Bjørnar Berg

Bjørnar Berg is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University. His research focuses on applying machine learning to develop prediction models for musculoskeletal health outcomes, particularly in spinal disorders and knee/hip osteoarthritis.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Personalized healthcare systems using AI
  • Clinical prediction models for spinal pain
  • Comparative effectiveness of surgical vs. non-surgical treatments
  • Functional performance assessment after musculoskeletal injuries
• Recent Trends:
  • 2024 studies on lumbar disc herniation surgery prediction models
  • 2024 work on AI-driven disability/pain forecasting
  • 2023-2022 OPTIKNEE consensus projects for post-injury knee health
• Collaborations:
  • Co-author with international experts in British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Partnerships with AktivA Quality Register and HUNT Study