Allan Riis

Allan Riis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Medicine and the Center for General Practice. His research focuses on musculoskeletal health, particularly low back pain and fibromyalgia, with an emphasis on clinical management strategies and implementation science. He has contributed to developing guidelines for general practitioners and physiotherapists, emphasizing evidence-based practices.

Research Interests include:

• Optimizing low back pain management in emergency departments
• Efficacy of stretching programs for fibromyalgia
• Ultrasound training for general practitioners
• Clinical decision-making in musculoskeletal disorders

His work frequently involves collaboration with clinical networks such as the Danish Network for Musculoskeletal Health and the National Network for Spinal Health. Key achievements include a 2016 Magda and Svend Aage Friederichs Memorial Fund award. Riis has published over 128 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to 16 datasets, focusing on topics like postural stability in low back pain subgroups and patient-reported outcomes.

He actively participates in editorial roles and peer review, including for lex.dk. Recent activities include chairing guideline development for back pain treatment and steering groups for musculoskeletal health databases. His research integrates clinical practice with implementation strategies to bridge gaps between evidence and real-world healthcare delivery.