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Raymond Ostelo is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), affiliated with the Faculty of Science's Department of Health Sciences and the Amsterdam Movement Sciences (AMS) Research Institute. He holds additional roles as program director of the Musculoskeletal Health Program and visiting professor at OsloMet (Oslo Metropolitan University). His expertise bridges clinical epidemiology and physiotherapy, with a focus on low back pain, musculoskeletal conditions, and rehabilitation post-trauma.
- Education: PhD in Epidemiology (Maastricht University, 2002), Master's in Musculoskeletal Epidemiology (Maastricht University, 1994).
- Research: Funded by NWO, ZonMw, and others, focusing on intervention efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and patient-centered outcomes in musculoskeletal care. Key projects include sciatica management, stratified care for osteoarthritis, and improving outcome measurement.
Research interests emphasize translational studies, guideline development, and optimizing healthcare transitions. He has published in high-impact journals like JAMA and BMJ and contributed to Cochrane reviews. Current grants support projects on transitional care, personalized physiotherapy, and virtual reality interventions.
Collaborations span Norway, Australia, and Europe, with active involvement in UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Ancillary roles include work at Amsterdam University Medical Center and OsloMet.
