David Niederseer

University of Zurich

Papers

3

Total Citations

12

H-Index

3

About

David Niederseer is a leading researcher in cardiovascular rehabilitation and exercise physiology, with a focus on optimizing exercise protocols for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). His work explores how different contraction types—concentric and eccentric—during interval exercise can be tailored to improve both cardiorespiratory function and muscle performance, particularly in stable CAD patients. Notably, his 2019 study on soft robot-assisted pedaling interval exercise (5 citations) introduced a personalized, low-impact approach to cardiac rehabilitation, addressing the critical need for safe yet effective training modalities. Niederseer has also investigated the genetic underpinnings of exercise response, demonstrating in a 2023 study (3 citations) that the ACE-I/D polymorphism modulates improvements in cardiorespiratory and muscle outcomes with interval training. His research bridges molecular genetics and clinical rehabilitation, offering insights into precision medicine for heart disease. With a growing citation impact, Niederseer’s contributions are shaping the future of exercise-based cardiovascular care, making him a key figure in the field of sports cardiology and rehabilitation science.

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Papers
12
Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Concentric and Eccentric Pedaling-Type Interval Exercise on a Soft Robot for Stable Coronary Artery Disease Patients: Toward a Personalized Protocol
5 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: University of Zurich

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