Katja Ehrenbrusthoff

Katja Ehrenbrusthoff is a Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Health Bochum, specializing in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy and clinical reasoning. She has held this position since September 2021 and previously served as Acting Professor (2020-2021) and Research Assistant (2011-2020) at the same institution. Her work emphasizes practical training supervision and evidence-based physiotherapy approaches.

• Education: PhD (Teesside University & hsg Bochum, 2011-2020), M.Sc. Advanced Clinical Practice (Manipulative Therapy, Teesside University, 2008-2011), State-certified Physiotherapist training (Klinikum Lippe-Detmold, 1992-1994).

Her research focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, integrating clinical expertise with patient-specific contexts. She holds certifications including the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy (IFOMPT) Advanced Clinical Practitioner status (1999) and a Manual Therapy Certificate (1997).

Professional Affiliations: German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW).