Isabel Stolz

Dr. Isabel Stolz is a researcher at the Institute of Movement and Neurosciences of the German Sport University Cologne. Her work focuses on diagnostics and assessment in sport and exercise science, with emphasis on technology-driven analysis and movement interventions.

• PhD graduate from the Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation
• Active in metabolic load analysis for elite para-dressage athletes

Research Interests:
Dr. Stolz investigates motor development in children, performance diagnostics, and application of movement-based therapies for diverse populations. Her projects span from hippotherapy in multiple sclerosis patients to AI-driven running training optimization.

Publication Trends:
Recent studies highlight metabolic load differences between Olympic and Paralympic dressage athletes, hippotherapy applications, neuroathletic interventions in stroke rehabilitation, and digital health tools in sports training.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Presentation Award (2021)
• Hochschullehre Prize (2020)
• Digital Health Monitoring Recognition (2022-2023)
• dvs Promotionspreis Third Place (2023)

Collaborations & Activities:
Active in international conferences (Hungary, Germany), peer-review processes, and academic networks. She co-developed a global research strategy for digital measurement of equine-assisted interventions using WHO standards.