Dr. Sofi Sonesson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sofi Sonesson is a Senior Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at Linköping University, specializing in sports medicine and physiotherapy. Her research interests primarily focus on health promotion in sports, rehabilitation of knee injuries, and the use of generative AI in education within the Faculty of Medicine. She conducts research on the prevalence of injuries among athletes, identifying risk factors associated with sports-related health issues, and evaluating the effectiveness of preventative measures. Sonesson collaborates with the sports community to translate her research findings into practical applications. Her work also involves understanding athletes’ perspectives on injuries, particularly in the context of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus injuries. She supervises doctoral students and leads several projects aimed at optimizing rehabilitation strategies and enhancing AI literacy in educational settings. Sonesson's dedication to advancing physiotherapy and community health is evident through her comprehensive teaching and research initiatives, focusing on both individual and team sports across various age groups.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leading research and teaching in physiotherapy with a focus on sports medicine.

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.