Fransiska Bossuyt

Dr. Fransiska Bossuyt is a Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zürich. Her research focuses on biomechanical and musculoskeletal health challenges faced by individuals with spinal cord injuries and wheelchair users. Key research areas include shoulder pain mechanisms, wheelchair propulsion biomechanics, tendon adaptations in athletes, and rehabilitation strategies to mitigate injury risks.

Her work integrates clinical studies with engineering approaches, such as developing wireless strain sensors for musculoskeletal monitoring and analyzing subacromial space dynamics during fatiguing activities. Notable contributions include longitudinal studies on elite wheelchair rugby athletes and systematic reviews evaluating portable dynamometer reliability for shoulder strength assessment.

Dr. Bossuyt’s findings address clinical gaps in mobility-related injury prevention, emphasizing the interplay between physical activity adherence and musculoskeletal health outcomes in spinal cord injury populations.