David Hallman

David Hallman is a Professor at the University of Gävle's Department of Occupational Health, Psychology and Sports Sciences. His research focuses on physical activity and occupational health, including sick leave, musculoskeletal pain, cardiovascular function, flexible work arrangements, and implementation of activity-based offices.

• Investigated psychosocial/physical risk factors for musculoskeletal pain in eldercare workers
• Studied flexible work opportunities/challenges
• Developed neck-shoulder pain classification systems
• Implemented activity-based office projects

Current research projects include:

• Psychosocial working conditions' impact on physical workload, pain, and sick leave in eldercare workers (funded by AFA Insurance)
• Flexible Work: Opportunities and Challenges (Forte-funded program)
• Neck-Shoulder Pain Classification in Workers (Forte Centre project)
• Activity-Based Office Implementation (Swedish Transport Administration funded)