Marius Steiro Fimland

Marius Steiro Fimland is a full Professor of Movement Science at NTNU's Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He holds a 20% adjunct position at Unicare Helsefort Rehabilitation Centre, focusing on integrating exercise into clinical practice. His research emphasizes effective exercise for preventing/treating musculoskeletal pain, lifestyle diseases, and enhancing functional capacity in home care and workplace settings.

He leads NTNU's Master's programme in Exercise Physiology and Movement Science, teaching in both bachelor's and master's programmes. His work spans

• Musculoskeletal health interventions
• Workplace ergonomics
• Rehabilitation strategies
• Resistance training methodologies

Research focuses include:

• Optimizing resistance training protocols for strength gains
• Evaluating occupational health interventions (e.g., GoldiCare trial)
• Work redesign principles for healthcare workers
• Physical activity's role in chronic disease management
• Workplace mobility analysis

Publications emphasize translating research into practice through clinical trials and economic evaluations, with notable contributions to:

• Home care worker musculoskeletal health
• Exercise efficacy for aging populations
• Neck/back pain rehabilitation
• Occupational mortality risk factors

His work intersects multiple disciplines, advocating for evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes through physical activity across diverse populations.