About
Anna Sondell is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University. She is a registered physiotherapist with expertise in geriatric rehabilitation, workplace health, and electronic health tools.
- Current Role: Associate Professor, Physiotherapist
- Contact: anna.sondell@umu.se | +46 90 786 52 89
Research Interests: Her work focuses on dementia rehabilitation, high-intensity functional exercise for older adults, workplace health interventions, and digital tools in chronic disease management. She emphasizes person-centered care and interdisciplinary approaches.
Key Research Trends: Recent publications highlight her contributions to dementia care programs, workplace dialogue systems for occupational health, and the long-term impacts of exercise on bone health. Her studies employ qualitative and mixed-methods designs to assess applicability, motivation, and health outcomes.
Laboratories & Teams: Anna is affiliated with the Physical performance across the life span (PAL) research group and contributes to projects like the Umeå Dementia and Exercise (UMDEX) Study and employer-employee strategies for work longevity.
