Dr. Gudrun Johansson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gudrun Johansson is an Adjunct Associate Professor specializing in Physiotherapy within the field of Rehabilitation Medicine at Umeå University. She is actively involved in research focusing on rehabilitation methods for individuals with neurological diseases and injuries. Currently, she leads a research project aimed at enhancing outpatient rehabilitation techniques for patients with Parkinson's disease and those recovering from strokes. Gudrun collaborates with other researchers to explore topics such as the rehabilitation of traumatic spinal cord injuries and the use of movement analysis in conjunction with deep brain stimulation for essential tremor management. Her academic interests also extend to teaching clinical rehabilitation methodologies, emphasizing the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework, as well as detailed physiotherapy assessment measurements. Furthermore, she provides professional supervision to students and practitioners in neurorehabilitation settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine specializing in physiotherapy and conducting research on neurological rehabilitation.

Physiotherapist Specialist

— Present

Umeå University Hospital • Umeå, Sweden

Provides clinical care and rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.