Christiane Wilke

Dr. Christiane Wilke is a Researcher at the German Sport University Cologne, affiliated with the Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation and the Department of Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation Sciences. She is actively engaged in research and clinical work with a focus on sports medicine, rehabilitation science, and exercise physiology, particularly in the areas of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, physical activity in children, and gender differences in athletic performance.

Her research interests span multiple domains of movement therapy and rehabilitation sciences. Dr. Wilke's work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to prehabilitation before ACL reconstruction, functional performance assessment in youth athletes, and understanding the relationship between physical activity and motor skills in children. She has made significant contributions to understanding gender differences in athletic performance metrics and rate of force development under fatigue conditions.

Dr. Wilke's publication record shows a strong focus on practical applications of sports medicine research, with numerous studies translating scientific findings into clinical practice. Her work on back training programs ('Rücken basic' and 'Rücken plus') demonstrates her commitment to developing evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation protocols. Recent publications (2024-2025) continue to advance knowledge in ACL rehabilitation, youth athletic performance, and gender-specific responses to exercise.

Dr. Wilke collaborates extensively with colleagues including Rebecca Abel, Giordano Scinicarelli, Ingo Froböse, and Bianca Biallas, with whom she has numerous joint publications and research projects. Her work has been featured in media outlets discussing cruciate ligament injuries and workplace health issues.