Aslak Johansen

Aslak Johansen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research focuses on pain mechanisms, persistent post-surgical pain, and the interplay between physical activity and pain tolerance.

• University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
• Department: Department of Clinical Medicine
• Email: aslak.johansen@uit.no

Research Interests

Johansen investigates how physical activity influences pain tolerance in general populations, with longitudinal studies and experimental pain sensitivity analyses. His work also examines persistent post-surgical pain prevalence, its association with nerve injury, and comorbid pain conditions. Additional studies include opioid consumption in surgical departments and referral quality between pain centers.

Scientific Trends

His publications (2012-2024) consistently utilize the Tromsø Study population cohort to explore pain epidemiology, behavioral influences on pain, and postoperative pain mechanisms. Key disciplinary keywords include Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Pain Management, with subfields covering chronic pain, neuropathic pain, pain tolerance, and physical activity effects.

Collaborations

Collaboration with researchers like Anders Årnes, Audun Stubhaug, Christopher Sivert Nielsen, and Henrik Schirmer demonstrates interdisciplinary work in pain research and public health.