Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Robert Csapo
Robert Csapo
T: +43-1-4277-59160

Consultation hours: Please arrange appointments via email

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Fisher JP, Csapo R. Periodization and Programming in Sports. Sports. 2021 Jan 20;9(2):163. doi: 10.3390/sports9020013

Heinrich D, van den Bogert AJ, Csapo R, Nachbauer W. A model-based approach to predict neuromuscular control patterns that minimize ACL forces during jump landing. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. 2021;24(6):612-622. Epub 2020 Nov 13. doi: 10.1080/10255842.2020.1842376

Csapo R, Juras V, Heinzle B, Trattnig S, Fink C. Compositional MRI of the anterior cruciate ligament of professional alpine ski racers: preliminary report on seasonal changes and load sensitivity. European radiology experimental. 2020 Nov 23;4(1):64. 64. doi: 10.1186/s41747-020-00191-0

Gumpenberger M, Wessner B, Graf A, Narici MV, Fink C, Braun S et al. Remodeling the Skeletal Muscle Extracellular Matrix in Older Age-Effects of Acute Exercise Stimuli on Gene Expression. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2020 Oct;21(19):1-17. 7089. doi: 10.3390/ijms21197089

Alcaraz PE, Csapo R, Freitas TT, Marín-Cascales E, Blazevich AJ, Paoli A. International Sport Forum of the Strength & Conditioning Society (SCS) and the European Sport Nutrition Society (ESNS). Sports. 2020 Sept 16;8(9):1-41. 128. doi: 10.3390/sports8090128



Sinha U, Malis V, Chen JS, Csapo R, Kinugasa R, Narici MV et al. Role of the Extracellular Matrix in Loss of Muscle Force With Age and Unloading Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Biochemical Analysis, and Computational Models. Frontiers in Physiology. 2020 Jun 18;11:626. 626. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00626

Sinha U, Malis V, Csapo R, Narici M, Sinha S. Magnetic resonance imaging based muscle strain rate mapping during eccentric contraction to study effects of unloading induced by unilateral limb suspension. European journal of translational myology. 2020 Apr 7;30(1):139-143. doi: 10.4081/ejtm.2019.8935

Winkler PW, Wierer G, Csapo R, Hepperger C, Heinzle B, Imhoff AB et al. Quantitative Evaluation of Dynamic Lateral Meniscal Extrusion After Radial Tear Repair. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 2020 Apr;8(4). doi: 10.1177/2325967120914568

Csapo R, Pointner H, Hoser C, Gföller P, Raschner C, Fink C. Physical Fitness after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Influence of Graft, Age, and Sex. Sports. 2020 Mar;8(3):30. doi: 10.3390/sports8030030

Csapo R, Hoser C, Gföller P, Raschner C, Fink C. Fitness, knee function and competition performance in professional alpine skiers after ACL injury. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2019 Aug;22:S39-S43. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.06.014

Hasler M, Hofer P, Schindelwig K, Berger E, Csapo R, Nachbauer W. On the measurement of ski boot viscoelasticity. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2019 Aug;22:S60-S64. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.11.009

Alcazar J, Csapo R, Ara I, Alegre LM. On the Shape of the Force-Velocity Relationship in Skeletal Muscles: The Linear, the Hyperbolic, and the Double-Hyperbolic. Frontiers in Physiology. 2019 Jun 19;10:769. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00769

Malis V, Sinha U, Csapo R, Narici MV, Smitaman E, Sinha S. Diffusion tensor imaging and diffusion modeling: Application to monitoring changes in the medial gastrocnemius in disuse atrophy induced by unilateral limb suspension. Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI. 2019 Jun;49(6):1655-1664. doi: 10.1002/jmri.26295

Wenger S, Csapo R, Hasler M, Caven B, Wright T, Bechtold T et al. The effect of different water vapor permeable jackets on moisture management, subjective perceptions and physiological parameters during submaximal exercise in a cool environment. Textile Research Journal. 2019 Feb 1;89(4):528-540. doi: 10.1177/0040517517750648

Wessner B, Liebensteiner M, Nachbauer W, Csapo R. Age-specific response of skeletal muscle extracellular matrix to acute resistance exercise: A pilot study. European Journal of Sport Science. 2019;19(3):354-364. Epub 2018 Oct 6. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1526974

Franchi M, Raiteri B, Longo S, Sinha S, Narici MV, Csapo R. Muscle Architecture Assessment: Strengths, Shortcomings and New Frontiers of in Vivo Imaging Techniques. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. 2018 Dec;44(12):2492-2504. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2018.07.010

Sinha U, Malis V, Csapo R, Narici MV, Sinha S. Shear strain rate from phase contrast velocity encoded MRI: Application to study effects of aging in the medial gastrocnemius muscle. Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI. 2018 Nov;48(5):1351-1357. doi: 10.1002/jmri.26030

Hosp S, Csapo R, Heinrich D, Hasler M, Nachbauer W. Does Kinesiology tape counter exercise-related impairments of balance in the elderly? Gait & Posture. 2018 May;62:167-172. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.03.022

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Metabolomic Profiling of Whole Blood in Response to Standardized Strength Training Modalities

Schöny, H. (Invited speaker), Renner, A. (Contributor), Köllensperger, G. (Contributor), Hautsch, N. (Contributor), Scharhag, J. (Contributor) & Csapo, R. (Contributor)

17 Nov 2025

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF SLEEP FRAGMENTATION ON NEUROMUSCULAR PERFORMANCE

Slunecko, M. (Speaker), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Somboratz, S. (Contributor)

1 Jul 2025

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


The secrets of your body - How your metabolism reacts to life's demands

Schöny, H. (Speaker), Renner, A. (Contributor), Köllensperger, G. (Contributor), Hautsch, N. (Contributor), Scharhag, J. (Contributor) & Csapo, R. (Contributor)

5 Jun 2025

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


ACL re-rupture rates. Numbers, data, facts

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

19 Feb 2024

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Neue Wege in der Behandlung von Sarkopenie: Auf dem Weg zu individualisierten Trainingsempfehlungen

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

7 Dec 202313 Dec 2023

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Dauermethode, Polarized Training, HIIT, Weekend Warrior. Wie trainieren Gesundheits- und Freizeitsportler*innen richtig?

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

4 Oct 2023

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Public


Bestimmung der Körperzusammensetzung - Anthropometrische Verfahren, BIA, DXA und Bildgebung im Vergleich

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

3 Mar 2023

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Krafttraining bei Arthrose

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

14 Oct 2022

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Effects of a standard vs. a modified resistance training program targeting intramuscular connective tissue on muscle architecture, echogenicity and isometric strength

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

30 Aug 20222 Sept 2022

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Krafttraining im Alter

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

28 Feb 2022

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Public


Return to Play - Sekundärprävention von Sportverletzungen

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

25 Nov 2021

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Kälte, Muskelfunktion und Verletzungsrisiko

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

20 Nov 2021

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Skeletal Muscle Extracellular Matrix Remodelling by Age and Training Stimuli

Wessner, B. (Speaker), Gumpenberger, M. (Contributor) & Csapo, R. (Contributor)

22 Apr 2021

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Intramuscular connective tissue – Targeting the extracellular matrix by resistance training.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

28 Oct 202030 Oct 2020

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Measurement techniques in sports traumatology using the anterior cruciate ligament as an example.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

25 Sept 2020

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Return to play – Sekundärprävention von Sportverletzungen.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

19 Sept 202026 Sept 2020

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Return to Ski nach Rekonstruktion des vorderen Kreuzbands.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

8 Feb 2020

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Auswirkungen von Transplantatwahl, Alter und Geschlecht auf Return-to-Sport-Testergebnisse.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

10 Jan 2020

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Maßnahmen der primären und sekundären Prävention von vorderen Kreuzbandrupturen.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

10 Jan 2020

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Testing the physical readiness for return-to-sports after ACL reconstruction: Influence of sex, age and graft on Back in Action test results.

Csapo, R. (Speaker)

15 Nov 201916 Nov 2019

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Acute effects of heavy- vs. light-load resistance training on neuromuscular and functional fatigue in older people.

Rodriguez-Lopez, C. (Speaker), Alcazar, J. (Contributor), Navarro-Cruz, R. (Contributor), García-Tercero, E. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor), Ara, I. (Contributor) & Alegre, L. M. (Contributor)

3 Jul 20196 Jul 2019

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Clinical and radiological evaluation of bi-cortical coracoclavicular button fixation with and without additional acromioclavicular cerclage in acute acromioclavicular dislocation.

Voss, A. (Speaker), Löffler, T. (Contributor), Reuter, S. (Contributor), Imhoff, A. B. (Contributor), Kellner, R. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Braun, S. (Contributor)

12 May 201916 May 2019

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Patellofemoral pain and instability: Exercise and device.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

4 Apr 20196 Apr 2019

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Return to sport – a fast rehab protocol.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

4 Apr 20196 Apr 2019

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Intramuscular connective tissue – an overlooked determinant of muscle function.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

17 Nov 201818 Nov 2018

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Age-specific response of skeletal muscle extracellular matrix to acute resistance exercise.

Csapo, R. (Speaker), Liebensteiner, M. (Contributor), Nachbauer, W. (Contributor) & Wessner, B. (Contributor)

4 Jul 20186 Jul 2018

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Contribution of intramuscular connective tissue to age-associated muscle weakness.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

10 Nov 2017

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Age-related differences in shear strain in medial gastrocnemius: Implications for lateral transmission of force.

Malis, V. (Speaker), Sinha, U. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Sinha, S. (Contributor)

22 Apr 201727 Apr 2017

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Effects of knee joint cooling on in vivo patellar mechanical properties.

Alegre, L. M. (Speaker), Hasler, M. (Contributor), Wenger, S. (Contributor), Nachbauer, W. (Contributor) & Csapo, R. (Contributor)

17 Apr 201722 Apr 2017

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


The effects of thermal-isolation pads placed over working muscles on endurance performance.

Wenger, S. (Speaker), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Nachbauer, W. (Contributor)

7 Nov 20169 Nov 2016

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Accuracy of ankle- and knee-angle measurements with thin flex sensors.

Schindelwig, K. (Speaker), Marterer, N. (Contributor), Morawetz, D. (Contributor), Kapferer, S. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Nachbauer, W. (Contributor)

6 Jul 20169 Jul 2016

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Effects of knee cooling on in vivo patellar mechanical properties.

Alegre, L. M. (Speaker), Hasler, M. (Contributor), Wenger, S. (Contributor), Nachbauer, W. (Contributor) & Csapo, R. (Contributor)

6 Jul 20169 Jul 2016

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Increased ACL injury risk in the cold - an assessment of potential risk factors.

Csapo, R. (Speaker), Folie, R. (Contributor), Hosp, S. (Contributor), Hasler, M. (Contributor) & Nachbauer, W. (Contributor)

6 Jul 20169 Jul 2016

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Kinesiology tape counters balance impairment after eccentric exercise.

Hosp, S. (Speaker), Folie, R. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor), Hasler, M. (Contributor) & Nachbauer, W. (Contributor)

6 Jul 20169 Jul 2016

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Morphological, compositional, and fiber architectural changes in from unilateral limb suspension induced acute atrophy model in the medial gastrocnemius muscle.

Sinha, S. (Speaker), Malis, V. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor), Du, J. (Contributor) & Sinha, U. (Contributor)

7 May 201613 May 2016

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Heterogeneous muscle activity during isometric contraction - a VE-PC MRI study.

Csapo, R. (Speaker), Malis, V. (Contributor), Sinha, U. (Contributor) & Sinha, S. (Contributor)

24 Jun 201527 Jun 2015

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Injury incidence and injury patterns of elite-level male soccer players in Kosovo.

Shalaj, I. (Speaker), Tishukaj, F. (Contributor), Gashi, F. (Contributor), Gjaka, M. (Contributor), Bachl, N. (Contributor), Wessner, B. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Tschan, H. (Contributor)

24 Jun 201527 Jun 2015

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Endurance and agility profile between male soccer players of different age categories.

Shalaj, I. (Speaker), Tishukaj, F. (Contributor), Gjaka, M. (Contributor), Ademi, B. (Contributor), Pllana, A. (Contributor), Wessner, B. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Tschan, H. (Contributor)

2 Jul 20145 Jul 2014

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Changes in muscle size and strength in response to resistance training with moderate and high intensities in young women.

Alegre, L. M. (Speaker), Aguado, X. (Contributor), Rojas-Martín, D. (Contributor) & Csapo, R. (Contributor)

26 Jun 201329 Jun 2013

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Do kinaesthetic tapes affect plantarflexor muscle performance?

Csapo, R. (Speaker), Herceg, M. (Contributor), Alegre, L. M. (Contributor), Crevenna, R. (Speaker) & Pieber, K. (Contributor)

4 Jul 20127 Jul 2012

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Acute injuries and overuse syndromes in sport climbing and bouldering in Austria.

Pieber, K. (Speaker), Angelmaier, L. (Contributor), Csapo, R. (Contributor) & Herceg, M. (Contributor)

26 Oct 201129 Oct 2011

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Exercise interventions for the treatment of chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

26 Oct 201129 Oct 2011

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Biomechanical effects of walking in high heels.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

19 Aug 2011

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Determination of muscle strength and function.

Csapo, R. (Invited speaker)

26 May 201128 May 2011

Activity: Talks and presentationsTalk or oral contributionScience to Science


Women's Beet: Nitrate, exercise and vascular function in midlife women

Neubauer, O. (Project Lead), König, D. (Co-Lead), Wagner, K.-H. (Co-Lead), Csapo, R. (Cooperation Partner) & Wessner, B. (Cooperation Partner)

1/01/2531/12/27

Project: Research funding


Voll stark!

Csapo, R. (Project Lead), Wessner, B. (Co-Lead), Reinhardt, A. (Co-Lead) & Dankl, K. (Co-Lead)

1/04/2430/06/25

Project: Research funding


Training of intramuscular connective tissue in elderly

Csapo, R. (Project Lead) & Wessner, B. (Co-Lead)

2/01/191/01/22

Project: Research funding


Department of Sport and Human Movement Science

Auf der Schmelz 6 (USZ I)
1150 Wien
Room: E.I/02

T: +43-1-4277-59160

robert.csapo@univie.ac.at