Sophie Steenstrup

Sophie Steenstrup is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology – Physiotherapy. Her research focuses on sports injury prevention, biomechanics, and emergency response protocols in extreme sports.

• Specializes in head trauma epidemiology in skiing, snowboarding, and football
• Develops community CPR/AED training programs (e.g., "Saving lives together in sport" pilot)
• Collaborates with FIS, IOC, and Norwegian sports organizations
• Expert in video analysis of injury mechanisms

Her work includes biomechanical analysis of head impact velocities, regulatory impact assessments for ski equipment, and feasibility studies for post-concussion exercise therapy. She contributes to international sports safety conferences and Norwegian dissemination projects.