Studies
Bassimtabar A, Alfuth M. Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess physiotherapists' postural-structural-biomechanical-oriented beliefs about pain. Pain, accepted for publication
Alfuth M, Franke PJ, Klemp J, Knicker A. Comparison of dynamic balance and unilateral hop performance between women and men handball players after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a pilot study. J Sport Rehabil 32 (2022):282-288.
Alfuth M, Kremer L, König K, Breil B. Perception and mindfulness-based occupational therapy in people with mental disorders - A retrospective observational study on the SELWA-treatment. Neuropsychiatr 2022;36(3):116-124
Alfuth M, Luetkecosmann J, Knicker A. Comparison of Plantar Sensitivity, Dynamic Balance, and Lower Extremity Joint Range of Motion Between Experienced Female Ballet Dancers and Female Non-Dancing Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Dance Med Sci 25 (2021):238-248.
Alfuth M, Ebert M, Klemp J, Knicker A. Biomechanical analysis of single-leg stance using a textured balance board compared to a smooth balance board and the floor: A cross-sectional study. Gait & Posture 84 (2021): 215-220.
Alfuth M, Schroers L. Single case series on targeted forefoot and hindfoot stability training in soccer players with chronic ankle instability. FussSprungg 19 (2021):143-153.
Deussen S, Alfuth M. The influence of sensorimotor training modalities on balance, strength, joint function and plantar foot sensitivity in recreational athletes with a history of ankle sprain: a randomized controlled pilot study. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 13 (2018): 993-1007.
Alfuth M, Raab D, Siebler M. Functional electrical stimulation in patients with a hemiparetic gait: spatiotemporal measurements and gait asymmetry in two cases of subacute stroke. Neurology & Rehabilitation 2 (2018): 183-192.
Alfuth M, Gomoll M. Electromyographic analysis of balance exercises in single-leg stance using different instability modalities of the forefoot and rearfoot. Physical Therapy in Sport 31 (2018): 75-82.
Alfuth M, Welsink DW. Pain and functional outcomes after outpatient physiotherapy in patients with low back pain. Orthopade 46 (2017): 522-529.
Alfuth M, Hahm MM. Reliability, comparability, and validity of foot inversion and eversion strength measurements using a hand-held dynamometer. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 11 (2016): 72-84.
Alfuth M, Cornely D. Chronic low back pain. Comparison of mobilization and core stability exercises. Orthopade 45 (2016): 579-90.
Alfuth M, Strietzel M, Vogler T, Rosenbaum D, Liem D. Cold versus cold compression therapy after shoulder arthroscopy: A prospective randomized clinical trial. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 24 (2016): 2209-15.
Alfuth M, Welsink DW. The effectiveness of an ambulatory physiotherapy treatment program on pain and functional outcome measures in patients with low back pain. Physiotherapy 05/2015; 101 (Supplement 1): Pages e50-e51.
Alfuth M, Welsink D, Patients with lumbar back pain - evaluation of the effectiveness of a physiotherapy rehabilitation program. Orthopaedic News, Congress Issue 2 (2014): 6-7.
Alfuth M, Klein D, Koch R, Rosenbaum D. Biomechanical comparison of 3 ankle braces with and without free rotation in the sagittal plane. Journal of Athletic Training 49 (2014): 608-16.
Prill R, Appell-Coriolano HJ, Michel S, Alfuth M. The Influence of the Special Throwing Technique on the Prevalence of Knee Joint Injuries in Judo. Archives of Budo 10 (2014): 211-216.
Alfuth M, Beiring A, Klein D, Rosenbaum D. Acute effects of whole body vibration on foot sole sensitivity and plantar pressures during gait initiation. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 5 (2012) (Suppl 1):O24.
Alfuth M, Rosenbaum D. Are diurnal changes in foot sole sensation dependent on gait activity? Neuroscience Letters 504 (2011): 247-251.
Alfuth M, Rosenbaum D. Long distance running and acute effects on plantar foot sensitivity and plantar foot loading. Neuroscience Letters 503 (2011): 58-62.
Alfuth M, Klein D, Rosenbaum D. Effects of the Twin Shoe during walking with therapeutic shoes. Orthopaedic Shoe Technology 4 (2011) 20-25.
Wünnemann M, Klein D, Rosenbaum D. Effects of the Twin Shoe (Darco) to compensate height differences in normal gait. Gait & Posture 33 (2011): 61-65.
Review article
Alfuth M, Vieten E. Sensorimotor or Balance Training to Increase Knee Extensor and Flexor Maximal Strength in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Critically Appraised Topic. J Sport Rehabil 32 (2023):737-743
Brandt M, Beinert S, Alfuth M. Network meta-analysis of combined strength and power training for countermovement jump height. Int J Sports Med (2023), Online ahead of print.
Alfuth M, Fichter P, Knicker A. Leg length discrepancy: A systematic review on the validity and reliability of clinical assessments and imaging diagnostics used in clinical practice. PLoS One 16 (2021):e0261457.
Alfuth M, Lages A. Chronic back pain - biopsychosocial treatment approaches in focus. CME Springer Medizin Verlag 15 (2018): 9-21.
Alfuth M. Textured and stimulating insoles for balance and gait impairments in patients with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gait & Posture 51 (2017): 132-141.
Alfuth M. Orthotic fittings for neurological impairments of balance and gait - Sensorimotor foundation courses and clinical effects. Neurology & Rehabilitation 22 (S2) (2016): S119-S131.
Ahlhelm A, Alfuth M. The influence of shoe insoles on patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic literature review. Sports Injury Sports Injury 29 (2015): 1-11.
Alfuth M. Therapeutic footwear and insoles for orthopedic and neurological foot disorders. Orthopaedic Technology 1 (2013): 36-40.
Alfuth M, Rosenbaum D. Effects of changes in plantar sensory feedback on human gait characteristics: a systematic review. Footwear Science 4 (2012): 1-22.
Wünnemann M, Rosenbaum D. Chronic tendinopathy of the Achilles tendon - a multifactorial complaint. German Journal of Sports Medicine 60 (2009): 339-344.
Congress contributions
Presentations
Alfuth M, Stollenwerk A, Klemp J, Diel P. Comparison of isometric maximal strength of hip joint abductors and knee joint extensors between knee osteoarthritis patients with and without instability sensation. 38th Annual Congress of the Society of Orthopaedic Traumatology Sports Medicine, June 15-17, 2023, Luxembourg.
Bassimtabar A, Alfuth M. The level of knowledge of German physiotherapy students about pain - A quantitative questionnaire survey. 6th Physiotherapy Research Symposium of the German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW), 30.09. - 01.10.2022, Freiburg i. Br.
Scholl L,Schmidt A, Alfuth M. Effectiveness of mirror therapy in patients with phantom pain after lower limb amputations: a systematic literature review. Presentation at the German Congress of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DKOU), session: postoperative rehabilitation, Berlin, 25-28.10.2022.
Alfuth M, Franke PJ, Klemp J, Knicker A. Comparison of knee joint function, dynamic balance and unilateral jump performance between female and male handball players at least six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A cross-sectional study. Oral presentation at the 20 th ESSKA congress, 27-29 April 2022, Paris, France.
Klemp J, Alfuth M. Relationships between plantar sensory function and biomechanical parameters of the lower extremity during single-leg stance and single-leg jump landing. Paper presented in the session Sports Biomechanics, 11th Congress of the German Society for Biomechanics (DGfB), 03.04. - 05.04.2019, Berlin.
Schmidt A, Hartmann A, Weyermann M, Alfuth M. Analysis of potential outcome predictors in severely affected Guillain-Barré syndrome patients in neurorehabilitation. 2nd Physiotherapy Research Symposium of the German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW), November 16-17, 2017, Osnabrück.
Alfuth M. The influence of training in the prophylaxis of WS- problems. Lecture at the 1st Rhine-Ruhr Congress of Sports Orthopaedics, 20-21.05.2016, Essen.
Alfuth M. Biomechanical considerations of meniscus rehabilitation. Presentation at the 3rd Cologne Science Symposium, Meniscus Update 2015, 04-05.09.2015, Cologne.
Alfuth M, Hahm MM. Reliability and comparability of measurements of the force of the inversors and eversors of the ankle joint using a hand-held dynamometer. Paper presented at the session Sports Biomechanics, 9th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Biomechanics (DGfB), May 06-08, 2015, Bonn.
Welsink D, Alfuth M. Possibilities and limits of conservative therapy (physiotherapy) for shoulder lesions. Lecture at the 67th continuing education event for physicians "Learning from mistakes", Therapeutic procedure for shoulder lesions, IQN (Institute for Quality in Health Care North Rhine), Haus der Ärzteschaft, 15.04.2015, Düsseldorf.
Alfuth M. Gait problems and risk of falling after stroke - The influence of neurostimulation. Lecture at the trade fair with congress for therapy, medical rehabilitation and prevention therapie Leipzig, March 19 - 21, 2015, Leipzig.
Alfuth M. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a physiotherapeutic rehabilitation program in patients with lumbar back pain. German Congress of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DKOU), Session: WI54 Healing without a scalpel: spine, October 28 - 31, 2014, Berlin.
Alfuth M. Physiotherapy in patients with lumbar back pain: educational aspects in rehabilitation. Presentation at the 9th Pain and Palliative Congress, 17.05.2014, Wuppertal.
Alfuth M. Management of patients with traumatic knee injuries - International study situation in physiotherapeutic treatment. German Congress of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DKOU), program physiotherapy October 22-25, 2013, Berlin.
Alfuth M, Strietzel M, Vogler T, Rosenbaum D, Liem D. Postoperative cryotherapy after shoulder surgery. Lecture at the Symposium Sport Orthopaedics - Update 2012. University Hospital Münster, Clinic for General Orthopaedics and Tumor Orthopaedics, September 26, 2012, Münster.
Alfuth M, Beiring A, Klein D, Rosenbaum D. Acute effects of whole body vibration on foot sole sensitivity and plantar pressures during gait initiation. From 3rd Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community, Sydney, Australia. 11-13 April 2012
Alfuth M, Rosenbaum D. Are diurnal changes in foot sole sensation dependent on gait activity? Presentation at the 23rd congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, 3rd to 7th July 2011, Brussels.
Alfuth M, Klein D, Rosenbaum D. Biomechanical investigation of the new DARCO Body Armor® Embrace orthosis in comparison to two other ankle orthosis models. Paper presented at the Sports Biomechanics Section, 7th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Biomechanics (DGfB), May 19-21, 2011, Murnau.
Poster presentations
Bassimtabar A, Alfuth M. Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess postural-structural-biomechanical-oriented beliefs of physical therapist:s about pain. Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2023, June 22-24, 2023, Hamburg, Germany.
Brandt M, Beinert S, Alfuth M. Network meta-analysis on combined strength and power training to improve countermovement jump height. Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2023, June 22-24, 2023, Hamburg.
Tetzlaff M, Schmidt A, Alfuth M. Digital gamification to increase physical activity: a scoping review on the effects on healthy and neurologically ill people. Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2023, June 22-24, 2023, Hamburg, Germany.
Tetzlaff M, Alfuth M,Schmidt A. Digital gamification to increase physical activity: A scoping review of the effects on healthy and neurologically impaired people. Fourth International Congress on NeuroRehabilitation and Neural Repair, 31 May - 2 June, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Groß M, Alfuth M. Effects of targeted forefoot and hindfoot stability training on joint function and balance ability in individuals with chronic ankle instability: a randomized comparative pilot study. Poster presentation in the session Sports Biomechanics, 12th Congress of the German Society for Biomechanics (DGfB), September 28-30, 2022, Cologne, Germany.
Alfuth M, Diekmann A. Age-dependent hip joint mobility and stretching capacity of the ischiocrural musculature in adult table tennis players: an exploratory cross-sectional study. Poster presentation in the session Sports Biomechanics, 12th Congress of the German Society for Biomechanics (DGfB), September 28-30, 2022, Cologne, Germany.
Scholl L,Schmidt A, Alfuth M. Effectiveness of mirror therapy in patients with phantom limb pain after lower limb amputations: a systematic literature review. 6th Physiotherapy Research Symposium of the German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW), 30.09. - 01.10.2022, Freiburg i. Br.
Alfuth M, Diekmann A. Age-related hip joint flexibility and hamstring extensibility in adult nonprofessional table tennis players: An exploratory cross-sectional study. 4th World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy (#WCSPT2022), August 26 - 27 2022, Nyborg, Denmark.
Prill R, Zirr M, Królikowska A, Becker R, Alfuth M. Clinical testing of syndesmosis tibiofibular in acute ankle injuries is underrepresented in German outpatient care: results of an online survey. E-Poster at the 20th ESSKA congress, 27-29 April 2022, Paris, France.
Alfuth M, Franke PJ, Klemp J, Knicker A. Comparison of knee joint function, dynamic balance, and unilateral jump performance between female and male handball players at least six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A cross-sectional study. 5th Research Symposium Physiotherapy of the German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW), November 26-27, 2021, Senftenberg.
Schütte J, Lengerhuis S, Alfuth M. Short-term effects of talocrural joint mobilization compared to joint manipulation on functional performance of athletes with chronic ankle instability: a double-blinded randomized controlled pilot study. 5th Research Symposium Physiotherapy of the German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW), November 26-27, 2021, Senftenberg.
Alfuth M, Ebert M, Klemp J, Knicker A. Biomechanical analysis of single-leg stance on a balance board with textured versus flat surface: a cross-sectional study. 36th Annual Congress of the Society for Orthopaedic-Traumatologic Sports Medicine, July 01-03, 2021, Basel, Switzerland.
Alfuth M, Schroers L. Single case series on targeted forefoot and hindfoot stability training in soccer players with chronic ankle instability. 36th Annual Congress of the Society for Orthopaedic-Traumatologic Sports Medicine, July 01-03, 2021, Basel, Switzerland.
Teeuwen M, Klemp J, Skonetzki-Cheng S, Alfuth M. An exploratory study on the validity of heart rate measurement using smart shirts in running athletes. Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2021, April 20-24, 2021, Hamburg (virtual).
Zirr M, Alfuth M, Prill R. Guideline implementation of the "Ottawa Ankle Rules" in Germany. ePoster presentation at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2021, April 9-11, 2021, online.
Dohm A, Heine O, Alfuth M. Diagnostic value of fasting glucose levels - A pilot study. 2nd Fitness Science Congress. 28th-29th February 2020, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Weyermann M, Scheepers L, Alfuth M. Care concept second opinion procedure with physiotherapeutic treatment program of Deutsche Arzt AG/NOVOTERGUM AG for patients with gon and coxarthrosis - avoidance of joint replacement and cost comparison to endoprosthetic care. 13th Endoprosthetics Congress, Feb. 13-15, 2020, Berlin.
Alfuth M, Scheepers L, Weyermann M. Care concept second opinion procedure with physiotherapeutic treatment program of Deutsche Arzt AG/NOVOTERGUM AG for patients with gon and coxarthrosis - analysis of functional outcomes. 13th Endoprosthetics Congress, Feb. 13-15, 2020, Berlin.
Klemp J, Alfuth M. The relationship between foot sole sensitivity and lower limb biomechanics during single-leg stance and single-leg jump landing. Poster presentation at the Third World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy - High performance to clinical practice, October 4-5, 2019, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Fichter P, Knicker A, Alfuth M. Leg length discrepancy: A review on current assessments and imaging diagnostics used in clinical practice. Poster presentation at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2019, May 10-13, 2019, Geneva, Switzerland.
Alfuth M, Scheepers L, Weyermann M. Standing balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A comparison between the affected and unaffected or less affected limb. Poster presentation at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2019, 10-13 May 2019, Geneva, Switzerland.
Alfuth M. Relationships between sensorimotor functions, strength, and perceived instability in recreational athletes with chronic ankle instability: an exploratory comparison between affected and unaffected/less affected sides. 3rd Physiotherapy Research Symposium of the German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW), November 16-17, 2018, Lübeck, Germany.
Schmidt A, Hartmann A, Weyermann M, Alfuth M. Analysis of potential outcome predictors in severely affected Guillain-Barré syndrome patients in neurorehabilitation. ePoster (short presentation) at the 25th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Neurorehabilitation e. V. (DGNR), December 7-9, 2017, Berlin, Germany.
Deußen S, Alfuth M. The influence of sensorimotor training interventions on balance, strength, joint function and foot sensitivity in recreational athletes with past ankle injury: a randomized controlled pilot study. 2nd Physiotherapy Research Symposium of the German Society for Physiotherapy Science (DGPTW), November 16-17, 2017, Osnabrück, Germany.
Schmidt A, Hartmann A, Weyermann M, Alfuth M. Predictors of outcome in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome after early neurorehabilitation. ePoster presentation at the European Congress of NeuroRehabilitation 2017, 25-28 October 2017, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Deußen S, Alfuth M. The influence of sensorimotor training modalities on balance, strength, joint function and foot sensitivity in recreational athletes with a history of ankle sprain: a randomized controlled pilot study. Poster presentation at The Second World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy - Optimal Loading in Sport, 6th & 7th October 2017, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Hauke J, Neukirch B, Weyermann M, Alfuth M. Pain and functional outcome measurements following an outpatient physiotherapy treatment program in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Poster presentation at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2017, 2-4 July 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
Alfuth M. Textured insoles for balance and gait impairments in patients with multiple sclerosis and parkinson's disease: A systematic review and metaanalysis. Poster presentation at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2017, 2-4 July 2017, Cape Town, South Africa.
Alfuth M, Gomoll M. Electromyographic analysis of balance exercises in single-leg stance using different instability modalities of the forefoot and rearfoot. Poster presentation (Session: Muscle & Tissue Mechanics, Neuromuscular Biomechanics) at the 35th International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Conference, 14-18 June 2017, Cologne, Germany.
Alfuth M, Gomoll M. Electromyographic analysis of sensorimotor exercises in single-leg stance for selective stability training of the forefoot and hindfoot. Poster presentation in the Sports Section, 10th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Biomechanics (DGfB), March 29-31, 2017, Hannover.
Alfuth M, Cornely D. Comparison between mobilization training and trunk stabilizing muscle training in patients with chronic lumbar back pain. Poster presentation at the 25th Rehab Colloquium 2016, German Congress for Rehabilitation Research, 29.02. - 02.03.2016, Aachen.
Alfuth M, Hahm MM. Reliability, comparability and validity of foot invertor and evertor strength measures using a hand-held dynamometer. Poster presentation at the 1st World Sports Physical Therapy Congress, Bern, BERNExpo, November 20th-21st, 2015.
Alfuth M, Welsink DW. The effectiveness of an ambulatory physiotherapy treatment program on pain and functional outcome measures in patients with low back pain. Poster presentation at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2015, 1-4 May 2015, Singapore.
Alfuth M, Strietzel M, Vogler T, Rosenbaum D, Liem D. Comparison of cold therapy and cold compression therapy after shoulder arthroscopy: a randomized clinical trial. Poster presentation in the Free Topics Section, 8th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Biomechanics (DGfB), May 15-17, 2013, Neu-Ulm, Germany.
Book chapters
Alfuth M (2017). Orthotic fitting for neurologically induced impairments of balance and gait. In: Sensorimotor neurorehabilitation: therapy options and everyday care. Experiences between evidence and practice: Hippocampus Verlag, Bad Honnef.
Online articles
Alfuth M. Update gonarthrosis - scientific therapeutic consideration of the indication. Online continuing education series #1110: Update Gonarthrosis, Human Empowerment: case studies discussed multiprofessionally. October 11, 2022(https://www.winglet-community.com/1110-update-gonarthrose)
