Michel Brink

Dr. Michel Brink is an Associate Professor in Human Movement and Sport Sciences at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. He specializes in optimizing sport performance through monitoring training load and managing stress-recovery balance, with a focus on injury prevention in team sports like football. He holds roles including Associate Editor of Science and Medicine in Football, Research Coordinator, and member of the Football Science Groningen Steering Committee.

• Education: Physiotherapy and Human Movement Sciences
• Experience: Former physiotherapist and university lecturer

His research integrates biomechanical and psychosocial factors, using advanced technologies like inertial sensors. He collaborates with professional football clubs and national teams, contributing to applied sport science. Key interests include training load quantification, recovery strategies, and athlete resilience.

Publications (2023–2025) emphasize injury risk analysis, psychophysiological interactions, and recovery metrics. He teaches courses on sport psychology and exercise physiology, supervising students at all academic levels.