Wouter Welling, Ph.D.

About Wouter Welling, Ph.D.

Dr. Wouter Welling is a Sport Scientist (PhD) with experience in both practical work and research. He worked for years in different practical settings like sports physical therapy clinics and sport clubs (soccer) where he tries to bring sport science into practise.

Wouter has experience with developing test methods for monitoring ACL patients (both physical and psychological), daily load monitoring and on-field rehabilitation. Besides the practical work, Wouter has done years of research on ACL patients, especially regarding return to sports.

In March 2022 he obtained a PhD for his work at the University of Groningen.


Sports Scientist with over 10 years of expertise across the following domains:

Sports and Rehabilitation:
•Implementation Science: Bridging research with practical application.
•Data Translation: Converting complex data into actionable insights.
•Rehabilitation Test Development: Creating and refining methods for effective rehabilitation.
•Injury Prevention: Designing strategies to minimize injury while optimizing performance.
•Additional Skills: Exercise testing, bike fitting, video analysis, and sports psychology.

Research:
•PhD in Human Movement Sciences
•Published Author: > 35 peer-reviewed publications in international and national journals.
•Conference Presenter: Delivered presentations at more than 15 international and national conferences.
•Research Development: Leading the creation and execution of research initiatives.
•Grant Acquisition: Successfully secured funding for various research projects.

Education:
•Supervision: Guiding students through graduation projects.
•Teaching: Experienced educator across multiple subjects.
•Guest Lecturer: Invited to deliver lectures at various institutions.
•Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing educational programs.

Special Interests:
Injury prevention, testing and screening, motor learning, (sport) biomechanics, movement analysis, training load monitoring, exercise physiology, and sport psychology.

Technical Proficiency:
•Equipment: Skilled in Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, Kinovea video software, Vicon 3D motion capture, GPS tracking systems, high-speed cameras, heart rate monitoring systems, force plates, speed gates, Microfet handheld dynamometer, EMG activity measurements.
•Software: Proficient with Microsoft Office, MATLAB, SPSS, Johan Sports, Polar heart rate monitoring software, Athlete Monitoring, SpartaNova, Soccer Lab, and ChatGPT.