Filip Gertz Lysdal

Filip Gertz Lysdal is a Lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation at St Mary’s University, appointed in September 2022. Previously, he held a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) under Grant 0136-00283B and was a Visiting Researcher at Loughborough University supported by multiple Danish foundations. He completed his education at Aalborg University, earning a BSc in Sports Science (2014), MSc Eng in Sports Technology (2016), and PhD in Biomedical Science and Engineering (2021) under an Industrial PhD scheme funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark and Spraino ApS.

• Education: BSc (2014), MSc (2016), PhD (2021) – all from Aalborg University
• Key Research Areas: Sports injury mechanisms, prevention strategies, biomechanics of footwear, and clinical rehabilitation

His research focuses on mitigating sports injuries through understanding injury mechanisms. Notable projects include developing the Spraino low-friction shoe patch to prevent ankle sprains, published in British Journal of Sports Medicine. He also investigates age-related groin injuries in soccer players, published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

Dr. Lysdal remains affiliated with Aalborg University as an external researcher and teaching assistant, and serves as a Nationally Appointed Examiner in health science subjects. His work bridges clinical research and practical applications, with contributions to both peer-reviewed journals and industry collaborations.

Grants & Funding: Industrial PhD Grant (Innovation Fund Denmark, 7038-00087B), DTU Postdoctoral Grant (0136-00283B). Collaborations include Spraino ApS and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.