Allan Abbott

Professor

My aim is to develop and deliver high quality teaching, research and supervision. I also want to contribute to development and implementation of evidence based physiotherapy with the ultimate goal of improving clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Presentation

My work expands musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory fields with special interest in spinal orthopaedics and chronic pain.

My research interests include epidemiology and mechanisms of injury and illness, clinical diagnostics, outcome prediction and evaluation of physiotherapeutic interventions.

Etiologi and prevention of spinal deformities

Aging, heredity, biomechanical factors, neuroendocrinal and neuromuscular functional impairments have been suggested as contributing causes to spinal deformities. The aim of this research program is to provide new knowledge of etiological mechanisms which can be translated to more effective individualised prevention and treatment measures for spinal deformities.

Diagnostics and treatment of back and neck pain

The accuracy of a concise history taking and appropriate physical assessment is of importance to identify causal mechanisms and provide focused interventions for neck and back pain conditions. The aim of this research program is to improve the diagnostic accuracy for identifying causal mechanisms and the effectiveness of stratified prevention and treatment methods for neck and back pain.

Short texts

Cooperations

Clinical service 20% at the Orthopedic Clinic, Linköping University Hospital, Region Östergötland
Chairman

Other assignments

Chairman - Nationell arbetsgrupp för personcentrerat och sammanhållet vårdförlopp för ländryggsmärta öppenvård
Member – Svenska Ryggregistret (SWESPINE), BOA registret – Bättre omhändertagande av patienter med artros

Teaching

Lectures, practical skills teaching, PBL tutorials, seminars and examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
Supervisor – undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research students

Background

I am an Associate professor and Physiotherapist with a background in primary and specialist health care with advanced experience in the areas of orthopedics, pain and sports medicine.

Credentials

2016 Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Sweden
2014 Adjunct Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Bond University, Australia
2014 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education, Bond University, Australia (30 HP)
2010 PhD in Medical Science, PhD, Karolinska Institute, Sweden (240HP)
Dissertation title: Physiotherapeutic rehabilitation and lumbar fusion surgery
Defence date: 2010-06-04
Supervisor: Professor Rune Hedlund
Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Raija Tyni-Lenné
2001 Master Degree in Physiotherapy, Griffith University, Australia (240HP)
1999 Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, professional title: Exercise Physiologist, Griffith University, Australia (180hp)

Publications

2023

2022

Research

Etiology and prevention of spinal deformities

The etiology of many spinal deformities are complex or even unknown. Genetics, muskuloskeletal structural integrity, biomechanical factors and neuromuscular functional impairments may be causal factors for spinal deformity.

Better management of musculoskeletal conditions

Musculoskeletal disorders rank highest in the global disease burden. The purpose of our research is to evaluate and implement evidence-based care for musculoskeletal disorders.

Related research

Physiotherapeutic Diagnostics and Rehabilitation

We conduct clinical research on diagnostic methods and effects of interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapies, pain management modalities as well as pedagogical and behavioural based management strategies.

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Human Movement Science

We improve knowledge of movement system function in healthy as well as individuals with functional impairments due to sickness of injury. Our research utilizes methods for measuring and analyzing the mechanisms required for function and activity.

Joints, Muscles and Skeleton

Research at LiU focuses on bone fractures, tendon injuries and joint replacements, the healing effects of exercise and the benefits and risk of sports.

Coworkers

Birgitta Öberg

Anneli Peolsson

Professor

Martin Hägglund

Professor

Björn Gerdle

Professor Emeritus

Karin Schröder

Associate Professor

Birgitta Öberg

Organisation

Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV)

The research areas at HMV include experimental basic research to clinical, social and public health research. We conduct high-quality education in the sought-after care professions.

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Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine (PRNV)

We are an interdisciplinary division that consists of three units: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Clinical Medicine.

Unit of Physiotherapy

We are about 45 employees who together develop further teaching and research in physiotherapy. The link between clinical and academic activities is strong.

Allan Abbott

Presentation

Etiologi and prevention of spinal deformities

Diagnostics and treatment of back and neck pain

Short texts

Cooperations

Other assignments