for the application of the MyoSuit / Co-project leader / completed
• Collection of normative data with a cluster and trunk marker model / Deputy project leader / completed
• Tonefit Reha / Project leader / completed
• Soft modular biomimetic exoskeleton to assist people with mobility impairments / Co-project leader / completed
• Between-dayreliability of three-dimensional motion analysis of the trunk: A comparison of marker based protocols / Team member / completed
• Accuracy of KinectOne to quantify kinematics of the upper body / Project leader / completed

Publications

Articles in scientific journal, peer-reviewed

• Baniunaite, E. et al. (2026) 'Physiotherapists' perception of barriers and facilitators to the implementation of digital health interventions : a scoping review', BMC Health Services Research, 26(794). doi: 10.1186/s12913-026-14836-0.
• Haas, M. C. et al. (2025) 'Exploring mixed-reality exergames for sports rehabilitation : design insights and evaluation findings', JMIR Serious Games, 13, p. e68431. doi: 10.2196/68431.
• Schulthess, S., Graf, E. and Sommer, B. (2025) 'Does sensor-based gait assessment reflect self-perception of gait impairment in people with multiple sclerosis? : a cross-sectional study', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 104(106795). doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2025.106795.
• Haas, M. C. et al. (2025) 'Open research data in human movement analysis : Swiss-initiated-guidelines for broader scientific communities', Data in Brief, 61(111884). doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2025.111884.
• Graf, E. S. et al. (2025) 'Can technology-based gait training result in relevant changes of ambulatory function in people with chronic, neurological diagnoses? A longitudinal, cohort study', PLOS ONE, 20(5), p. e0324062. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0324062.
• Haas, M. C. et al. (2025) 'Biomechanical risk factors for ACL injury during a high-intensity exergame differ between the sexes based on exercise type', PLOS ONE, 20(5), p. e0324702. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0324702.
• Reicherzer, L. et al. (2024) 'Barriers and facilitators to the use of wearable robots as assistive devices : qualitative study with older adults and physiotherapists', JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, 11(e52676). doi: 10.2196/52676.
• Graf, E., Martin-Niedecken, A. and Haas, M. (2024) 'Therapie mit Spiel und Spaß : ein neu entwickeltes Exergame zur Knierehabilitation', pt Zeitschrift für Physiotherapeuten, 76(6), pp. 38–43. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-30934.
• Sommer, B. et al. (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), p. 100289. doi: 10.1016/j.arrct.2023.100289.
• Haas, M. et al. (2023) 'Hip and trunk kinematics during reaching on a mobile and stable seat', PLOS ONE, 18(7), p. e0289115. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289115.
• Graf, E. et al. (2023) 'Health-enhancing physical activity interventions in non-ambulatory people with severe motor impairments – a scoping review', Annals of Medicine, 55(1), p. 2219065. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2219065.
• Reicherzer, L. et al. (2022) 'Facilitators and barriers to health enhancing physical activity in individuals with severe functional limitations after stroke: A qualitative study', Frontiers in Psychology, 13(982302). doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.982302.
• Sommer, B. et al. (2022) 'Biomechanical comparison of walking with a new, wearable rehabilitation training device to Nordic walking and regular walking in people with chronic low back pain', Assistive Technology, 35(6), pp. 477–486. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2138634.
• Wolf, P. et al. (2022) 'Human ankle joint movements during walking are probably not determined by talar morphology', Scientific Reports, 12(1), p. 13856. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-17984-5.
• Haas, M. C. et al. (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), p. e0272382. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272382.
• Freitag, L. et al. (2022) 'Effect of submaximal running in rocker shoes on gluteal muscle activation under different running conditions', Science & Sports, 38(1), pp. 25–33. doi: 10.1016/j.scispo.2021.12.003.
• Sommer, B., Hollenstein, A. and Graf, E. (2021) 'Stability boots for the treatment of Achilles tendon injuries : gait analysis of healthy participants', Gait & Posture, 91, pp. 131–136. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.10.009.
• Graf, E. S. et al. (2021) 'Stability boots for the treatment of Achilles tendon injuries : how do they affect ankle biomechanics while walking?', Footwear Science, 2021(13), pp. 45–47. doi: 10.1080/19424280.2021.1917674.
• Graf, E., Borner, B. and Pehlke-Milde, J. (2019) 'Pelvic floor muscles after birth : do unstable shoes have an effect on pelvic floor activity and can this be measured reliably? – a feasibility study', International Journal of Health Professions, 6(1), pp. 116–123. doi: 10.2478/ijhp-2019-0013.
• Shore, L. et al. (2019) 'Exoscore: a design tool to evaluate factors associated with technology acceptance of soft lower limb exosuits by older adults', Human Factors, 62(3), pp. 391–410. doi: 10.1177/0018720819868122.
• Di Natali, C. et al. (2019) 'Design and evaluation of a soft assistive lower limb exoskeleton', Robotica, 37(12), pp. 2014–2034. doi: 10.1017/S0263574719000067.
• Huysamen, K. et al. (2018) 'Evaluation of a passive exoskeleton for static upper limb activities', Applied Ergonomics, 70, pp. 148–155. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.02.009.
• Ortiz, J. et al. (2018) 'Energy efficiency analysis and design optimization of an actuation system in a soft modular lower limb exoskeleton', IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3(1), pp. 484–491. doi: 10.1109/LRA.2017.2768119.
• Buurke, J. et al. (2017) 'XoSoft : development of a soft modular lower limb exoskeleton', Gait & Posture, 57(Supplement 1), p. 274. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.06.413.
• Graf, E. et al. (2017) 'Effect of torsional stiffness on biomechanical variables of the lower extremity during running', Footwear Science, 9(1). doi: 10.1080/19424280.2016.1271365.
• Kuster, R. et al. (2016) 'Accuracy of KinectOne to quantify kinematics of the upper body', Gait & Posture, 47, pp. 80–85. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.04.004.
• Rast, F. et al. (2016) 'Between-day reliability of three-dimensional motion analysis of the trunk : a comparison of marker based protocols', Journal of Biomechanics, 49(5), pp. 807–811. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.02.030.
• Rausch Osthoff, A.-K. et al. (2015) 'Measuring lumbar reposition accuracy in patients with unspecific low back pain : systematic review and meta-analysis', Spine, 40(2), pp. 97–111. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000677.

Book chapters, peer-reviewed

• Graf, E., Scheermesser, M. and Wirz, M. (2026) 'Innovation und Digitalisierung in der Physiotherapie', in Gränicher, P., Neuhaus, C., and Perrot, G. (eds) Physiotherapie in der Orthopädie und Traumatologie. Stuttgart: Thieme, pp. 138–148.
• Hidalgo Romero, A. F., Graf, E. and Rocon, E. (2019) 'An optimization approach to design control strategies for soft wearable passive exoskeletons', in Carrozza, M. C., Micera, S., and Pons, J. L. (eds) Wearable Robotics : Challenges and Trends. Cham: Springer, pp. 525–529. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-01887-0_102.

Written conference contributions, peer-reviewed

• Friedli, S. et al. (2025) 'Hormonal influence on knee-stabilizing muscle activity across the menstrual cycle : a scoping review', in Physioswiss Kongress, Basel, Schweiz, 24.-25. Oktober 2025. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-34557.
• Zind, A. et al. (2025) 'Inter-limb muscle strength differences in female athletes of asymmetrical and symmetrical sports', in Physioswiss Kongress, Basel, Schweiz, 24.-25. Oktober 2025. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-34604.
• Ott, A. et al. (2025) 'Zyklusabhängige Unterschiede im Hamstrings-Quadriceps-Verhältnis beim einbeinigen Drop Vertical Jump', in Physioswiss Kongress, Basel, Schweiz, 24.-25. Oktober 2025.
• Christen, J. et al. (2025) 'Feasibility of assessing aerobic capacity during robotic-assisted gait training', in Physioswiss Kongress, Basel, Schweiz, 24.-25. Oktober 2025.
• Christen, J. et al. (2025) 'Feasibility of assessing aerobic capacity during robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT)', in Physioswiss Kongress, Basel, Schweiz, 24.-25. Oktober 2025. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-34532.
• Straub, T. et al. (2025) 'Female sex hormones and gluteus medius activity : a pilot study of hormonal associations', in Physioswiss Kongress, Basel, Schweiz, 24.-25. Oktober 2025. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-34534.
• Hug, D. et al. (2025) 'Sonic skater jump : exploring the sound design of complex auditory movement guidance for physical therapy', in Roque, L. et al. (eds) Proceedings of the 20th International Audio Mostly Conference. Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 270–280. doi: 10.1145/3771594.3771621.
• Friedli, S. et al. (2025) 'The influence of the menstrual cycle on the biomechanics and injuries of the ankle joint : a scoping review', in XXX Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), Stockholm, Sweden, 27-31 July 2025.
• Haas, M. et al. (2024) 'Intra- and inter-subject variability in a realistic, non-standardized exergaming scenario', in ISBS Proceedings Archive. Northern Michigan University, pp. 350–355. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-31220.
• Haas, M. C. et al. (2024) 'Development of open science guidelines for movement laboratories', in Annual Conference of the European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC), Oslo, Norway, 11-14 September 2024. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-31489.
• Haas, M. et al. (2024) 'Comparison of biomechanical risk factors for ACL injury between patients and healthy subjects during exergaming', in 15th Annual Conference of the Swiss Society of Sports Sciences, February 7 and 8, 2024, at ETH Zurich: Approaches in Sports Sciences: Today and Tomorrow. Book of Abstracts. Bern Open Publishing, p. 045. doi: 10.36950/2024.2ciss045.
• Graf, E. et al. (2023) 'Technology-based gait training in people with chronic gait impairments : is it worth it?', in RehabWeek, Singapore, 24-28 September 2023. Winterthur: ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-28891.
• Graf, E. et al. (2023) 'Utilizing rehabilitation technologies for health-enhancing physical activity interventions in people with severe mobility impairments : a scoping review', in RehabWeek, Singapore, 24-28 September 2023.
• Brahmi, M. et al. (2023) 'Movement identification of a myoelectric prosthesis by kinematic and EMG measurements', in RehabWeek, Singapore, 24-28 September 2023.
• Reicherzer, L. et al. (2023) 'Barriers and facilitators to the use of wearable robots as assistive devices : views and experiences of older adults and physiotherapists', in RehabWeek, Singapore, 24-28 September 2023. Winterthur: ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-28890.
• Haas, M. C. et al. (2023) 'Biomechanical analysis of the knee during an immersive, high-intensity exergame training in healthy athletes', in Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2-4 February 2023. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-26952.
• Graf, E. et al. (2022) 'Technology-supported exercise may increase self-reported health status in people with residual movement impairments after neurological event', in European Journal of Public Health. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac095.149.
• Graf, E. et al. (2022) 'Detecting cooperative hand movements based on electromyographic data : a proof of concept study', in RehabWeek, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 25-29 July 2022.
• Kofler, N. et al. (2022) 'Robots as therapists : patients" experiences, motivation and expectations with robot-assisted training - a qualitative study', in RehabWeek, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 25-29 July 2022.
• Touai, A. et al. (2022) 'Prosthetic hand control with data correlation, ANN and shazam methods for SEMG signals classification', in RehabWeek, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 25-29 July 2022.
• Frey, S. et al. (2022) 'Artificial intelligence controlled cooperative arm prostheses : what do the users say?', in RehabWeek, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 25-29 July 2022.
• Haas, M., Rausch, A.-K. and Graf, E. (2022) 'Biomechanical analysis of selected risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during training with the ExerCube', in Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022.
• Graf, E. et al. (2021) 'Alteration of push-off mechanics during walking with different prototype designs of a soft exoskeleton in people with incomplete spinal cord injury : a case series', in Moreno, J. C. et al. (eds) Wearable robotics : challenges and trends. Cham: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-69547-7_33.
• Denoth, P. et al. (2020) 'A powered ankle foot orthosis based on shaft twisted string actuation to assist persons with foot-drop : a feasibility study', in ICNR2020 : 5th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation, virtual, 13-16 October 2020.
• Graf, E. et al. (2019) 'Revigo : ein Trainings-, Forschungs- und Ausbildungszentrum für effiziente und intensive Rehabilitation', in Symposium für Gesundheitsberufe, Bern, 22. März 2019. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-5511.
• Graf, E. et al. (2019) 'Assessing usability of a prototype soft exoskeleton by involving people with gait impairments', in World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress, Geneva, Switzerland, 10-13 May 2019. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-17968.
• Wirz, M. et al. (2019) 'Development of an assistive soft exoskeleton : a multistakeholder endeavour', in World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Geneva, 10-13 May 2019. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-19150.
• Bauer, C. et al. (2019) 'Biomechanical effect of a soft biomimetic exoskeleton developed to improve gait after stroke', in World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Geneva, 10-13 May 2019. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-19170.
• Poliero, T. et al. (2018) 'Soft wearable device for lower limb assistance : assessment of an optimized energy efficient actuation prototype', in 2018 IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft) : 24-28 April 2018. IEEE, pp. 559–564. doi: 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2018.8405385.
• Graf, E. S. et al. (2018) 'Basic functionality of a prototype wearable assistive soft exoskeleton for people with gait impairments : a case study', in PETRA '18 Proceedings of the 11th PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments Conference. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 202–207. doi: 10.1145/3197768.3197779.
• Sposito, M. et al. (2018) 'Evaluation of XoSoft Beta-1 lower limb exoskeleton on a post stroke patient', in Sixth National Congress of Bioengineering, Milan, Italy, 25-27 June 2018.
• Lutz, N. and Graf, E. (2016) 'Markerless 3D motion tracking using a Xbox Kinect One Sensor : reliability and validity', in Physioswiss Congress 2016, Basel, 17-18 June 2016. Schweizer Physiotherapieverband Physioswiss.
• Scheuner, E., Graf, E. and Heinlein, B. (2016) 'Comparison of the musculoskeletal modeling tools AnyBody Modeling System and OpenSim', in 22nd Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB 2016), Lyon, 10-13 July 2016.
• Graf, E. et al. (2014) 'Influence of marker misplacement on the calculation of a multi-segment foot model : a simulation study', in 1st Clinical Movement Analysis World Conference, Rome, Italy, 1-4 October 2014. European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC).

Other publications

• Manser, P. et al. (2026) 'Editorial: Advancing physical activity behavior change: the potential of serious digital health technologies', Frontiers in Psychology, 17(1929995). doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1929995.
• Graf, E. et al. (2025) Influence of sex hormones on the biomechanics of the lower extremities in female recreational athletes : study protocol. Zenodo. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15189601.
• Schulthess, S., Graf, E. and Sommer, B. (2024) 'Which disease specific gait parameters best reflect self-perceived walking impairments of multiple sclerosis patients?', in 6th Digital Health Lab Day, Winterthur, Switzerland, 3 September 2024.
• Frey, S. et al. (2023) 'AIMAP – Artificial Intelligence Myoelectrical Arm Prothesis : proof of concept study', in 5th Digital Health Lab Day, Winterthur, Switzerland, 24 August 2023. Winterthur: ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-31633.
• Scheermesser, M., Graf, E. and Wirz, M. (2022) 'Ramsch und Preziosen : auf dem Weg zur Beurteilung der Qualität von Apps und Wearables für die Physiotherapie', Physioactive, 2022(6), pp. 23–27. doi: 10.5169/seals-1047054.
• Graf, E. (2022) 'Mit Exoskeletten und Exosuits zu mehr Mobilität', Wir Senior:innen, 2022(3), pp. 34–35.
• Frey, S. et al. (2022) 'Implementation of user-centred design for an AI-controlled cooperative arm prosthesis', in 4. Digital Health Lab Day, Winterthur, Schweiz, 12. September 2022.
• Hug, D. et al. (2021) 'Sound design for exergames : a design research pilot project', in Research Symposium of Zurich University of the Arts, Zurich, November 2021. ZHdK Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-24067.
• Sommer, B. et al. (2020) 'Achillessehnen-Verletzungen : Untersuchung der medizinischen Versorgung mit dem Künzli Ortho Rehab Absolut, Orthotech Vario Stabil und Oped Vacoped', Fuss & Schuh, 146(6), pp. 5–7.
• Graf, E. (2018) 'Roboter als Therapeuten der Zukunft', IT for Health.
• Graf, E. et al. (2016) 'Accuracy of KinectOne to quantify kinematics of the upper body is depending on plane of movement', in Physioswiss Congress 2016, Basel, 17-18 June 2016.
• Scheuner, E. et al. (2015) 'Vergleich des Schulterrhythmus eines patientenunterstützenden Systems mit Probandendaten während der Abduktion', in 9. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Biomechanik, Bonn, Deutschland, 8. Mai 2015.
• Kuster, R. et al. (2015) 'Accuracy of the new 'Kinect for Xbox one' in physiotherapeutic exercises of the lower body', in 21st Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Prague, 5-8 July 2015.

Oral conference contributions and abstracts

• Haas, M. C. et al. (2026) 'Guidelines for open research data in movement sciences', in Current Issues in Sport Science. Bern Open Publishing, p. 058. doi: 10.36950/2026.2ciss058.
• Graf, E. S. and Friedli, S. (2025) 'Inter-session repeatability of joint positions with a simple alignment device combined with functional joint calibration', in XXX Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), Stockholm, Sweden, 27-31 July 2025.
• Haas, M. et al. (2025) 'Fostering the potential of open research data in movement analysis by means of guidelines for data sharing', in Gait & Posture. Elsevier, pp. S15–S16. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.01.055.
• Sommer, B. et al. (2025) 'The use of 'Open Research Data Guidelines for Movement Laboratories' for sharing normative gait data', in Gait & Posture. Elsevier, p. S31. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.01.076.
• Graf, E. and Spiess, M. (2024) 'Einsatz von Technologien in der integrierten Versorgung : die therapeutische Perspektive im interprofessionellen Setting', in Symposium Geriatrie, Winterthur, Schweiz, 16 November 2024.
• Haas, M. et al. (2024) 'Biomechanical risk factors for ACL injury differ between the sexes when performing a high-intensive exergame', in Current Issues in Sport Science. Bern Open Publishing. doi: 10.36950/2024.2ciss044.
• Graf, E. et al. (2023) 'Holistic development and implementation of rehabilitation technologies', in RehabWeek, Singapore, 24-28 September 2023.
• Graf, E. et al. (2023) 'Forschungsbasiertes Exergame-Design für die Sportrehabilitation', in dvs Sportwissenschaftlicher Hochschultag, Bochum, Deutschland, 20.-22. September 2023.
• Haas, M. et al. (2023) 'Biomechanische Analyse von Risikofaktoren für Knieverletzungen während eines Exergame-Trainings', in dvs Sportwissenschaftlicher Hochschultag, Bochum, Deutschland, 20.-22. September 2023.
• Martin-Niedecken, A. L. et al. (2023) 'Exergames – innovative Trainingsansätze für Prävention, Rehabilitation und Sport!?', in dvs Sportwissenschaftlicher Hochschultag, Bochum, Deutschland, 20.-22. September 2023.
• Graf, E., Pauli, C. and Sommer, B. (2021) 'Altered timing in trunk rotation with the ToneFit Reha compared to Nordic Walking in people with low back pain', in XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, online, 25-29 July 2021.
• Graf, E. et al. (2021) 'Ankle kinematics during walking with a soft exoskeleton in people with dropfoot – a case series', in XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, online, 25-29 July 2021.
• Wolf, P., Moor, R. and Graf, E. (2021) 'Inclination of talocrural joint axis : in vitro studies and morphological considerations not confirmed in walking condition', in XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, online, 25-29 July 2021.
• Pauli, C. et al. (2019) 'Can off-the-shelf inertial measurement units measure gait kinematics in patients with gait limitations?', in Gait & Posture. Elsevier, pp. 284–285. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.317.
• Graf, E. and Wirz, M. (2018) 'Solving real life problems : bridging user needs and engineering for digital health solutions', in Conference «Life in Numbers 4» - Building Bridges between Industrial and Academic Research, Wädenswil, 4 October 2018.
• Graf, E. (2018) 'Technologie-basierte ambulante Therapie : wie der vermehrte Einsatz von Technologie die Gesundheitsberufe verändern kann', in HoGe Tagung 2018, Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland, 27.-28. September 2018.
• Wirz, M. et al. (2016) 'Entwicklung, Implementierung und Evaluation neuer Technologien in der Physiotherapie', in Abstractband Forschungssymposium Physiotherapie 2016.
• Graf, E. et al. (2015) 'Validity of the new Kinect-sensor in measuring upper body kinematics', in 25th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB 2015), Glasgow, UK, 12-16 July 2015.
• Bruderer-Hofstetter, M. et al. (2014) 'Pattern recognition methods in clinical gait analysis : what do we gain?', in 1st Clinical Movement Analysis World Conference, Rome, Italy, 1-4 October 2014. European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC).

Publications before appointment at the ZHAW

• Wannop, J.W.; Graf, Eveline; Stefanyshyn, D.J., 2014. The effect of lateral banking on the kinematics and kinetics of the lower extremity during lateral cutting movements. Human Movement Science. 33, S. 97-107.
• Graf, Eveline; Stefanyshyn, D.J., 2013. The effect of footwear torsional stiffness on lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during lateral cutting movements. Footwear Science. 5(2), S. 101-109.
• Graf, Eveline; Stefanyshyn, D.J, 2012. The effect of shoe torsional stiffness on lower extremity kinematics and biomechanical risk factors for patellofemoral pain syndrome during running. Footwear Science. 4(3), S. 199-206.
• Graf, Eveline; Stefanyshyn, D.J., 2012. Average torsion axis location of athletic movements : subject specific of movement specific?. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 29(3): S. 365-368.
• Graf, Eveline; Stefanyshyn, D. J., 2012. The shifting of the torsion axis of the foot during the stance phase of lateral cutting movements. Journal of Biomechanics. 45(15), S. 2680-2683.
• Graf, Eveline; Wright, I.C.; Stefanyshyn, D.J., 2012. Effect of relative marker movement on the calculation of the foot torsion axis using a combined Cardan angle and helical axis approach. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine.

Other publications

• More mobility with exoskeletons and exosuits
• Rehabilitation nach Sportverletzung: spielerische Übungen im ExerCube. MEDICA Magazin
• Vicon Standard 2024: Game Design meets Bioumechanics for a Rehab Journey in the Exercube

Research data

• Bauer, Christoph; Sommer, Bettina; Pauli, Carole; Haas, Michelle; Graf, Eveline, 2021. Normative gait data. Harvard Dataverse.
• Haas, Michelle C.; Sommer, Bettina B.; van Rekum, Simon; Moerman, Felix; Graf, Eveline, 2024. MoveD – open research data guidelines for movement laboratories. Zenodo.
• Haas, Michelle; Sommer, Bettina; Graf, Eveline; Bauer, Christoph, 2023. Hip and trunk kinematics : mobile and stable seat. Harvard Dataverse.
• Graf, Eveline; De Bon, Dino; Stahl, Johanna; Degenfellner, Jürgen; Knechtle, Deborah; Zutter, Daniel; Liberatore, Florian; Wirz, Markus, 2025. Can technology-based gait training result in relevant changes of ambulatory function in people with chronic, neurological diagnoses? A longitudinal, cohort study. Zenodo.
• Haas, Michelle; Sommer, Bettina; Graf, Eveline; Bauer, Christoph, . Electromyographic data mobile and stable seat. Harvard Dataverse.

Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• board member
  Förderverein Radeln ohne Alter Bülach, Bülach
  I am a member of the board of Cycling without Age Bülach. As such, I am jointly responsible for the association's activities and the organization of rickshaw rides for older people.
  06 / 2019 - today
• Board Member
  Radeln ohne Alter Schweiz, Zürich
  I am a board member of the “Cycling without Age Switzerland” association. In this role, I am jointly responsible for the strategic direction and financing of this association. I also look after individual locations that are local branches of Cycling without Age.
  10 / 2021 - today

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