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Nathalie Frisendahl is a Postdoctoral Researcher and SFO-V fellow at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), working within the Division of Physiotherapy and affiliated with the Aging and Health research group led by Professor Anna-Karin Welmer. Her clinical background as a licensed physiotherapist since 2013 informs her research on fall prevention and rehabilitation strategies for older adults in primary healthcare settings.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet (2013)
- Master of Science in Physiotherapy, Umeå University (2016)
- PhD in Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet (2023)
Dr. Frisendahl's research centers on geriatric fall prevention, with emphasis on developing and validating the First-Time Injurious Fall (FIF) screening tool. Her work bridges clinical physiotherapy and public health implementation, examining both quantitative risk prediction models and qualitative perspectives from patients and healthcare providers regarding fall risk assessment.
Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on geriatric fall mechanisms, screening tool validation across diverse cohorts, and implementation challenges in real-world settings. Her research integrates epidemiological methods with patient-centered qualitative approaches, demonstrating particular expertise in translating balance assessment metrics into practical clinical tools while addressing psychosocial factors like fear of falling.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- SFO-V postdoctoral fellowship
As an active member of Welmer's Aging and Health research group, Dr. Frisendahl contributes to interdisciplinary projects examining rehabilitation pathways for older adults. While not currently supervising graduate students, she participates in mentoring junior researchers through the department's collaborative framework and contributes to knowledge dissemination through clinical outreach activities.
The Aging and Health research group operates within NVS's Division of Physiotherapy, maintaining strong connections with Karolinska University Hospital's geriatric services and Sweden's national aging research infrastructure. Their work emphasizes pragmatic implementation of evidence-based fall prevention strategies across primary care, rehabilitation, and public health domains.
