Tobias Holmlund

Tobias Holmlund

Lecturer | Assistant Professor
Telephone: +46852488820
Visiting address: Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 14183 Huddinge
Postal address: H1 Neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle, H1 Fysioterapi, 171 77 Stockholm

About me

  • I hold a PhD from Karolinska Institutet, completing my dissertation titled
    "Energy Expenditure and Accelerometer Cut-points for Sedentary Behavior and
    Physical Activity in Spinal Cord Injury – Implication for Guiding and
    Prevention." My research revolved around understanding the energy metabolism
    of individuals with spinal cord injuries during activities ranging from basic
    metabolism to maximum oxygen uptake. I analysed extensive data from
    approximately 700 measurements, including indirect calorimetry, heart rate,
    and accelerometers. This data allowed me to establish intensity thresholds
    and describe energy expenditure patterns for wheelchair users with spinal
    cord injuries.
    Following my PhD, I joined the Åstrand Laboratory at the Swedish School
    of Sports and Health Science (Gymnastik och Idrottshögskolan) as a
    postdoctoral researcher in the HPI group. Here, I delved into investigating
    the relationship between changes in physical capacity and various
    health-related risk factors within the field of public health.
    Throughout my academic journey, I have published several research papers.
    Some of these publications explore the association between changes in
    cardiorespiratory fitness and incident hypertension, the impact of
    cardiorespiratory fitness and lifestyle on severe COVID-19 risk, and the
    influence of changes in cardiorespiratory fitness on self-rated health. I
    have also investigated the correlation between lifestyle habits, mental
    health, workplace sitting, and general health in the working populations,

Research

  • Currently, I am actively involved in multiple projects. One notable project
    aims to develop a test that predicts maximal oxygen uptake using a submaximal
    arm cycling test for persons with a spinal cord injury. Additionally, I
    collaborate with the ryggmärgsskadecentrum and the University of Gothenburg
    on a fascinating endeavour in human-computer interaction. We aim to create a
    health and lifestyle application specifically designed for individuals with
    spinal cord injuries. This innovative app, integrated with an activity
    tracker, employs pulse and accelerometer data to calculate energy
    expenditure, monitor intensity levels, and track sedentary behaviour. It also
    allows users to report condition-specific secondary complications, fostering
    a well-balanced daily routine. The beauty of this project lies in its
    co-creation approach, as end-users play a significant role in shaping the
    app's development. (https://ryggmargsskadecentrum.se/livsstilsapp/)

Teaching

  • Furthermore, I have taken on teaching responsibilities since 2021 within the
    physiotherapy program. I have the privilege of teaching and mentoring
    students at both the undergraduate and advanced levels. As the course
    coordinator in semester four, " nerve system injuries and Diseases".
    Additionally, I teach various subjects, including balance control,
    somatosensory assessment, and pain physiology, within a clinical context. At
    the advanced level, I delve into the intricacies of "Measuring Physical
    Activity with Focus on Wearable Monitors - Applications for Clinical and
    Epidemiological Studies."

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Employments

  • Lecturer, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 2021-
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 2022-2028
  • Postdoc, Public Health, Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, 2019-2020

Degrees and Education

  • Degree Of Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 2019
  • Degree Of Master Of Medical Science 60 Credits, Karolinska Institutet, 2015
  • Degree Of Bachelor Of Science In Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, 2008

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