Dr. Joanna Kvist

Professor

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Biography

Joanna Kvist is a Professor of Physiotherapy at Linköping University, specializing in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Her research focuses on understanding risk factors and treatment outcomes related to sports injuries, particularly those affecting the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). She explores the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors that influence functional performance, treatment decisions, and long-term health outcomes. Joanna has conducted numerous studies, including prognostic research on knee injuries, biomechanical analysis of knee and hip motion, and intervention studies through medical registers. She also teaches courses in sports medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and biomechanics within the Physiotherapy program. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from Lund University and a PhD from Linköping University, awarded in 2000. Joanna has held various significant roles, such as the head of the 'Sports Knee Injury Research Group' and visiting professorships at Karolinska Institutet and Mälardalen University. She actively participates in networks and advisory boards related to sports medicine and knee injury research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.