Professional and occupational profile
- In 1992 she graduated from the Czech Technical University in Prague
- In 1997 she completed her doctoral studies in Biomechanics, where she received her Ph.D.
- In 2003 she became an associate professor in Biomechanics
- Since 1997 I have been working at UK FTVS - first as a researcher and now as an academic at the Palestra
- I am the guarantor of the bachelor study programme Orthotist-Prosthetist at FTVS UK from 2020
- From 2024 I work at Palestra - academic
- Supervisor of doctoral studies in Kinanthropology (FTVS UK) and Kinesiology and Rehabilitation (2nd Faculty of Medicine UK)
- I am supervising a number of bachelor theses at FTVS UK and
Academic Development
- Member of the Presidium of the Czech Society for Biomechanics organized within the Council of Scientific Societies of the Czech Republic
- Member of the committee for defending SZZK within FTVS UK in Prague
- Member of the dissertation defence committee within the Czech Technical University in Prague
- Member of the dissertation defence committee at the CTU in Prague
- Member of the committee for the defence of the SZZK within the CTU in Prague
- Member of the dissertation defence committee at the CTU in Prague
- Member of the Editorial Board of Karolinum - FTVS UK
- Member of the editorial board of Acta Universitatis Carolinae Kinanthropologica
- Chair of the Award Committee of the Prof. Jaroslav Heyrovský Prize of Charles University in Prague
Co-principal investigator:
- Biological Aspects of Human Movement Research, Programme: Progres, Provider: Charles University, Project duration: 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2023
- Name: analysis of pedestrian tram accidents, MŠMT Operational Programme Research, Development and Education, 2018-2022
- Transformation for HEIs at UK (Registration number: NPO_UK_MSMT-16602/2022)
- Digitalization of augmented reality-based rehabilitation care for children with movement disorders, project code TQ01000031, duration 2023-2026
- Cooperatio - Sport Science - Social and Sport Science - Biomedical & Rehabilitation Medicine - institutional support for science and research at Charles University, period 2022 to 2026
Research focus
In my research, I have long been devoted to biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications in physiotherapy, sports medicine and clinical care. I focus on the analysis of mechanical properties of biological tissues, the study of movement stereotypes and the influence of various factors on the function of the musculoskeletal system.
My specific areas of interest include rheology of biological materialssuch as muscles, joints, bones and body fluids, and their behaviour under load. An important part of the research also includes Neurorehabilitation, where he is involved in the development of methods using virtual reality to stimulate the mirror neuron system to support motor learning in patients with limited active movement.
One of the sub-topics he addresses is pelvic floor function, especially in the context of postural and respiratory control. Using specialized measurement methods, we were able to assess how different body positions and types of breathing affect the activity of these muscles.
An important part of my research is also injuries and their occurrence in old age, both in terms of their biomechanical causes and subsequent rehabilitation and restoration of musculoskeletal function.
My goal is a multidisciplinary approach that allows a comprehensive view of human movement and its disorders.
The most important publications
Lopot, F., Tomsovsky, L., Marsik, F., Masek, J., Kubovy, P., Jezdik, R., & Jelen, K. (2023). Pedestrian Safety in Frontal Tram Collision, Part 1: Historical Overview and Experimental-Data-Based Biomechanical Study of Head Clashing in Frontal and Side Impacts. Sensors, 23(21), 8819.
Shorfova, M., Riha, M., Cleather, D. J., & Kubovy, P. (2023). Patellofemoral pain syndrome assessed by Lysholm score, radiological and biorheometric measurements. The Knee, 44, 100-109.
Jelen, K., Tlapakova, E., Sorfova, M., Fanta, O., Kubovy, P., Lopot, F.,& Tomsovsky, L. (2023). The Biomechanics of Head Injuries during Tram-Pedestrian Accidents.
Langer, J., Šorfová, M., & Ravnik, D. (2022). Possibility of Using a VR System as an Action Observation Therapeutic Technique. In Neurorehabilitation and Physical Therapy. IntechOpen. ISBN 978-1-80356-345-9.
Lopot, F., Tomsovsky, L., Marsik, F., Masek, J., Kubovy, P., Jezdik, R., & Jelen, K. (2023). Pedestrian Safety in Frontal Tram Collision, Part 1: Historical Overview and Experimental-Data-Based Biomechanical Study of Head Clashing in Frontal and Side Impacts. Sensors, 23(21), 8819.
Shorfova, M., Riha, M., Cleather, D. J., & Kubovy, P. (2023). Patellofemoral pain syndrome assessed by Lysholm score, radiological and biorheometric measurements. The Knee, 44, 100-109.
Jelen, K., Tlapakova, E., Sorfova, M., Fanta, O., Kubovy, P., Lopot, F.,& Tomsovsky, L. (2023). The Biomechanics of Head Injuries during Tram-Pedestrian Accidents.
Langer, J., Šorfová, M., & Ravnik, D. (2022). Possibility of Using a VR System as an Action Observation Therapeutic Technique. In Neurorehabilitation and Physical Therapy. IntechOpen. ISBN 978-1-80356-345-9.
Sorfova, M., & Tlapakova, E. (2021). Pelvic floor muscle activity in relation to body position and breath. In Pelvic Floor Dysfunction-Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment. IntechOpen. ISBN 978-1-83969-362-5.
Shorfova, M., & Tlapakova, E. (2021). Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity in Relation to Body Position and Breath. In Pelvic Floor Disorders. IntechOpen.
Zarkovic, D., Sorfova, M., Tufano, J. J., Kutilek, P., Viteckova, S., Groleger-Srsen, K., & Ravnik, D. (2020). Effect of robot-assisted gait training on selective voluntary motor control in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy. Indian paediatrics, 57, 964-966.
Žarković D., Šorfová M., Groleger-Sršen K., Ravnik D. (2019). Ergonomic Proposals for the Development of Robot-Assisted Gait Training Devices. Russian Journal of Biomechanics Vol. 23, No. 4: 485-494, ISSN 1812-5123
Lopot, F., Kubový, P., Jelen, K., Šorfová, M., Tlapáková, E., Rulc, V.& Svoboda, M. (2019). Collision between a Pedestrian and Tram-Pilot Experiment. Manufacturing Technology, 19(6), 998-1002.
Šorfová, M., Tlapáková, E., & Matějková, A. (2018). The effect of breath on pelvic floor muscle activity depending on body position. Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, 25(4).
Šorfová, M., Tlapáková, E., Matějková, A. (2017). Function of pelvic floor muscles in relation to body position. Rehabilitation, 54 (1), 24-32. ISSN 0375-0922.
Žarković, D.; Šorfová, M.: (2017) Neurobiomechanical Aspects of Robotic Assisted Gait Training. Rehabil. Phys. Lek., 24, 2017, No. 1, pp. 43-49.
Šorfová, M., Tlapáková, E., Neklanová, A., & Ravnik, D. (2017). The use of kinesiotape in thumb loading of the hand by physiotherapists. Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, 24(4).
