Emma Haglund

Emma Haglund is a Clinical Associate Professor at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, serving as a supervisor and physiotherapist within the Rheumatology research project and Spenshult Arthritis Group. Her work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being, focusing on clinical research in musculoskeletal disorders and patient-centered care.

Her research spans knee osteoarthritis pathogenesis, chronic pain mechanisms, and the intersection of physiotherapy with lifestyle interventions. She employs mixed-methods approaches including longitudinal cohort studies, accelerometer-based physical activity monitoring, and radiographic analysis to investigate how metabolic factors, occupational exposures, and health literacy impact disease progression and quality of life. Her fingerprint reveals deep expertise in patient-centered outcomes, adolescent health, depression comorbidity, and spondyloarthritis.

Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on objective measurement techniques (e.g., accelerometry for physical activity quantification) and longitudinal tracking of radiographic changes in early osteoarthritis. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice with epidemiological research, emphasizing real-world applications for pain management and functional improvement in arthritis patients.

No scientific awards are currently documented in available sources.

Dr. Haglund actively supervises research projects and students within rheumatology, with her grant-funded work evidenced by 29 research outputs including 27 articles and a doctoral thesis compilation. Her collaborations span multiple countries as shown in institutional network maps, reflecting international engagement in arthritis research.

As a core member of the Spenshult Arthritis Group—a leading Swedish research center for rheumatic diseases—she contributes to multidisciplinary teams investigating arthritis mechanisms, treatment optimization, and patient education strategies through clinical trials and observational studies.