Nina Brodin

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About me

I am Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Karolinska
Institutet with a combined position as Physiotherapist at Danderyd Hospital.
I am appointed Deputy Head of the Division of Physiotherapy and
work as a lecturer and coordinator of advanced level courses at the
division. I am a teacher representative in three education councils within KI
(NVS, FyFa and KIDS) and a member of the KI Pedagogical Academy. In my clinical
part, I work within Rheumatology and Orthopaedics.
2018 - awarded the "Best teacher at the physiotherapy programme" by the
students.
2017 - awarded the Ingrid Odén prize for research in Physiotherapy
I have a bachelor degree in Physiotherapy from 1999, a master degree in
Physiotherapy from 2003, a PhD in Physiotherapy from 2008, all from
Karolinska Institutet. Besides this, I have taken courses in behavioral
medicine, health economy, university teaching and leadership.

Research

My main research area involves inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases and
focuses on assessment tools, effects and experiences of physical activity
and exercise, health economy and how health care professionals work. Other
research areas are trauma rehabilitation, ICF in the sick-leave process and sustainability.

Teaching

Since 2017, I am a member of the Pedagogical academy at KI.

Articles

Article: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. 2023;12(23):7348
"It's Like Listening to the Radio with a Little Interference": A Qualitative Study Describing Pain Management among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Brodin N; Sundstrom B; Bjork M; Swardh E
Article: CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY. 2023;42(7):1897-1902
Barriers and facilitators for physical activity in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease: a European-based survey
Metsios GS; Fenton SAM; Tzika K; Moe RH; Fragoulis GE; Vlieland TPMV; Nikiphorou E; van den Ende CHM; Fatouros I; van der Esch M; Niedermann K; Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A; van Zanten JJCSV; Brodin N; O'Brien CM; Koutedakis Y; Kennedy N; Swinnen TW; Bostrom C; Kitas GD
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2023;13(2):e064278
Self-report and device-based physical activity measures and adherence to physical activity recommendations: a cross-sectional survey among people with inflammatory joint disease in four European countries
Brodin N; Conradsson DM; Swinnen TW; Esbensen BA; Kennedy N; Hammer NM; McKenna S; Henriksson P; Nordgren B
Article: FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES. 2023;4:1159208
Mapping information regarding the work-related disability of depression and long-term musculoskeletal pain to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and ICF Core Sets
Fresk M; Grooten WJA; Brodin N; Backlund LG; Arrelov B; Skaner Y; Kiessling A
Article: PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH. 2023;3(9):e0001723
Assessing independence in mobility activities in trauma care: Validity and reliability of the Activity Independence Measure-Trauma (AIM-T) in humanitarian settings.
Gohy B; Opava CH; von Schreeb J; Van den Bergh R; Brus A; Fouda Mbarga N; Ouamba JP; Mafuko J-M; Mulombwe Musambi I; Rougeon D; Côté Grenier E; Gaspar Fernandes L; Van Hulse J; Weerts E; AIM-T Study Group; Brodin N
Article: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2022;81(6):768-779
EULAR recommendations for cardiovascular risk management in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome
Drosos GC; Vedder D; Houben E; Boekel L; Atzeni F; Badreh S; Boumpas DT; Brodin N; Bruce IN; Gonzalez-Gay MA; Jacobsen S; Kerekes G; Marchiori F; Mukhtyar C; Ramos-Casals M; Sattar N; Schreiber K; Sciascia S; Svenungsson E; Szekanecz Z; Tausche A-K; Tyndall A; van Halm V; Voskuyl A; Macfarlane GJ; Ward MM; Nurmohamed MT; Tektonidou MG
Article: PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022;2(12):e0001334
Monitoring independence in daily life activities after trauma in humanitarian settings: Item reduction and assessment of content validity of the Activity Independence Measure-Trauma (AIM-T).
Gohy B; Opava CH; von Schreeb J; Van den Bergh R; Brus A; El Hamid Qaradaya A; Mafuko J-M; Al-Abbasi O; Cherestal S; Fernandes L; Da Silva Frois A; Weerts E; AIM-T Study Group; Brodin N
Article: MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY. 2021;32(4):378-385
Position Statement on Exercise Dosage in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: The Role of the IMPACT-RMD Toolkit.
Metsios GS; Brodin N; Vlieland TPMV; Van den Ende CHM; Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A; Fatouros I; van der Esch M; Fenton SAM; Tzika K; Moe RH; van Zanten JJCSV; Koutedakis Y; Swinnen TW; Veskoukis AS; Boström C; Kennedy N; Nikiphorou E; Fragoulis GE; Niedermann K; Kitas GD; IMPACT-RMD Consortium
Article: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE. 2021;49(7):1732-1740
Exploring the Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool and Lower Extremity Functional Scale in a Proximal Hamstring Avulsion Cohort: A Cross-sectional Study
Pihl E; Jonsson KB; Berglof M; Brodin N; Skoldenberg O; Hedbeck CJ
Article: RMD OPEN. 2021;7(2):e001635
Physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis-an agile lifelong behaviour: a qualitative meta-synthesis
Swardh E; Opava C; Brodin N
Article: ARTHRITIS CARE AND RESEARCH. 2020;72:486-498
Measures of Participation in Persons With Musculoskeletal Conditions
Bjork M; Bergstrom M; Sverker A; Brodin N
Article: MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY. 2019;30(4):231-236
Implementation of Physical Activity into routine Clinical pracTice in Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disease: The IMPACT-RMD study protocol and rationale.
Metsios GS; Fenton SA; Moe HR; van der Esch M; van Zanten JV; Koutedakis Y; Vitalis P; Kennedy N; Brodin NC; Tzika A; Boström C; Swinnen TW; Jester R; Schneider KN; Nikiphorou E; Fragoulis GE; Vlieland TPMV; Van den Ende C; Kitas GD; IMPACT-RMD Consortium.
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2019;29(2):286-291
Mapping a measure of physical ability for persons with long-term musculoskeletal pain to the ICF and ICF Core Sets
Fresk M; Brodin N; Grooten WJ; Joseph C; Kiessling A
Article: CLINICAL REHABILITATION. 2019;33(2):222-232
Cost-effectiveness of the HiBalance training program for elderly with Parkinson's disease: analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
Joseph C; Brodin N; Leavy B; Hagstromer M; Lofgren N; Franzen E
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2018;28(suppl_4):cky212.388
ICF-linking of health information regarding functioning in sickness certificates
Fresk M; Backlund L; Arrelöv B; Skånér Y; Grooten WJ; Brodin N; Kiessling A
Article: ARTHRITIS CARE AND RESEARCH. 2018;70(7):1039-1045
Improved Hand Function, Self-Rated Health, and Decreased Activity Limitations: Results After a Two-Month Hand Osteoarthritis Group Intervention
Bjurehed L; Brodin N; Nordenskiold U; Bjork M
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2018;8(5):e020809
A survey across four European countries t o determine rheumatology health CD professionals' awareness of physical activity measures in people with CD inflammatory joint diseases
Kennedy NM; McKenna SG; O'Neill A; Esbensen BA; Swinnen TW; Nordgren B; Willemijns S; Hammer NM; Brodin N
Article: BMC RESEARCH NOTES. 2017;10(1):687
The McMaster Toronto Arthritis patient preference questionnaire (MACTAR): a methodological study of reliability and minimal detectable change after a 6 week-period of acupuncture treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Brodin N; Grooten WJA; Stråt S; Löfberg E; Alexanderson H
Article: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE. 2016;50(6):362-367
Effects of aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: a narrative review summarising a chapter in Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of disease (FYSS 2016).
Swärdh E; Brodin N
Article: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION. 2016;38(5):487-492
Validity and sensitivity to change of the Patient Specific Functional Scale used during rehabilitation following proximal humeral fracture
Backman SM; Strat S; Ahlstrom S; Brodin N
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY. 2016;45(1):66-74
Characterizing the concept of activity pacing as a non-pharmacological intervention in rheumatology care: results of an international Delphi survey
Cuperus N; Vlieland TPMV; Brodin N; Hammond A; Kjeken I; Lund H; Murphy S; Neijland Y; Opava CH; Roskar S; Sargautyte R; Stamm T; Mata XT; Uhlig T; Zangi H; van den Ende CH
Article: RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL. 2015;35(10):1665-1673
Promotion of health-enhancing physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a comparative study on healthcare providers in Italy, The Netherlands and Sweden
Brodin N; Hurkmans E; DiMatteo L; Nava T; Vlieland TV; Opava CH
Article: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION. 2015;37(9):757-762
Cost-effectiveness of a one-year coaching program for healthy physical activity in early rheumatoid arthritis
Brodin N; Lohela-Karlsson M; Swardh E; Opava CH
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY. 2014;2014:594708-6
Effects of glossopharyngeal insufflation in ankylosing spondylitis: a pilot study.
Brodin N; Lindholm P; Lennartsson C; Nygren-Bonnier M
Article: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION. 2014;36(21):1762-1767
Disabilities of importance for patients to improve - using a patient preference tool in rheumatoid arthritis
Munters LA; Brodin N; Fberg EL; Strat S; Alexanderson H
Article: JOURNAL OF HAND THERAPY. 2013;26(1):53-61
Validity and reliability of the Swedish version of the Patient Specific Functional Scale in patients treated surgically for carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis
Rosengren J; Brodin N
Article: MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE. 2011;9(2):75-85
Physical activity coaching of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in everyday practice: a long-term follow-up.
Sjöquist ES; Brodin N; Lampa J; Jensen I; Opava CH; PARA study group
Article: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION. 2009;31(6):458-465
Understanding how to determine the intensity of physical activity-An interview study among individuals with rheumatoid arthritis
Brodin N; Swardh E; Biguet G; Opava CH
Article: ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. 2008;59(3):325-331
Coaching patients with early rheumatoid arthritis to healthy physical activity: A multicenter, randomized, controlled study
Brodin N; Eurenius E; Jensen I; Nisell R; Opava CH
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY. 2007;9(2):97-104
Clinical applicability of two tests of aerobic fitness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Eurenius E; Brodin N; Opava CH; GROUP TPS; Eurenius E; Brodin N; Opava CH; GROUP TPS
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY. 2007;9(1):23-30
Predicting general health perception and exercise habits in ankylosing spondylitis
Brodin N; Opava CH
Article: JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY. 2007;34(1):10-15
Predicting physical activity and general health perception among patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Eurenius E; Brodin N; Lindblad S; Opava CH
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Corrigendum: PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH. 2024;4(2):e0002953
Correction: Assessing independence in mobility activities in trauma care: Validity and reliability of the Activity Independence Measure-Trauma (AIM-T) in humanitarian settings.
Gohy B; Opava CH; von Schreeb J; Van den Bergh R; Brus A; Mbarga NF; Ouamba JP; Mafuko J-M; Musambi IM; Rougeon D; Grenier EC; Fernandes LG; Van Hulse J; Weerts E; AIM-T Study Group; Brodin N
Corrigendum: PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH. 2024;4(2):e0003002
Correction: Monitoring independence in daily life activities after trauma in humanitarian settings: Item reduction and assessment of content validity of the Activity Independence Measure-Trauma (AIM-T).
Gohy B; Opava CH; von Schreeb J; Van den Bergh R; Brus A; Hamid Qaradaya AE; Mafuko J-M; Al-Abbasi O; Cherestal S; Fernandes L; Da Silva Frois A; Weerts E; AIM-T Study Group; Brodin N
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2023;82:686.2-68687
"IT'S LIKE LISTENING TO THE RADIO WITH A LITTLE INTERFERENCE" - MANAGEMENT OF PAIN AMONG PATIENTS WITH PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
Brodin N; Bjork M; Sundstrom B; Swardh E
Conference publication: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY. 2023;52:30-31
"It′s like listening to the radio with a little interference" Management of pain among patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Brodin N; Bjork M; Sundstrom B; Swardh E
Review: ARTHRITIS CARE AND RESEARCH. 2022;74(1):31-43
Inflammatory Arthritis and the Effect of Physical Activity on Quality of Life and Self-Reported Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Bjork M; Dragioti E; Alexandersson H; Esbensen BA; Bostrom C; Friden C; Hjalmarsson S; Hornberg K; Kjeken I; Regardt M; Sundelin G; Sverker A; Welin E; Brodin N
Conference publication: TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INTERNATIONAL HEALTH. 2021;26:195-196
Monitoring functional outcomes after trauma in humanitarian settings: Construct validity and reliability of the Activity Independence Measure Trauma (AIM-T)
Gohy B; Opava C; Musambi IM; Namekong JPM; Ndiramiye E; Mafuko JM; Mohamed AHM; Calmejane A; Van Hulse J; Lambert V; Ousman M; Ciglenecki I; Ahmedana K; Sieber S; Van den Bergh R; Von Schreeb J; Brodin N
Review: BEST PRACTICE AND RESEARCH: CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY. 2020;34(2):101525
Prevention and adherence in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal disease
Esbensen BA; Kennedy N; Brodin N
Review: RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL. 2020;40(3):347-357
The effects of exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular physiology in rheumatoid arthritis
Metsios GS; Moe RH; van der Esch M; van Zanten JJCSV; Fenton SAM; Koutedakis Y; Vitalis P; Kennedy N; Brodin N; Bostrom C; Swinnen TW; Tzika K; Niedermann K; Nikiphorou E; Fragoulis GE; Vlieland TPVM; Van den Ende CHM; Kitas GD
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2019;78:1063
PERCEPTIONS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH RA - A QUALITATIVE THEMATIC SYNTHESIS
Brodin N; Swardh E
Conference publication: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2018;28:133
ICF-linking of health information regarding functioning in sickness certificates
Fresk M; Backlund LG; Arrelov B; Skaner Y; Grooten WJ; Brodin N; Kiessling A
Review: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2018;77(9):1251-1260
2018 EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis
Osthoff A-KR; Niedermann K; Braun J; Adams J; Brodin N; Dagfinrud H; Duruoz T; Esbensen BA; Guenther K-P; Hurkmans E; Juhl CB; Kennedy N; Kiltz U; Knittle K; Nurmohamed M; Pais S; Severijns G; Swinnen TW; Pitsillidou IA; Warburton L; Yankov Z; Vlieland TPMV
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2018;77:1827
RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - WHICH ARE THE CORRELATES?
Brodin N; Bobst N; Opava CH
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2018;77:1814
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND AEROBIC CAPACITY ASSESSMENT - A SURVEY AMONG RHEUMATOLOGY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN FOUR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Kennedy N; McKenna SG; O'Neill A; Esbensen BA; Swinnen T; Nordgren B; Willemijns S; Hammer N; Brodin N
Review: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2017;76(6):948-959
2016 update of the EULAR recommendations for the management of early arthritis
Combe B; Landewe R; Daien CI; Hua C; Aletaha D; Alvaro-Gracia JM; Bakkers M; Brodin N; Burmester GR; Codreanu C; Conway R; Dougados M; Emery P; Ferraccioli G; Fonseca J; Raza K; Silva-Fernandez L; Smolen JS; Skingle D; Szekanecz Z; Kvien TK; van der Helm-van Mil A; van Vollenhoven R
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2016;75:1288
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND AEROBIC CAPACITY ASSESSMENT - A SURVEY AMONG PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATIC DISEASE IN SWEDEN, IRELAND, AND DENMARK
Brodin N; Kennedy N; Swinnen T; Esbensen BA; McKenna S; Willemijns S; Hammer NM; Nordgren B
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2016;75:1274
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND AEROBIC CAPACITY ASSESSMENT - A SURVEY AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SWEDEN, IRELAND AND DENMARK
McKenna SG; Brodin N; Nordgren B; Esbensen BA; Swinnen T; Hammer NM; Willemijns S; Kennedy N
Conference publication: ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. 2016;68
Effectiveness of a Six-Week Hand Osteoarthritis Program in a Primary Care Setting
Brodin N; Bjurehed L; Bjork M
Review: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2015;112:DP7X
[People with rheumatoid arthritis should be encouraged to engage in physical activity].
Brodin N; Swärdh E
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2015;74:159
HOW DO WE PERCEIVE ACTIVITY PACING IN RHEUMATOLOGY CARE? AN INTERNATIONAL DELPHI SURVEY
Cuperus N; Vlieland TV; Brodin N; Hammond A; Kjeken I; Lund H; Murphy S; Neijland Y; Opava C; Roskar S; Sargautyte R; Stamm T; Mata XT; Uhlig T; Zangi H; van den Ende E
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2013;72(Suppl 3):a1099
AB0848-HPR Promotion of health-enhancing physical activity – a comparative study between italy and sweden
Brodin N; Hurkmans E; Di Matteo L; Nava T; VlietVlieland T; Opava CH
Conference publication: ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. 2013;72:1099
PROMOTION OF HEALTH-ENHANCING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN ITALY AND SWEDEN
Brodin N; Hurkmans E; Di Matteo L; Nava T; VlietVlieland T; Opava CH
Conference publication: ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. 2013;65:S352
Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility Of a One-Year Coaching Program For Healthy Physical Activity In Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Brodin N; Karlsson ML; Swardh E; Opava CH
Conference publication: ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. 2011;63(10):S943
Patient Preference of Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Munters LA; Brodin N; Lofberg E; Strat S; Alexanderson H
Thesis / dissertation: 2008
Physical activity and health perception in inflammatory joint disease : a physiotherapy perspective
Brodin, Nina
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Employments

Senior Lecturer/Physcial Therapist, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 2018-

Degrees and Education

Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2017
Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, 2008
Master Of Medical Science, Karolinska Institutet, 2003
Bachelor Of Science In Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, 1999

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