Samuel Schülein

Samuel Schülein is Professor for physiotherapeutic therapy methods at the Ulm University of Applied Sciences (THU) since 2024. His academic credentials include a Dr.rer.biol.hum. from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (2017), M.Sc. in Physiotherapy from Philipps-Universität Marburg (2011), and B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from Hochschule Fulda & Philipps-Universität Marburg (2008).

His clinical research focuses on:

• Mobility in older adults
• Falls & Fall Prevention in the elderly
• Fall Syndrome
• Frailty & Sarcopenia
• Dizziness

Professor Schülein's research integrates biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, and geriatrics to develop assessment tools and interventions for improving mobility in older populations. His work demonstrates expertise in instrumented gait analysis using wearable sensor technology, validation of clinical assessment tools, and application of exoskeleton technology for mobility assistance. He has led significant projects including the statewide implementation of the MoSi® training and prevention program (2019-2022) and served as leader of the clinical testing phase for the XoSoft soft exoskeleton project within the EU Horizon 2020 framework (2017-2019).

His scholarly output reveals consistent research productivity with publications spanning from 2013 to 2023. His work shows a clear evolution from foundational studies on assessment tools and reliability to more technologically advanced research on sensor-based gait analysis and exoskeleton technology. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges clinical practice with engineering solutions for geriatric care.

Professor Schülein teaches in the B.Sc. Physiotherapy program, covering foundational professional practice, anatomy and physiology, geriatrics/gerontology/psychiatry, and physiotherapeutic care for the spine and trunk. He supervises Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral theses, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship.