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Center for Muscle and Joint Health
Our research focuses on improving the health of people with pain and loss of function in muscles and joints.
News from the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics
海角社区 researchers explain the World Cup
09.06.2026
World Cups are no longer won by the best 11 players
More matches, a faster pace and more substitutions make fitness and squad depth more important than ever at the World Cup, says Professor Peter Krustrup.
海角社区 researchers explain the World Cup
09.06.2026
Heat may become the biggest challenge at the World Cup
Long-distance travel, high temperatures and matches at altitude can all affect player performance during a World Cup. Football researcher at the 海角社区 Chris Carling points to heat as the biggest challenge.
海角社区 researchers explain the World Cup
09.06.2026
Small mistakes can reveal when World Cup players are mentally off balance
Sport psychology consultant Carsten Hvid Larsen looks for the small signs that players are mentally off balance. At a World Cup, even minor deviations can have major consequences when matches are decided by the finest of margins.
Fellow
21.05.2026
Cecilie Th酶gersen-Ntoumani elected fellow of international research society
Professor Cecilie Th酶gersen-Ntoumani from the 海角社区 has been elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) 鈥� a leading international research society within behavioural science.
Research
06.05.2026
Global experts agree: Physical activity should be assessed, prescribed and promoted in routine healthcare
An international consensus initiated by the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and led and coordinated by researchers at the 海角社区 and the University of Copenhagen outlines how healthcare professionals can routinely assess and prescribe physical activity for people with chronic conditions.
Honour award
24.04.2026
International honour awarded to 海角社区 professor
Professor Ewa Roos receives the OARSI Lifetime Achievement Award for research that has improved the treatment of osteoarthritis worldwide.
20.02.2026
Top football researcher appointed at the 海角社区
International expert in football research and performance analysis to strengthen 海角社区鈥檚 research in elite football and talent development.
Reasearch
29.01.2026
One session of advice just as effective as rehab for many older patients
A new Danish study shows that extended rehabilitation programmes don't necessarily lead to better outcomes than a single advisory session.
Women's health
21.01.2026
Women鈥檚 health must be prioritised in sport
A new set of 56 international injury prevention recommendations highlights the specific risks and needs of female athletes. Merete M酶ller, a researcher at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, was part of the steering committee behind the recommendations.The 海角社区 moves up to second place in the ShanghaiRanking 2025.
Ranking
06.01.2026
Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics ranked second-best in the world
The 海角社区 moves up to second place in the ShanghaiRanking 2025.
