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Josefine Naili is an Associate Professor of Physiotherapy and Docent at Karolinska Institutet, where she is affiliated with the Department of Women's and Children's Health. She leads the Experimental Orthopedics research team within the Movement, Activity and Health research group led by Eva Broström. Naili also maintains an affiliation with the University of Southern Denmark's Department of Clinical Research since 2020 and works clinically in the Motion Analysis Lab at Karolinska University Hospital.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) from Karolinska Institutet (2017)
- Docent (equivalent to Associate Professor) from Karolinska Institutet (2023)
- Specialist competence in orthopedics as a registered physiotherapist
Dr. Naili's research focuses on understanding the biomechanical and functional consequences of musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan. Her work primarily investigates how joint injuries, diseases, and skeletal deformities affect movement patterns and gait. She employs advanced techniques including motion capture, wearable electronic devices, and biomechanical assessments to evaluate function in both children and adults with various orthopedic conditions.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on osteoarthritis biomarkers, pediatric orthopedics (particularly clubfoot and osteogenesis imperfecta), and the biomechanics of movement disorders. Her work increasingly integrates proteomics with biomechanical assessments to develop predictive models of disease progression. There's a clear trajectory toward multi-modal assessment approaches that combine objective biomechanical measures with patient-reported outcomes and biological markers.
Dr. Naili leads several significant research projects that demonstrate her commitment to translating biomechanical research into clinical practice:
- BIOFUNC project: Using a multi-modal approach including plasma proteomics, biomechanical assessments, and patient-reported outcomes to develop prediction models for osteoarthritis progression
- Recurrent clubfoot research: Developing structured surveillance systems for children with clubfoot using clinical examination, video analysis, and dynamic foot pressure evaluation
- Skeletal dysplasia studies: Evaluating walking ability and gait patterns in children with skeletal dysplasia
- Femoroacetabular impingement research: Investigating non-surgical treatments for movement patterns in individuals with this condition (in collaboration with University of Southern Denmark)
Her laboratory work centers around the Motion Analysis Lab at Karolinska University Hospital, where she applies advanced techniques including motion capture systems and wearable electronic devices. Her research group, the Experimental Orthopedics team, focuses on developing objective methods to assess function and movement patterns in patients with various orthopedic conditions, with particular emphasis on translating these assessments into clinical practice.
