Stefan Grau

Stefan Grau is a Professor at the Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science, University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on sports injury prevention, biomechanics, and interdisciplinary approaches to youth elite sports sustainability.

• Institution: University of Gothenburg
• Department: Food and Nutrition and Sport Science
• Role: Professor

Research Interests: Grau's work explores overuse injuries in athletics, body composition adaptations, physical activity measurement, and sustainable practices in youth sports. He applies mixed-methods approaches to integrate qualitative and quantitative data in sports injury research.

• Key Themes: Injury epidemiology, biomechanics, preventive interventions
• Focus Areas: Running-related injuries, foot deformation, Nordic walking in Parkinson's

Collaborations: Grau collaborates with researchers like Astrid Schubring, Andreas Caspers, and Natalie Barker-Ruchti on projects examining athlete health and sustainable sports practices.

Contact: Email stefan.grau@gu.se for academic inquiries.