The term musculoskeletal health covers:
- Pain and other problems and/or functional changes in the musculoskeletal system resulting from physical and mental strain
- Non-infectious inflammatory (inflammation-like) diseases of the joints, the spinal column and/or soft tissue
- Degenerative diseases of the joints and/or spinal column
- Pathological loss of bone density/osteoporosis with or without osteoporotic fractures
- Injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including consequential conditions resulting from such injuries
Examining, preventing and treating the main groups of musculoskeletal health form a key aspect of the practice of physiotherapy.
The research group focuses on both theoretical and empirical research relating to these five main groups within the field of musculoskeletal health.
A broad understanding of causal connections and approaches is emphasised, both from an individual and from a societal perspective.
This research group belongs to the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Head of research group
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More about the research group
The research group possesses expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodology.
Quantitative methods used include observation studies, such as longitudinal designs and cross-sectional studies, and experimental studies.
Qualitative methods cover all the main types of data, participant observation, interviews and documents. Several of the group members are involved in significant international networks.
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Blog
Read about projects, publications and more on our blog (muskhealth.com).
