Andrea Aegerter

Dr. Andrea Aegerter is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lucerne, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal disorders, workplace health, and pain management, particularly in office workers. She leads projects like NEXpro, investigating interventions to reduce neck/back pain and improve work productivity. Dr. Aegerter also holds operational and strategic roles in initiatives addressing low back pain through personalized exercise medicine.

Her academic background includes a PhD from the University of Zurich and advanced degrees in physiotherapy from Zurich University of Applied Sciences. She contributed to studies at the University of Bern and Zurich University of Applied Sciences, exploring online workplace interventions and pain reduction strategies.

Dr. Aegerter actively participates in academic conferences (e.g., European Public Health Conference, Eurospine Congress) and maintains a teaching fellowship alongside her clinical practice as a physiotherapist. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to improve physical and mental well-being in occupational settings.

Key projects include the NEXpro intervention, which combines ergonomic adjustments and exercise programs to mitigate neck pain. She has also analyzed pandemic impacts on workplace health and utilizes virtual platforms (e.g., WeMoveVirtual) for musculoskeletal pain management.

Dr. Aegerter's work bridges clinical practice, research, and education, with a focus on translating evidence into actionable workplace health policies and interventions.