Personal profile
Research interests
- Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, sickness absence and disability pensioning
- Workplace intervention studies for better prevention and health promotion
- The Physical activity health paradox
- Development and use of technical monitor systems for physical activity and postures
Education/Academic qualification
Physical activity and health, PhD, NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2004 → 2008
Award Date: 1 Mar 2008
Human Movement Science, Master of Science, NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2002 → 2004
Human Movement Science, Bachelor of Science
1998 → 2002
External positions
Adjunct Professor, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
2014 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 34 Finished
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Tryghed i arbejdslivet
Sundstrup, E. H. (Project Manager), Holtermann, A. (Project Participant), Andersen, L. L. (Project Participant), Frost, A. D. (Project Participant), Rugulies, R. (Project Participant), Kristiansen, J. (Project Participant), Christensen, M. R. (Project Participant) & Seeberg, K. G. V. (Project Participant)
01/08/2022 → 31/03/2023
Project: Research
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Overvind overvægt
Holtermann, A. (Project Manager), Gupta, N. (Project Participant), Hell, K. (Project Participant) & Christensen, M. R. (Project Participant)
01/08/2022 → 31/07/2023
Project: Research
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Sundhed og trivsel på arbejdspladsen
Sundstrup, E. H. (Project Manager), Gupta, N. (Project Participant), Holtermann, A. (Project Participant), Hell, K. (Project Participant) & Ludvigsen, T. P. (Project Participant)
16/05/2022 → 31/08/2023
Project: Research
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Godt arbejdsliv ved arbejde med høje kvantitative krav
Holtermann, A. (Project Manager)
01/02/2021 → 31/01/2024
Project: Research
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OM-MSB/SURPASS: Surveillance system for Physical Activity, Sedentary behavior & Sleep
Holtermann, A. (Project Manager), Gupta, N. (Project Manager), Kildedal, R. (Project Participant), Jacobsen, S. S. (Project Participant), Crowley, P. J. (Project Participant) & Ludvigsen, T. P. (Project Participant)
01/09/2020 → 31/03/2023
Project: Research
Research output
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Standardizing upper arm movement definitions across observational and sensor-based methods: A Delphi consensus study among European ergonomics experts
Frost, A. D., Forsman, M., Brusaca, L. A., Holtermann, A., Andersen, L. L., Søgaard, K. & Gupta, N., 1 May 2026, In: Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment and Health. 52, 3, p. 231-240 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A Feasibility Study of the "Motus" System for Wearable-Based Movement Behaviors at Scale
Gupta, N., Eghøj, M., Pedersen Ludvigsen, T., Larsen, J. R., Wester, C. T., Kildedal, R., Stamatakis, E., Straker, L., Aadahl, M., Johansson, P. J., Mork, P. J., Petersen, C. B. & Holtermann, A., 1 Oct 2025, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 22, 10, p. 1244-1255 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Arbejdslivet er en nøgle til bedre folkesundhed
Grønbæk, M. & Holtermann, A., 28 Aug 2025, In: Berlingske Tidende. p. 18Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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Benefits and harms of exercise therapy and physical activity for low back pain: An umbrella review
Comachio, J., Beckenkamp, P. R., Ho, E.K.-Y., Shaheed, C. A., Stamatakis, E., Ferreira, M. L., Lan, Q., Mork, P. J., Holtermann, A., Wang, D. X. M. & Ferreira, P. H., Dec 2025, In: Journal of Sport and Health Science. 14, p. 101038Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Beyond risk reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders: The CoWork musculoskeletal health model
Holtermann, A., Sørensen, O. H., Jacobsen, S. S., Lindberg, L. & Andersen, L. L., 2 Dec 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment and Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Konference for det Nationale Netværk for Sundhed i Muskler og Led 2025
Stilling, M. N. (Organiser), Skovlund, S. V. (Organiser), Holtermann, A. (Organiser), Hartvigsen, J. (Organiser), Rolving, N. (Organiser), Dalbøge, A. (Organiser), Johansson, M. P. (Organiser), Hansen, P. (Organiser) & Stochkendahl, M. (Organiser)
16 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of and participation in conference
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IDA Arbejdsmiljø: Muskel- og skeletbesvær – status og perspektiver
Jacobsen, S. S. (Invited speaker) & Holtermann, A. (Invited speaker)
2 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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‘Just right’ 24h physical behaviors – where do we go from here?
Holtermann, A. (Keynote speaker)
19 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Physical Activity: the more always the better, or does the context and equilibrium matter?
Gupta, N. (Speaker), Kyriakidis, S. (Speaker), Holtermann, A. (Speaker), Ding, M. (Speaker) & Chastin, S. (Speaker)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Hvordan ser fremtidens forskning ud, og hvordan kan ny teknologi hjælpe til at sikre forskningsresultater vedr. bevægeapparatssygdomme i fremtiden?
Holtermann, A. (Invited speaker)
29 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
Press/Media
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Hvacfokus.dk: Bevægelsesmåler skal sænke både smerter og fravær
Gupta, N., Kildedal, R. & Holtermann, A.
28/01/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Fagbladet FOA: Ny opfindelse skal hjælpe mod smerter og sygefravær
Kildedal, R., Holtermann, A. & Gupta, N.
08/10/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Hvacfokus.dk: Bevægelsesmåler fra NFA kan bane vejen for mindre sygefravær
25/09/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Djurslandidag.dk: Ny bevægelsesmåler giver arbejdspladser nøglen til sundere arbejdsmiljø og indsigt i skjulte belastninger
Gupta, N., Holtermann, A. & Kildedal, R.
25/09/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment