Tobias Holmlund
Lecturer
| Assistant Professor
E-mail: tobias.holmlund@ki.se
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."
Articles
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Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2023;51(4):542-551
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Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY. 2021;28(13):1515-1522
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Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. 2021;18(1):135
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Article: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021;21(1):875
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Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021;18(6):3313
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Article: SPINAL CORD. 2020;58(1):116-124
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Article: PLOS ONE. 2019;14(12):e0222542
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Article: SPINAL CORD. 2018;56(3):274-283
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Article: SPINAL CORD. 2017;55(8):774-781
All other publications
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Corrigendum: SPINAL CORD. 2020;58(1):128
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