Nils Lund
Universitetsadjunkt|Lecturer
- Professional title: Lecturer
- Academic title: Doctoral Student
- Telephone: +46 (0)10-1726537
- Email: nils.lund@miun.se
- Room number: D311
- Location: Östersund
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- Employed at the subject:
- Sports Science
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- Department:
- Department of Health Sciences (HOV)
About me
I am a lecturer in sports science at Mid Sweden University and a doctoral student in medical science at Linköping University. I am also a licensed physiotherapist with a Swedish specialist qualification in mental health.
Background
I hold a degree in physiotherapy (2017), a master’s degree in physiotherapy (2019) and a master’s degree in sports science (2023).
My clinical experience includes physiotherapy in specialist healthcare, particularly respiratory and cardiovascular care, neurology, and mental health care. I have worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Area of interest
Muscle function and rehabilitation in persistent neck pain. Lifestyle habits and health among adolescents.
Research
My doctoral research examines neck muscle composition and function in people with persistent whiplash-associated disorders. Using methods including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), I study muscle volume and fat content in relation to function and self-reported symptoms. The work also includes neck-specific exercise. My doctoral defence is planned for autumn 2028.
I also contribute to research on the relationships between adolescents’ lifestyle habits and self-reported health, including physical activity, exercise, sedentary time, diet and sleep. This work is currently being prepared for publication.
Teaching and tutoring
I teach sports science, primarily anatomy, physiology, physical activity and health, and also contribute to teaching on performance.
I currently coordinate IV065G Anatomy and Physiology and IV068G Physical Activity and Health.
Other information
Since 2023, I have chaired the Mental Health Section of Fysioterapeuterna, the Swedish Association of Physiotherapists.
Selected publication: Lund et al. (2023). Fatty infiltrate and neck muscle volume in individuals with chronic whiplash associated disorders compared to healthy controls – a cross sectional case–control study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.