My research interests include epidemiology and mechanisms of injury and illness, clinical diagnostics, outcome prediction and evaluation of physiotherapeutic interventions.
Allan Abbott
Professor
My aim is to develop and deliver high quality teaching, research and supervision. I also want to contribute to development and implementation of evidence based physiotherapy with the ultimate goal of improving clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Presentation
My work expands musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory fields with special interest in spinal orthopaedics and chronic pain.
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Cooperations
- Clinical service 20% at the Orthopedic Clinic, Linköping University Hospital, Region Östergötland
- Chairman
Other assignments
- Chairman - Nationell arbetsgrupp för personcentrerat och sammanhållet vårdförlopp för ländryggsmärta öppenvård
- Member – Svenska Ryggregistret (SWESPINE), BOA registret – Bättre omhändertagande av patienter med artros
Teaching
- Lectures, practical skills teaching, PBL tutorials, seminars and examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate courses
- Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
- Supervisor – undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research students
Background
I am an Associate professor and Physiotherapist with a background in primary and specialist health care with advanced experience in the areas of orthopedics, pain and sports medicine.
Credentials
- 2016 Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Link枚ping University, Sweden
- 2014 Adjunct Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Bond University, Australia
- 2014 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education, Bond University, Australia (30 HP)
- 2010 PhD in Medical Science, PhD, Karolinska Institute, Sweden (240HP)
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Defence date: 2010-06-04
Supervisor: Professor Rune Hedlund
Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Raija Tyni-Lenn茅 - 2001 Master Degree in Physiotherapy, Griffith University, Australia (240HP)
- 1999 Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, professional title: Exercise Physiologist, Griffith University, Australia (180hp)
