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Marlene Sandlund is a professor specializing in physiotherapy at Umeå University, with a focus on developing and evaluating innovative methods to improve balance and strength exercises for older adults using digital technology. She has a background that includes a master's degree in Informatics and a PhD in physiotherapy, along with extensive clinical experience. Sandlund is actively involved in research aimed at preventive measures and the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance health and quality of life. She has developed a digital program called 'Safe Step' which assists older individuals in engaging independently in balance and strength exercises to reduce fall risks, and this intervention has been evaluated through a randomized controlled trial. Her interests also include co-creating digital exercise programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Sandlund has supervised numerous students in their scientific work and plays a pivotal role in fostering international research collaborations, providing opportunities for students in the Physiotherapy Program to pursue clinical practice and thesis work abroad.
Umeå University • Umeå
Leading research in physiotherapy with a focus on digital interventions for health improvement.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.