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Börje Rehn

Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Registered Physiotherapist and member of the national Section for Occupational Health and Ergonomics

Research qualifications: Docent
Educational qualifications: Recognised university teacher

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Associate professor at Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation Section: Physiotherapy
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I conduct research and teach in the field of physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is important because tailored physical activity can have a significant impact on health. I aim to contribute to this through the development and dissemination of knowledge.

Research area
My research focuses on ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders caused by physically demanding work. The research is often quantitatively oriented, using technical measurement methods to describe biomechanical load

Science outreach
I contribute to the development of Swedish standards within the ergonomics work group for SIS, representing the Ergonomics and Human Factors Society in Sweden. Research communication is something I highly value, and contributed as a writer to the Scandinavian journal FysioScience and the national professional magazine Sjukgymnasten.

Clinical experience
I have worked with various patient groups in both outpatient and inpatient care, as well as in private practice, primarily with functional disabilities resulting from orthopedic and neurological injuries and diseases.

Academics
I completed my postdoctoral research with the Human Neuroscience Group at the University of Queensland, Australia. My PhD was in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Umeå University, focusing on the musculoskeletal health of forest machine operators and their exposure to shock-type vibrations. I hold a Master's degree in Caring Sciences, with a focus on mobility.

Bioengineering, MDPI 2023, Vol. 10, (7)
Dahlgren, Gunilla; Liv, Per; Öhberg, Fredrik; et al.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, MDPI 2022, Vol. 19, (24)
Dahlgren, Gunilla; Liv, Per; Öhberg, Fredrik; et al.
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, Elsevier 2021, Vol. 54
Coppieters, Michel W.; Rehn, Börje; Plinsinga, Melanie L.
International Journal of Forest Engineering, Taylor & Francis 2020, Vol. 31, (3) : 184-191
Stenlund, Tobias; Lundström, Ronnie; Lindroos, Ola; et al.
Spine, Vol. 43, (8) : E482-E487
Stenlund, Tobias; Öhberg, Fredrik; Lundström, Ronnie; et al.
Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management, American Research Institute for Policy Development 2017, Vol. 4, (2) : 38-47
Blomqvist, Sven; Lönnberg, Lisa; Sundelin, Gunnevi; et al.
BMC Health Services Research, BioMed Central 2017, Vol. 17
Lundell, Sara; Tistad, Malin; Rehn, Börje; et al.
European Journal of Physiotherapy, ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 2017, Vol. 19, (2) : 116-116
Rehn, Börje
Universitetspedagogiska konferensen 2017: undervisning i praktiken – föreläsning, flexibelt eller mitt emellan?, Umeå: Universitetspedagogik och lärandestöd (UPL), Umeå universitet 2017 : 91-91
Rehn, Börje; Hedlund, Mattias; Sandlund, Jonas
Jacobs Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 3, (2)
Larsson, Annika; Rehn, Börje; Blomqvist, Sven
Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation, Vol. 3, (1) : 022-029
Stenlund, Tobias; Öhberg, Fredrik; Lundström, Ronnie; et al.
JARID: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities, Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell 2016, Vol. 29, (1) : 93-98
Sundahl, Lina; Zetterberg, Marie; Wester, Anita; et al.
Respiratory Medicine, Elsevier 2015, Vol. 109, (1) : 11-26
Lundell, Sara; Holmner, Åsa; Rehn, Börje; et al.
Fysioterapi, Stockholm: Fysioterapeuterna 2015, Vol. 1 : 26-32
Rehn, Börje; Blomqvist, Sven
Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology, Elsevier 2015, Vol. 25, (3) : 548-556
Stenlund, Tobias; Lundström, Ronnie; Häger, Charlotte; et al.
European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity, Vol. 7, (1) : 22-30
Blomqvist, Sven; Wester, Anita; Persson, Elin; et al.
Gait & Posture, Elsevier 2014, Vol. 39, (3) : 904-908
Blomqvist, Sven; Wester, Anita; Rehn, Börje
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Elsevier 2014, Vol. 44, (5) : 732-738
Stenlund, Tobias; Öhberg, Fredrik; Lundström, Ronnie; et al.
Research in Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 34, (1) : 198-206
Blomqvist, Sven; Olsson, Josefine; Wallin, Louise; et al.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Oxford Journals 2012, Vol. 56, (1) : 10-17
Milosavljevic, Stephan; Bagheri, Nasser; Vasiljev, Radivoj M; et al.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 42, (4) : 392-396
Milosavljevic, Stephan; Mani, Ramakrishnan; Ribeiro, Daniel Cury; et al.
International Society for Gait and Posture Research (ISPGR), Trondheim, June 24 - 28, 2012.
Rehn, Börje; Stenlund, Tobias; Öhberg, Fredrik; et al.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Elsevier 2011, Vol. 41, (3) : 317-321
Milosavljevic, Stephan; McBride, David I.; Bagheri, Nasser; et al.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Vol. 55, (3) : 286-295
Milosavljevic, Stephan; McBride, David I; Bagheri, Nasser; et al.
Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 41, (4) : 530-535
Milosavljevic, Stephan; Bergman, Frida; Rehn, Börje; et al.
Physical Therapy Reviews, Vol. 13, (6) : 427-433
Rehn, Börje; Nilsson, Peter; Norgren, Martin
Advances in Physiotherapy, Taylor & Francis 2007, Vol. 9, (3) : 129-135
Blomqvist, Sven; Rehn, Börje
Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports, Vol. 17, (1) : 2-11
Rehn, Börje; Lidström, J; Skoglund, J; et al.
Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 37, (6) : 793-799
Åström, Charlotte; Rehn, Börje; Lundström, Ronnie; et al.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 35, (9) : 831-842
Rehn, Börje; Lundström, Ronnie; Nilsson, Leif; et al.
Noise and Vibration Worldwide, Vol. 36, (1) : 13-18
Rehn, Börje; Lundström, Ronny; Nilsson, Tor; et al.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Vol. 49, (3) : 267-275
Rehn, Börje; Nilsson, Tohr; Olofsson, Bodil; et al.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 5, (1)
Rehn, Börje; Nilsson, Tohr; Järvholm, Bengt
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 253, (1) : 21-29
Rehn, Börje; Lundström, Ronnie; Nilsson, Tohr; et al.

Activities
I primarily teach about the structure and function of the human body in the Physiotherapy program where I have additional education and clinical experience. I also organize courses and the teaching includes both theoretical and practical components.

Pedagogical approach
Subject-specific didactics is important for providing relevant examples and creating realistic situations in professional education, such as for students in a physiotherapy program. I value a diverse group of students with different learning styles; personally, I learn best through hands-on experience and discussion. In my teaching, I use student-centered methods and digital tools to encourage students to be co-creative, autonomous, and critical thinkers.

Assignments
I have been active within the Faculty of Medicine at Umeå University as a coordinator for the Research Aspirants and as a member of the Undergraduate Education Council. I have also served as Chairman of the Program Council for the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Sports Programs. Additionally, I completed a pedagogical sabbatical at Ohio State University, USA.