Dirk Möller

Dirk Möller is a Professor of Physiotherapy at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD in Medicine (Dr. rer. medic) from the University of Osnabrück (2017-2019). His academic career includes roles as a state-certified physiotherapist (since 1997) and clinical practice experience in private clinics and rehabilitation centers until 2015. His research focuses on clinical reasoning, movement analysis in musicians, and sensor-based diagnostic tools. He leads the MotionLab for biomechanical and physiological assessments of performing artists.

• Education: Sport Science Degree from German Sport University Cologne (2003), Physiotherapy Training (1997).
• Teaching**: Courses in clinical reasoning, musculoskeletal therapy, and musician physiology across bachelor’s and master’s programs.

Research Interests**:

• Musculoskeletal health of musicians
• Biomechanics of instrumental performance
• Sensor-based clinical assessment tools
• Rehabilitation strategies for professional performers

Publications**: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles on topics including musician health, clinical electromyography, and rehabilitation protocols. Notable work includes validation of pain assessment tools for musicians and 3D motion analysis in violin/viola players.

Awards**: 2018 Alice G. Brandfonbrener Young Investigator Award (PAMA) for research on muscle activity and musician injuries.

Grants/Projects**: Leads the RefLabPerform initiative to develop reference laboratories for performing artists' health assessments. Collaborates with institutions like Noraxon and the University of Lübeck.

Labs/Teams**: MotionLab at Osnabrück University for interdisciplinary biomechanical research.