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PROFILE
My scientific expertise lies in applied practice-based research focused on advancing rehabilitation strategies for musculoskeletal conditions. I strive to unravel mechanisms of rehabilitation and utilize this knowledge to improve clinical practice. I use observational, interventional, and mixed-method studies to provide the foundation for development and evaluate new interventions with an understanding that rehabilitation does not make an impact through one single pathway, but rather through a multitude of mechanisms.
PREVIOUS AND ONGOING PROJECTS AS PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR/RESEARCH LEAD
- Pain!Behave? 2025-2028 – Single-case experiment with high density data collection to explore the intertwined relationship between expected and actual pain response, pain beliefs, and exercise behavior
- Working Towards Recovery 2025-2027 – Register-based cohort in 100.000 patients to uncover the impact of occupational loads on recovery
- Optimizing Exercise Adherence 2023-2026 – Intervention Mapping study to develop and test intervention elements, expected 10 PTs & 10 patients in workshops, 40 patients in feasibility study (Research lead)
- Framework For Delivery 2022-2024: Mixed-methods study to uncover barriers and develop delivery framework, included 5 GP’s, 7 medical specialist, 25 PTs and 10 patients (Research lead)
- Shoulder Guideline Adherence 2019-2021 – National Survey of 3306 patients mapping adherence to clinical guidelines for subacromial pain syndrome.
- SExSI-Trial 2016-2018 – Pragmatic RCT N=200 patients with subacromial pain syndrome
- Shoulder Cohort 2014 – Cohort study with consecutive sampling of 325 patients w. subacromial pain
Competences
Linguistic competences:
Language: Danish
Level: Native speaker
Language: English
Level: Experienced
Organisational unit competences:
Project management: Experienced
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Clinical assessment and rehabilitation of patients with subacromial impingement syndrome, University of Copenhagen
1 Apr 2015 → 31 Mar 2018
Award Date: 2 Oct 2018
Master of Health Science, University of Copenhagen
2010 → 2012
Award Date: 8 Nov 2012
Physiotherapy, Metropol EVU
2005 → Jun 2008
Award Date: 21 Jun 2008
Positions
Associate professor, Aalborg University
1 Sept 2023 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Tryghedsskabede information – Hvordan går det i praksis?
Clausen, M. B. (Principle researcher), Ziegler, V. J. (CoPI) & Jørgensen, L. B. (CoPI)
01/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Pain!Behave?: Pain, Expectations, Beliefs and Behaviour: untying the knot to guide care
Clausen, M. B. (Principle researcher), Rathleff, M. S. (Principle researcher), McCracken, L. (Co-researcher), Miocevic, M. (Co-researcher) & Jørgensen, L. B. (Principle researcher)
Independent Research Fund Denmark
01/02/25 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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Technology for innovation in health care
Meijer, M. R. (Principle researcher), Grünenberg, K. (Co-researcher), Clausen, M. B. (Co-researcher) & Larsen, J. M. (Co-researcher)
01/01/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Tryghed og balance til borgere med skuldersmerter
Jessen-Winge, C. (Principle researcher), Clausen, M. B. (Principle researcher) & Røpke, A. (Co-researcher)
01/08/22 → 01/08/23
Project: Research
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BadmIntact: Badminton Injuries and Training load monitoring in Adolescent and Children
Zebis, M. K. (Principle researcher), Linnebjerg, C. (Principle researcher), Kaldau, N.-C. (Co-researcher), Hölmich, P. (Co-researcher) & Clausen, M. B. (Co-researcher)
01/08/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Development of an optimized framework for delivery of and adherence to exercise-based care for persons with subacromial pain syndrome
Kronborg, L., Clausen, M. B., Mørkeberg, C. J. P. W. S. & Kirk, J. W., 2026, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 48, 13, p. 4095-4115 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Improvement and status at four months relate to probability of surgery and one year outcome: nationwide cohort of patients with subacromial pain syndrome
Erhardsen, K. T., Mønsted Krohn, L., Thorborg, K., Andersen, L. L. & Clausen, M. B., 2026, In: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 42, 5, p. 700-709 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Bilateral Ultrasonographic Findings in Patients with Unilateral Subacromial Pain Syndrome and Intact Rotator Cuff Tendons
Witten, A., Clausen, M. B., Thorborg, K., Hölmich, P. & Barfod, K. W., Nov 2025, In: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 34, 11, p. e1017-e1025Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Development of an optimized framework for delivery of and adherence to exercise-based care for persons with subacromial pain syndrome
Kronborg, L., Clausen, M. B., Mørkeberg, C. J. P. W. S. & Kirk, J. W., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference without a publisher/journal › Poster › Research › peer-review
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Full-Season Injury Epidemiology in TeamGym-A Prospective Cohort Study Involving 474 Gymnasts
Anker-Petersen, C., Clausen, M. B., Juul-Kristensen, B., Hölmich, P., Juhl, C. B. & Thorborg, K., Sept 2025, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 35, 9, e70135.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Annual Congress Danish Sports Medicine
Clausen, M. B. (Arranger)
30 Jan 2014 → 1 Feb 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference
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ARCAH Symposium 2024 – The Future of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: A Shoulder Perspective
Clausen, M. B. (Arranger), Poulsen, L. K. (Speaker), Erhardsen, K. T. (Speaker), Rathleff, M. S. (Speaker), Christiansen, D. H. (Speaker), Jacobsen, J. S. (Speaker), Greaves, C. (Speaker), Littlewood, C. (Speaker), Lyng, K. (Speaker), Keogh, A. (Speaker) & Witten, A. (Speaker)
17 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference
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Committee member: Independent Research Fund Denmark - Strengthened clinical and independent research
Clausen, M. B. (Consultant)
21 Mar 2025 → 16 Sept 2025Activity: Consultancy types › Evaluation
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Conservative treatment for patients with subacromial impingement: Changes in clinical core outcomes and their relation to specific rehabilitation parameters
Clausen, M. B. (Introductory speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture or presentation
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Conservative treatment of subacromial impingement: Do impairments improve with current care or could we do it better?
Clausen, M. B. (Introductory speaker)
20 Apr 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture or presentation
Press/Media
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Syv millioner skal styrke forskning og videreuddannelse for fysioterapeuter
28/05/26
2 items of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
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Syv millioner til videreuddannelse og forskning målrettet fysioterapeuter
26/05/26 → 27/05/26
3 items of Media coverage, 3 Media contributions
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Syv millioner skal løfte forskning og videreuddannelse i fysioterapi tæt på borgerne
27/05/26
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
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Ny videreuddannelse giver »sjælden mulighed for målrettet at styrke forskningen i fysioterapipraksis«
27/05/26
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
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Nyt forsknings- og videreuddannelsesmiljø for privatpraktiserende fysioterapeuter på vej
22/05/26
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media