Dr. Sofia Björkbacka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sofia Björkbacka is a PhD student in Rehabilitation Medicine at Umeå University. As a licensed physiotherapist, she focuses on neurorehabilitation, particularly for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Her research involves the development of a new digital pain rehabilitation program specifically designed for patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. This project is conducted in close collaboration with both patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring the program's feasibility and effectiveness through various stages of evaluation. Sofia also teaches in the Physiotherapy Program, where she emphasizes the transfer of techniques such as massage. Her work is dedicated to improving rehabilitation practices and outcomes for individuals recovering from serious neurological impairments.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2020-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Working on a PhD project focused on developing a digital pain rehabilitation program for individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries.

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.