Tim Fleiner

Professor Tim Fleiner serves as W2 Professor for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Care at Ulm University of Applied Sciences since 2024 and leads a research group at the Institute for Geriatric Research, Ulm University Hospital since 2022. His clinical work focuses on dementia, depression, delirium, sarcopenia, frailty, mobility & falls, and physical activity in old age, with notable projects including #GerontopsychiatrieInBewegung at the LVR Clinic Cologne and #Falls Outpatient Clinic at Bethesda and University Hospital Ulm.

His educational background includes a Dr. Sportwiss from German Sport University Cologne (2017), MA in Sport and Movement Gerontology (2014), Diploma in Physiotherapy (2010), and Physiotherapy State Examination (2009).

• 2024-Present: Professor (W2) for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Care, Ulm University of Applied Sciences
• 2022-Present: Group Leader, Institute for Geriatric Research, Ulm University Hospital
• 2017: Dr. Sportwiss, German Sport University Cologne
• 2014: MA in Sport and Movement Gerontology, German Sport University Cologne

Fleiner's research spans geriatric physiotherapy with emphasis on evidence-based interventions for aging populations. His work integrates physical activity monitoring, fall prevention strategies, and movement-based therapies for dementia care. He leads several significant projects including Perturbationstraining zur Sturzprävention, Prometheus-Projekt for prevention in aging, Gerontopsychiatrie in Bewegung collaboration, Chronosense for circadian movement monitoring, and CiMoDem for circadian behavior in dementia. His research bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation, focusing on practical applications that improve quality of life for elderly patients with complex geriatric conditions.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on geriatric physiotherapy interventions, particularly examining physical activity, fall prevention, and dementia care. His work increasingly incorporates technology-based monitoring systems while maintaining clinical relevance. The publications span high-impact journals across geriatrics, rehabilitation, psychiatry, and public health, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach. Recent work shows growing emphasis on circadian aspects of movement behavior, cost-effectiveness of interventions, and implementation of evidence-based practices in real-world settings.

His scientific recognition includes:

• 2017 German Society for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Neurology Promotional Award
• 2019 German Society for Gerontopsychiatry and Psychotherapy Poster Award
• 2020 Teaching Award from German Sport University Cologne
• 2020 State Initiative Healthy State of North Rhine-Westphalia Exemplary Project award

Fleiner actively supervises Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD theses while serving on editorial boards for Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (2017-2022) and European Review of Aging and Physical Activity (since 2022). He serves as a reviewer for multiple prestigious journals including Alzheimer's Research & Therapy, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, BMC Geriatrics, and European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. His research is supported by funding from DFG, Auckland Medical Research Foundation, and Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln.

He leads multiple research initiatives including the Falls Outpatient Clinic and FallVaccination project at Bethesda and University Hospital Ulm, and collaborates with German Sport University Cologne on the GerontopsychiatrieInBewegung project at LVR Clinic Cologne. His work integrates clinical practice with research through partnerships between academic institutions and healthcare providers, creating translational pathways for evidence-based physiotherapy interventions in geriatric care.