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Frida Eek is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. Her academic profile centers on Human Movement: health and rehabilitation, with formal credentials including RPT, MSc in Sport Psychology, and PhD in Medical Science with specialization in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Dr. Eek's research spans multiple interconnected domains including sports medicine, rehabilitation following hip arthroscopy, injury epidemiology in elite athletes, and psychological aspects of sports injuries. Her work extends to osteoarthritis, diabetes, and vascular surgery, with particular emphasis on the scientific approach in clinical application. She has developed significant expertise in gender differences in sports injuries and the relationship between stress and injury occurrence, with Sweden serving as the primary context for her population studies.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong translational focus, bridging quantitative research methods with clinical practice. Key themes include wearable technology applications for osteoarthritis management, epidemiological patterns in elite ice hockey, and foundational research education for physiotherapy students. Her fingerprint analysis reveals significant contributions in areas including knee and hip osteoarthritis (74% and 67% respectively), cross-sectional studies (60%), and quality of life research (59%).
As an educator, Dr. Eek serves as course responsible for scientific methodology and thesis courses across Lund University's medical and physiotherapy programs. Her teaching focuses on statistics, quantitative research methods, and epidemiology, emphasizing evidence-based practice development among future healthcare professionals. She contributes to multiple programs within the medical faculty, shaping research competency among students.
- Active Research Leadership: Principal Investigator for projects on musculoskeletal injuries in elite female ice hockey players and perspectives on science within Swedish physiotherapy
- Supervision: Second supervisor for PhD students researching lower extremity circulation and acute limb ischemia
- Collaboration: Extensive national and international research networks focused on sports medicine and rehabilitation outcomes
Dr. Eek's work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to good health and well-being, demonstrating the broader societal impact of her research in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and public health domains.
