Merete Møller

Merete Møller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Health Sciences. She also holds an Associate Professor position at the Center for Muscle and Joint Health and is affiliated with the Research Unit of Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy. Her research profile demonstrates extensive expertise in sports medicine and injury prevention.

Dr. Møller's research interests focus primarily on sports injury epidemiology and prevention, with particular emphasis on youth and women's sports. Her work spans multiple sports disciplines including handball, football (soccer), and general athletic performance. She specializes in prospective cohort studies examining injury risk factors, training load monitoring, and the implementation of injury prevention programs in real-world settings.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on youth sports injury prevention, particularly in handball and football. Her research employs diverse methodologies including prospective cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, and mixed-methods approaches. Key themes include sex differences in injury patterns, analgesic use among youth athletes, and the development of validated tools for health monitoring in sports contexts.

Dr. Møller leads the HAPPY (Health And Performance Promotion in Youth) research program, which focuses on implementing injury prevention strategies in youth handball. She has managed research projects including the '5T Pilotprojekt' in Odense municipality's sports classes, examining training loads, well-being, and development environments for talents. Her collaborative network spans international institutions, with significant work conducted with Norwegian researchers on women's football injury prevention.