Prof. Christoph Schmitz, MD

Prof. Christoph Schmitz, MD

Full Professor and Head of a Basic Science Department at Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich Member of the Clinical Sciences & Research Committee of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)

Prof. Christoph Schmitz, MD, is Full Professor and Head of a Basic Science Department at Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich. A leading researcher in radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT), he has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies on non-surgical pain solutions and neuromuscular rehabilitation. Formerly Vice President at EMS Medical Systems and a tenured professor in the Netherlands, Dr. Schmitz also serves on the Clinical Sciences & Research Committee of ISPRM. He holds a Venia legendi in Anatomy and earned his MD from RWTH Aachen University. His interdisciplinary work bridges clinical application with foundational science in rehabilitation medicine.