Sofie Rummens

Sofie Rummens is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, affiliated with the Department of Development and Regeneration and the Locomotor and Neurological Disorders unit. Her work focuses on medical imaging, musculoskeletal research, and neurological rehabilitation.

• Key roles: Lecturer, Co-promoter, Co-supervisor
• Collaborations: International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, KU Leuven research teams

Research interests: Structural and functional analysis of the lumbar multifidus, subsynovial tissue in carpal tunnel syndrome, and comparative studies on foot drop treatments. She utilizes MRI and ultrasound for muscle and nerve assessments.

Recent publications: Highlighted by advancements in 3D ultrasound reliability, MRI-based muscle quantification, and clinical trials on surgical vs conservative treatments for nerve-related pathologies.

Teaching activities: Involved in courses on Anatomy, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, and Clinical Problem-Solving Skills within physical medicine curricula.