Anette Forsberg
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About Anette Forsberg
Anette Forsberg is a registered physiotherapist and associate professor at the Örebro University. Anette is currently working at the Region Örebro County as head of department of physiotherapy, university hospital.
Anette's main research interest is early mobilization and rehabilitation. Current projekts include:
Feasability and effects of early mobilization after surgery
Fall and balance in people with multiple sclerosis
Tutoring
Anette is main supervisor for two doctoral students, Rose-Marie Wilnerzon-Thörn and Therese Sundh.
Anette has supervised two doctoral students, 10 master students and about 25 bachelor students.
Research projects
Active projects
Publications
Articles in journals
- Wilnerzon Thörn, R. , Forsberg, A. , Stepniewski, J. , Hjelmqvist, H. , Magnuson, A. , Ahlstrand, R. & Ljungqvist, O. (2024). Immediate mobilization in post-anesthesia care unit does not increase overall postoperative physical activity after elective colorectal surgery: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial within an enhanced recovery protocol. World Journal of Surgery, 48 (4), 956-966. [BibTeX]
- W. Thörn, R. , Stepniewski, J. , Hjelmqvist, H. , Forsberg, A. , Ahlstrand, R. & Ljungqvist, O. (2022). Supervised Immediate Postoperative Mobilization After Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Feasibility Study. World Journal of Surgery, 46 (1), 34-42. [BibTeX]
- Arvidsson Lindvall, M. , Forsberg, A. , Appelros, P. & Anderzen-Carlsson, A. (2021). "I can manage the challenge": a qualitative study describing experiences of living with balance limitations after first-ever stroke. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 16 (1). [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Nilsagård, Y. & Forsberg, A. (2020). Making it work: experience of living with a person who falls due to multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (7), 940-947. [BibTeX]
- Arvidsson Lindvall, M. , Anderzen-Carlsson, A. , Appelros, P. & Forsberg, A. (2020). Validity and test-retest reliability of the six-spot step test in persons after stroke. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 36 (1), 211-218. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , Westerdahl, E. & Forsberg, A. (2019). Engagement in performing clinical physiotherapy research: Perspectives from leaders and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy Research International, 24 (2). [BibTeX]
- Zakrisson, A. , Anerös, T. , Eliason, G. & Forsberg, A. (2019). Projekt Region Örebro län: Att använda en mobil app med larm för att motivera till fysisk aktivitet hos patienter med KOL – en mixed method pilot-studie. Lung och Allergi Forum, 32-39. [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Nilsagård, Y. & Forsberg, A. (2018). Balance exercise facilitates everyday life for people with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative study. Physiotherapy Research International, 23 (4). [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2018). Falls in people with multiple sclerosis: experiences of 115 fall situations. Clinical Rehabilitation, 32 (4), 526-535. [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Forsberg, A. , Gunnarsson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2017). CoDuSe group exercise programme improves balance and reduces falls in people with multiple sclerosis: A multi-centre, randomized, controlled pilot study. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 23 (10), 1394-1404. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , Carling, A. , Davidsson, O. , Franzén, L. & Forsberg, A. (2017). Comparison of trunk impairment scale versions 1.0 and 2.0 in people with multiple sclerosis: A validation study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 33 (10), 772-779. [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2017). Fall bland personer med multipel skleros. Best Practice (20), 24-27. [BibTeX]
- Arvidsson Lindvall, M. , Anderzen-Carlsson, A. & Forsberg, A. (2016). Basic Body Awareness Therapy for patients with stroke: Experiences among participating patients and physiotherapists. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 20 (1), 83-89. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , von Koch, L. & Nilsagård, Y. (2016). Effects on Balance and Walking with the CoDuSe Balance Exercise Program in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Multiple Sclerosis International. [BibTeX]
- Lorin, K. & Forsberg, A. (2016). Treatment with botulinum toxin in children with cerebral palsy: a qualitative study of parents' experiences. Child Care Health and Development, 42 (4), 494-502. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Widén-Holmqvist, L. & Ahlström, G. (2015). Balancing everyday life two years after falling ill with Guillain-Barre syndrome: a qualitative study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 29 (6), 601-610. [BibTeX]
- Rådman, L. , Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2015). Modified Rivermead Mobility Index: a reliable measure in people within 14 days post-stroke. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 31 (2), 126-129. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , von Koch, L. K. , Nilsson, M. & Forsberg, A. (2014). Balance exercise program reduced falls in people with multiple sclerosis: a single-group, pretest-posttest trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95 (12), 2428-2434. [BibTeX]
- Lindvall, M. A. & Forsberg, A. (2014). Body awareness therapy in persons with stroke: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 28 (12), 1180-1188. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , Kollén, L. , Axelsson, H. , Bjerlemo, B. & Forsberg, A. (2014). Functional gait assessment: Reliability and validity in people with peripheral vestibular disorders. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 21 (8), 367-373. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Nilsagård, Y. & Boström, K. (2014). Perceptions of using videogames in rehabilitation: a dual perspective of people with multiple sclerosis and physiotherapists. Disability and Rehabilitation, 37 (4), 338-344. [BibTeX]
- Tholin, H. & Forsberg, A. (2014). Satisfaction with care and rehabilitation among people with stroke, from hospital to community care. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 28 (4), 822-829. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , Forsberg, A. & von Koch, L. (2013). Balance exercise for persons with multiple sclerosis using Wii games: a randomised, controlled multi-centre study. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 19 (2), 209-216. [BibTeX]
- Frennert, S. A. , Forsberg, A. S. & Östlund, B. (2013). Elderly People's Perceptions of a Telehealthcare System: Relative Advantage, Compatibility, Complexity and Observability. Journal of technology in human services, 31 (3), 218-237. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , Forsberg, A. & von Koch, L. (2013). Reply to Guidi et al. 'Effects of balance-specific Wii exercise on balance in persons with multiple sclerosis'. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 19 (7), 964-964. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2013). Validity and reliability of the Swedish version of the activities-specific balance confidence scale in people with chronic stroke. Physiotherapy Canada, 65 (2), 141-147. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Andreasson, M. & Nilsagård, Y. E. (2013). Validity of the Dynamic Gait Index in People With Multiple Sclerosis. Physical Therapy, 93 (10), 1369-1376. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , Carling, A. & Forsberg, A. (2012). Activities-specific balance confidence in people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International, 2012. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. & Forsberg, A. (2012). Practicability and sensitivity to change of the Activities-specific Balance confidence and 12-item Walking scale for stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 19 (1), 13-22. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. & Forsberg, A. (2012). Psychometric properties of the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale in persons 0-14 days and 3 months post stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34 (14), 1186-1191. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Press, R. & Widén Holmqvist, L. (2012). Residual disability 10 years after falling ill in Guillain-Barré syndrome: a prospective follow-up study. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 317 (1-2), 74-79. [BibTeX]
- Eriksson Westblad, M. , Forsberg, A. & Press, R. (2009). Disability and health status in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Disability and Rehabilitation, 31 (9), 720-725. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Ahlström, G. & Widén Holmqvist, L. (2008). Falling ill with Guillain-Barré syndrome: patients' experiences during the initial phase. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 22 (2), 220-226. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , de Pedro-Cuesta, J. & Widén Holmqvist, L. (2006). Use of health-care, patient satisfaction and burden of care in Guillain-Barré syndrome. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 38 (4), 230-236. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Press, R. , Einarsson, U. , de Pedro-Cuesta, J. & Widén Holmqvist, L. (2005). Disability and health-rated quality of life in Guillain-Barré syndrome during the first two years after onset: a prospective study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 19 (8), 900-909. [BibTeX]
- Hammer, A. , Nilsagård, Y. , Forsberg, A. , Pepa, H. , Skargren, E. & Öberg, B. (2005). Evaluation of therapeutic riding (Sweden)/hippotherapy (United States): a single-subject experimental design study replicated in eleven patients with multiple sclerosis. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 21 (1), 51-77. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Press, R. , Einarsson, U. , de Pedro-Cuesta, J. , Widén Holmqvist, L. & Network Members of the Swedish Epidemiological Study Group, . (2004). Impairment in Guillain-Barré syndrome during the first 2 years after onset: A prospective study. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 227 (1), 131-138. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. & Lindmark, B. (2001). Användandet av riktmärken vid gång för patienter med Parkinsons sjukdom. Nordisk fysioterapi, 5 (1), 35-40. [BibTeX]
Conference papers
- Arvidsson Lindvall, M. , Appelros, P. , Forsberg, A. & Anderzen-Carlsson, A. (2023). Experiences of living with balance limitations after first-ever stroke. Paper presented at World Physiotherapy Congress, WCPT, Geneva, Switzerland, 2019. [BibTeX]
- Arvidsson Lindvall, M. , Appelros, P. , Forsberg, A. & Anderzen-Carlsson, A. (2020). LIVING WITH BALANCE LIMITATIONS AFTER FIRST-EVER STROKE. In: International Journal of Stroke. Paper presented at The Joint European Stroke Organisation and World Stroke Organization Conference (ESO-WSO 2020), Virtual Conference, November 7-9, 2020. (pp. 257-257). Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Fredriksson, C. , Hermansson, L. , Holmefur, M. & Nilsagård, Y. (2019). Prescribing rolling walkers: A survey study of experiences from physiotherapists. Paper presented at World Confederation of Physiotherapists Congress, Geneva, Switzerland, 10-13 May, 2019. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. , Carling, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2017). Effects on balance and walking with a CoreStability Exercise Program in people with multiple sclerosis. Paper presented at World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 2-4 July, 2017. [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Nilsagård, Y. & Forsberg, A. (2017). Practice in the use of a walking aid in people with multiple sclerosis. Paper presented at World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress, Cape Town, 2-4 July, 2017. [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Nilsagård, Y. & Forsberg, A. (2017). Practice in the use of a walking aid in people with multiple sclerosis. Paper presented at Fysioterapidagarna, Stockholm, Sweden, 25-27 October, 2017. [BibTeX]
- Nilsagård, Y. , Carling, A. & Forsberg, A. (2017). The CoDuSe group balance exercise program reduces falls in people with MS. Paper presented at World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress 2017, Cape Town, South Africa, 2-4 July, 2017. [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2016). “Berg Balance Scale” and “Timed Up and Go” discriminates between fallers and non-fallers, in people with MS. In: Sixth International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis. Paper presented at Sixth International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis, Portland, OR, US, September 9-10, 2016. [BibTeX]
- Carling, A. , Andreasson, M. , Westerlin, H. , Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2015). Jämförelse mellan 5 och 10 sit-to-stand tests för personer med måttlig-avancerad Multipel Skleros. In: Fysioterapi 2015. Paper presented at Fysioterapi 2015, Stockholm, 21-23 oktober, 2015. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2015). Measuring postural sway in people with multiple sclerosis. In: Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Paper presented at 20th Annual Conference on Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (RIMS), Milan, Italy, April 9-11, 2015. (pp. 531-531). [BibTeX]
- Davidsson, O. , Franzén, L. , Carling, A. , Nilsagård, Y. & Forsberg, A. (2015). Validering av Trunk Impairment Scale version 1.0 och 2.0 för personer med måttlig till avancerad multipel skleros. In: Fysioterapi 2015. Paper presented at Fysioterapi 2015, Stockholm, Sweden, 21-23 oktober, 2015. [BibTeX]
- Forsberg, A. & Nilsagård, Y. (2014). Validity of a timed sit-to-stand test in people with multiple sclerosis. In: Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Paper presented at 19th Annual Conference on Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (RIMS), JUN 06-07, 2014, Brighton, ENGLAND. (pp. 992-993). Sage Publications. [BibTeX]
Reports
- Cesta, A. , Cortellessa, G. , Fracasso, F. , Orlandini, A. , Fredriksson, C. , Lidskog, M. , Pettersson, I. , Engfeldt, P. & et al. (2012). GiraffPlus: D1.1 User Requirements and Design Principles Report.. . [BibTeX]