Lars Berglund

Lars Berglund is an Associate Professor in physiotherapy at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Physiotherapy, Umeå University. His work integrates teaching and research focused on musculoskeletal disorders, strength training rehabilitation, and the biomechanical and therapeutic implications of powerlifting.

• Department: Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Physiotherapy
• Research Group: Movement control and Exercise for neuromusculoskeletal health (MOVE)
• Contact: lars.berglund@umu.se

Research Interests: Berglund investigates the role of heavy strength training in rehabilitation, particularly for low back pain. His studies explore spinal alignment during powerlifting exercises, injury prevention in weightlifting, and the efficacy of high-load versus low-load motor control exercises. His work bridges clinical physiotherapy with sports biomechanics, emphasizing practical applications for both athletes and patients.

Publication Trends: His research spans scoping reviews on powerlifting safety, kinematic analyses of spinal alignment, feasibility studies for clinical protocols, and systematic reviews on injury patterns. Key themes include biomechanics, neuromusculoskeletal health, and evidence-based physiotherapy.

Key Collaborations: Berglund frequently collaborates with researchers like Ulrika Aasa, Fredrik Öhberg, and Edit Strömbäck, focusing on movement control, injury documentation, and virtual reality applications in physiotherapy.