Halmstad University receives research funding from the Swedish Rheumatism Association
The Swedish Rheumatism Association’s special focus on rehabilitation research has been ongoing for four years. The final SEK 1,150,000 is being distributed, and one of those who have been granted funding is Emma Haglund, an associate professor in biomedicine science specialising in physical activity and exercise at Halmstad University.
The project for which Emma Haglund receives research funding focuses on how high-intensity cardio training affects physiological, anti-inflammatory, and self-perceived parameters in individuals with inflammatory spinal disease, known as spondylarthritis (SpA). For people with spondylarthritis, cardio training has shown positive effects in avoiding the development of cardiovascular disease, which poses an increased risk with SpA. Through the project, researchers aim to gain a better understanding of the acute and long-term effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and rehabilitation interventions for individuals with SpA.
“By studying the physiological, inflammatory and self-reported effects of the rehabilitation program, we hope to better tailor and personalize training and find effective ways to coach, follow up and encourage self-training, which is often a crucial part of rehabilitation for this patient group,” says Emma Haglund, and continues “The new research funds will contribute to our ability to study what constitutes a sufficient level of exercise to have positive effects on health and gain knowledge about which training programs work for the individuals concerned.”
