Jenny Sjödahl

Jenny Sjödahl is an Adjunct University Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV), and the Physiotherapy Unit. She combines clinical work at the Pelvic Function Unit, Gastrointestinal Medicine Clinic, with research and teaching in functional gastrointestinal disorders, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pelvic pain.

• Doctor of Medicine (2010), Linköping University
• Physiotherapy Degree (2004), Linköping University

Her research focuses on evaluating and optimizing treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction, including biofeedback training and percutaneous tibial stimulation. She has contributed to studies on fecal leakage reduction and IBS symptom characterization.

Recent publications highlight her work on defecation symptoms in constipated and IBS patients, integrating clinical data with therapeutic interventions. She serves as a scientific reviewer for international journals and the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare.

Teaching includes pelvic floor function, anorectal anatomy, and incontinence care. She supervises bachelor's and master's theses in physiotherapy and contributes to educational programs in medicine and healthcare.