Marie Ohlsson

Marie Ohlsson is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Health Sciences and holds an Associate Professor academic title. She works part-time at both Mid Sweden University (focusing on people with intellectual disabilities) and the Stockholm School of Gymnastics and Sports (focusing on wheelchair users with mobility impairments).

• Key affiliations: National Winter Sports Center, NVC Section

Research interests include:

• Adapted physical activity for people with disabilities
• Biomechanics of para-sports and adaptive equipment
• Cross-country skiing mechanics (including sit-skiing)
• Musculoskeletal simulations for sports analysis
• Inclusive sports training programs
• Physical activity interventions for intellectual disabilities

Her scientific work demonstrates expertise in analyzing biomechanical effects across various winter sports adaptations, with a strong focus on improving accessibility and performance for athletes with disabilities. Publications span both theoretical simulations and practical interventions, often incorporating musculoskeletal modeling and equipment optimization.