Unni Moen

Unni Moen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Specializing in physiotherapy, their work focuses on vestibular rehabilitation, dizziness, and musculoskeletal pain interactions.

• University: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
• Department: Department of Health and Functioning
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Research Interests: Unni Moen investigates the bidirectional relationship between dizziness and musculoskeletal pain, develops clinical assessment tools like the Norwegian Dizziness Catastrophizing Scale, and explores rehabilitation strategies for vestibular disorders. Their work bridges neurological physiotherapy with pain management.

Publications Trends: Recent studies analyze musculoskeletal pain as a prognostic factor in vestibular dizziness, map pain patterns in chronic dizziness patients, and validate psychometric tools for dizziness-related distress. Research spans cross-sectional studies, longitudinal analysis, and systematic reviews.

Teaching: Unni Moen instructs courses in rehabilitation, physiology, kinesiology, and physiotherapeutic interventions, with responsibilities for FYS220, FYS300, and clinical practice modules.