Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Head of research group: Michael Skovdal Rathleff
Who we are?
An interdisciplinary group with researchers from the fields of physiotherapy, general practice, rheumatology, orthopedic surgery, information science, engineering, translational medicine, and exercise science.
Our research – what we do?
Musculoskeletal Health and Implementation conducts research on how clincians and patients can manage and self-manage their musculoskeletal health and stay active throughout the life span. The group aims to develop, test, and implement treatment and management strategies for common musculoskeletal conditions. Research and implementation will be conducted in collaboration with clinical practice, end-users, and stakeholders such as healthcare providers, government officials, patients, and relatives to support both patients and clinicians.
How does our research contribute to societal health challenges?
Through our research, we aim to improve the ability and capacity of our healthcare sector to help patients with musculoskeletal complaints. In addition, we conduct research on how patients can become more competent in their self-management thus reducing their reliance on health-care practitioners.
Who are our key collaborators?
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Bill Vicenzino and colleagues at The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Prof. Kristian Thorborg and Prof. Per Hölmich at Sports Orthopaedic Research Center – Copenhagen (SORC-C), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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Prof. Thomas Bandholm at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research-Copenhagen (PMR-C), Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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Prof. Stig Peter Magnusson at Institute of Sports Medicine & Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Orthopedic Surgery M, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Benjamin Floyd Dean at Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Assoc. Prof Christian Barton and Prof. Kay Crossley at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Center, La Trobe University Australia
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Senior lecturer Mark Matthews at the Sports and Exercise Science Research Institute, Ulster University, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Post-doctoral research fellow Ben Smith at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Physiotherapy Department (Level 3), London Road Community Hospital, Derby DE1 2QY, UK
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Aalborg Municipality
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Aalborg University Hospital
How are we organized?
Musculoskeletal Health and Implementation is orgranized under The Faculty of Medicin at Aalborg University. The group consit of member employed at both Departments within the Faculty. That is The Department of Health Science and Techonolgy and The Department of Clinical Medicine. At The Department of Clinical Medicine, Musculoskeletal Health is organized under The Center for General Practice. Three times per semester we organize open group meetings were external collaboraters and students are invitited to participate and be involved. We also have mothly Journal Clubs were we discuss various research papers and related research topics.
Educating next generation clinicians and researchers
At Musculoskeletal Health and Implementation we are involved in teaching activites at both bachelor and masters level within the Medical traning progam and also at masters level in Physiotherapy (Master degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy). During each semester we are involved in various studentprojects initiated by the students themselves or member of the group. We also have great experince with having students affiliaded during research-year-projects.
Keywords
- Sports Science
- Sports medicine
- sports injury
- Pain management
- Medicine
- Musculoskeletal health
- Pain science
- Basic science
- Clinical research
- Self-managment
- Implementation
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Collaborations from the last five years
Profiles
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Erika Maria Andersen
- The Faculty of Medicine - Research assistant
- Department of Health Science and Technology - Research assistant
- Musculoskeletal Health and Implementation - Research assistant
Person: VIP
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Marianne Christensen
- The Faculty of Medicine - PhD Student
- Department of Clinical Medicine - PhD Student
- Musculoskeletal Health and Implementation
- Aalborg University Hospital
- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - Physiotherapist
Person: Associated to Aalborg UH, VIP, External
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Mikkel Bek Clausen
- The Faculty of Medicine - Associate Professor
- Department of Health Science and Technology - Associate Professor
- Musculoskeletal Health and Implementation - Associate Professor
Person: VIP
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Personalised pain management in general practice: A mixed-method single case experimental design study.
Djurtoft, C., McCracken, L. M., Chevance, A., Sørensen, B. Ø., Belton, J., Hoegh, M. S., Kamper, S. J. & Rathleff, M. S.
01/09/2023 → …
Project: Research
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Outcome domains for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Djurtoft, C., Chevance, A., McCracken, L. M. & Rathleff, M. S.
01/09/2023 → 31/08/2026
Project: PhD Project
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What are credible explanations for patients with tendinopathy in daily clinical practice? The CREATE study (CRedible Explanations for cAregivers and Tendinopathy patiEnts)
Djurtoft, C., Mantzios, K., Weir, A., Claessen, F., Grimaldi, A., Nasser, A. M., Vicenzino, B., Silbernagel, K. G., Smitheman, H. P., Malliaras, P., Rathleff, M. S. & De Vos, R. J.
01/06/2023 → …
Project: Research
Research output
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Agreement between a 3D camera system and an inertial measurement unit for assessing the range of motion, head repositioning accuracy and quality of movement during neck and head movements
Christensen, S. W. M., Palsson, T. S., Djurtoft, C. & Simonsen, M. B., 2024, In: European Journal of Physiotherapy. 26, 2, p. 103-110 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Den psykologiske fysioterapeut
Bæch, S. B., Elmose Andersen, T. & Høgh, M., Apr 2024, In: Fysioterapeuten. 106, 1, p. 16-21 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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How does change unfold in adolescents with longstanding non-traumatic knee conditions after a consultation? A repeated interview study
Djurtoft, C., Bruun, M. K., Riel, H., Johansen, S. K., Rahbek, O. & Rathleff, M. S., 18 Jan 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference without publisher/journal › Conference abstract for conference › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Supplemental Material, sj-pdf-1-ojs-10.1177_23259671221124141 - Do the General Public and Health Care Professionals Think That Running Is Bad for the Knees? A Cross-sectional International Multilanguage Online Survey
Esculier, J. (Creator), Besomi, M. (Creator), Silva, D. D. O. (Creator), Passigli, S. (Creator), Rathleff, M. S. (Creator), Van Middelkoop, M. (Creator), Barton, C. (Creator), Callaghan, M. J. (Creator), Harkey, M. S. (Creator), Hoens, A. M. (Creator), Krowchuk, N. M. (Creator), Teoli, A. (Creator), Vicenzino, B. (Creator), Willy, R. W. (Creator) & Hunt, M. A. (Creator), Sage Journals, 30 Sept 2022
DOI: 10.25384/sage.21257490.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Supplemental_Material_sj-pdf-1-ojs-10_1177_23259671221124141_-_Do_the_General_Public_and_Health_Care_Professionals_Think_That_Running_Is_Bad_for_the_Knees_A_Cross-sectional_International_Multilanguage_Online_Survey/21257490/1
Dataset: Supplementary material
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Supplemental Material, sj-pdf-1-ojs-10.1177_23259671221124141 - Do the General Public and Health Care Professionals Think That Running Is Bad for the Knees? A Cross-sectional International Multilanguage Online Survey
Esculier, J. (Creator), Besomi, M. (Creator), Silva, D. D. O. (Creator), Passigli, S. (Creator), Rathleff, M. S. (Creator), Van Middelkoop, M. (Creator), Barton, C. (Creator), Callaghan, M. J. (Creator), Harkey, M. S. (Creator), Hoens, A. M. (Creator), Krowchuk, N. M. (Creator), Teoli, A. (Creator), Vicenzino, B. (Creator), Willy, R. W. (Creator) & Hunt, M. A. (Creator), Sage Journals, 30 Sept 2022
DOI: 10.25384/sage.21257490, https://sage.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Supplemental_Material_sj-pdf-1-ojs-10_1177_23259671221124141_-_Do_the_General_Public_and_Health_Care_Professionals_Think_That_Running_Is_Bad_for_the_Knees_A_Cross-sectional_International_Multilanguage_Online_Survey/21257490
Dataset: Supplementary material
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Additional file 2 of Large variation in participant eligibility criteria used in plantar heel pain research studies - a systematic review
Riel, H. (Creator), Plinsinga, M. L. (Creator), Delahunt, E. (Creator), Jensen, M. B. (Creator), Landorf, K. B. (Creator), van Middelkoop, M. (Creator), Roddy, E. (Creator), Rathleff, M. S. (Creator), Vicenzino, B. (Creator) & Olesen, J. L. (Creator), Figshare, 9 Sept 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21069561.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Additional_file_2_of_Large_variation_in_participant_eligibility_criteria_used_in_plantar_heel_pain_research_studies_-_a_systematic_review/21069561/1
Dataset: Supplementary material
Prizes
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Pain Champion Award by European Pain Federation (EFIC)
Hoegh, Morten Sebastian (Recipient), Sept 2023
Prize: Honorary prizes and appointments
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Activities
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Reducing diagnostic uncertainty using credible explanations – is it possible to explain the unexplainable?
Chris Djurtoft (Lecturer)
19 Apr 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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El pasado, presente y futuro del tratamiento basado en evidencia de personas con dolor crónico musculoesquelético The past, present and future of evidence-based management of Musculoskeletal Pain
Morten Sebastian Hoegh (Lecturer)
5 Apr 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Oplevede konsekvenser i hverdagslivet efter Transitorisk Cerebral Iskæmi
Birgitte Hede Ebbesen (Lecturer)
24 Nov 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Press/Media
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Den psykologiske fysioterapeut
09/02/2024 → 13/02/2024
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Forskningsassistent ved Aalborg Universitet modtager støtte fra Gigtforeningen
13/02/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Indlæg er den bedste løsning til lindring af hælspore
Henrik Riel, Jens Lykkegaard Olesen, Martin Bach Jensen & Michael Skovdal Rathleff
19/12/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media