Projects Physiotherapy
Our research priorities are physical activity, supply and implementation research, analysis in our movement laboratory, new technologies as well as research and educational research.
Reference Projects
- MoveD: Open Research Data in Swiss Movement Laboratories
- Neck Pain- and Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Cohort Study
- ExerUP!: Design and Evaluation of a Digital Exergame-Based Solution for Effective and Attractive Sports Rehabilitation
- XoSoft - Soft modular exoskeleton to assist people with mobility impairments
- Valedo neck therapy
- T-CHAIR: new rehab device to stabilise the trunk while sitting
- Development of Advanced Physiotherapy Practice (APP) Models in Switzerland
- Development and Validation of the ICF-IAF, a patient-oriented Questionnaire for Urinary and/ or Faecal Incontinence
Project Database
The projects of the physiotherapy science research unit are in chronological order. If you are looking for a specific research project you may use the search-function.
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The effect of pain education and graded sensorimotor relearning compared to usual physiotherapy in patients with low back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is one of the most common reasons for people seeking health care and medical services. In most cases the specific cause of LBP remains elusive, and these presentations are classified as non-specific LBP. Genetic, biophysical, psychological, and ...
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Ethical dimensions of digital technology-assisted physiotherapy: fundamentals for ethics education of physiotherapists
Background and study aim: Nowadays, more and more digital technologies are used in physical therapy and rehabilitation, such as robotic rehabilitation, health apps and wearables, virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation or telephysiotherapy. This development requires a new responsibility for physical therapists to ...
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Influence of Sex Hormones on the Biomechanics and Injuries of the Lower Extremities in Female Recreational Athletes
Ligamentous injuries to the lower extremities are frequent and impactful. They not only generate high costs for society but can negatively influence the sporting career or activities, in recreational and professional athletes. Ligamentous injuries to the lower extremities often occur during jumping and cutting ...
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Autonomous Ageing at home in the digital age
Background Most olderadults wish to age in their own homes and familiar environments. "Aging inplace" refers to the ability of living safely and autonomously in one'sfamiliar surroundings, regardless of individual capabilities. Apps andwearables can support "aging in place" and healthy ageing byproviding tools and ...
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Digitalisation and technologisation in care homes
The aim of the project is to develop the potential of technologies and digitalisation for retirement and nursing homes based on scientific principles. Situational analyses, expert interviews and focus groups will be used to analyse technological solutions that are either directly related to the residents, are used ...
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ExerSpace
Re-injury of the knee is related to a lack of explosive training and training volume during rehabilitation, and a lack of psychological readiness. These issues could be targeted by dual tasking during exergaming whose effects on movement pattern, cognition, physis, and motivation will be assessed in the course ...
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ROADS: Reusing Openly Accessible research Data for Student theses
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Exploration of Country-specific Barriers and Facilitators for the Implementation of Physical Activity according to the EULAR Physical Activity recommendations for people with Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Diseases in four different European countries
Personal barriers and facilitators to Physical activity (PA) have been reported in several studies conducted with patients with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases. They were generally very similar (e.g., symptoms, erroneous beliefs, social support). However, European countries differ on factors regarding ...
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Artificial Intelligence for Myoelectrically Controlled Cooperative Arm Prostheses: A proof-of-concept Study
This proof-of-concept study will be embedded into our line of research in this field. Our overall aim is to render the control of a myoelectrical forearm prosthesis (MCP) intuitive. Currently, an MCP typically has two integrated electrodes, through which the user provides input to the prosthesis. With these two ...
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MoveD – Open Research Data in Swiss Movement Laboratories
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DSembedded: Integrating discipline-specific Know How into Data Stewardship
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myBeFit: concept and implementation
Aim of the project is to develop and implement the concept myBeFit for members of the SVMB who cannot or do not want to participate in the SVMB group exercise therapy. MyBeFit includes an individual online exercise support for people with axial Spondyloarthritis, including progress documentation and ...
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Translation of the Back Pain Attitude Questionnaire (Back-PAQ) and review of its psychometric properties
This project comprises the translation into German and the testing of the psychometric properties (reliability, validity) of the Back Pain Attitude Questionnaire (Back-PAQ) in German-speaking Switzerland. The questionnaire captures the views and beliefs of people with/without back pain as well as of health ...
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Development and evaluation of a blended patient education and self-management program for patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease.
Background Self-management programs aim to improve patients’ abilities to cope with their chronic disease. However, validated and established programs for patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (fILD) are missing. Goal We aim to develop a modern blended patient education and self-management program for ...
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SUPER-B: Supervised preoperative rehabilitation in patients scheduled for lumbar spinal surgery – A scoping review
Background: Prehabilitation before lumbar spine surgery may pose a valuable contribution to patients' perioperative pathways by improving physical capacity and reducing pain to withstand both, physical and mental stress caused by surgery. Reduced complication rates, faster recovery and sustainable patient-relevant ...
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The Course and Neuroplasticity in Neck Pain-Associated Disorders and Whiplash-Associated Disorders in the General Population
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Development and evaluation of a training app for people with mild cognitive impairment
Physical activity and training that comply with national and international physical activity recommendations have an undisputed positive effect on health, well-being, and quality of life, regardless of age and possible pre-existing conditions, such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, behavioral change ...
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Development and piloting of a memory notebook for people with mild cognitive impairment
This project aims to develop and pilot a memory notebook for people with mild cognitive impairment. The Memory Notebook is designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment to better structure their daily lives. The notebook is structured like an agenda and contains three sections per day. One section ...
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Family Outcome of Early Intervention
Background Family-centred practice, an approach in which intervention is directed at the whole family, is now considered "state of the art" in paediatric early intervention. Studies have shown that children develop best in a supportive family where the needs of all family members are addressed. The goal of ...
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Artificial Intelligence for Myoelectrically Controlled Cooperative Arm Prostheses
Individuals with an upper limp amputation often use a prosthesis to conduct activities of daily living and participate in society. However, the upper limb is challenging to replace, as the arm and hand have to conduct very complex gross and fine motor movements, with many degrees of freedom. In a survey with 307 ...