Dr. Markus Wirz

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Biography

Markus Wirz is the Head of Research Development at the Institute of Physiotherapy at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. With extensive experience, he focuses on assessments and clinical tests for physiotherapy, rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries, and the integration of new technologies in rehabilitation. He has held various academic and clinical positions, including as a lecturer at ZHAW and head physiotherapist at the University Hospital Balgrist's Spinal Cord Injury Centre. He obtained his PhD in Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences from Maastricht University and has a Master's in Physiotherapy. Wirz has received multiple awards for his contributions to physiotherapy science, including the Physioscience-Award from the Thieme Group and the Ludwig-Guttmann-Award from the German-speaking Medical Society for Paraplegia. He contributes to the academic community through peer-reviewed publications, focusing on innovative rehabilitation techniques and chronic neurological diagnoses. Wirz is committed to enhancing health through physical activity and continues to advance the field of physiotherapy through research and development.

Research Interests

Experience

Head Research Development

2009-03-01 — Present

Institute of Physiotherapy, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur

Leading research development initiatives and driving innovation in physiotherapy practices.

Head Physiotherapy

2002-06-01 — 2014-02-01

University Hospital Balgrist, Spinal Cord Injury Centre •

Oversaw physiotherapy services and developed specialized programs for spinal cord injury patients.

Lecturer

2009-03-01 — Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences •

Teaching and mentoring students in physiotherapy, focusing on evidence-based practices.

Awards

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Physioscience-Award

2024-11-01
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PhD-Grant

2012-06-01
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Ludwig-Guttmann-Award

2011-06-01

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.