Publications
Frandsen, J. S. B., Simonsen, N. S., Hulme, A., Jacobsen, J. & Nielsen, R. O. (2025). A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Overuse Running-Related Injuries: Findings From the Garmin-RUNSAFE Study Point to a Sudden Not Gradual Onset. Jospt Open, 3(1), 85-92. https://doi.org/10.2519/josptopen.2024.0075
Shrestha, R., Adhikari, T. B., Khatri, B., Neupane, D., Paudel, S., Nielsen, R. Ø., Skejø, S. D., Vaidya, A. & Kallestrup, P. (2025). Community-based promotion of physical activity in Nepal: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Trials, 26(1), Article 170. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08885-9
Bueno, S. V., Skejø, S. D., Nielsen, R. O., Ryom, K., Kallestrup, P., Elsborg, P., Petersen, C. B. & Jacobsen, J. S. (2025). Danish mothers of young children adhere less to international physical activity guidelines compared with mothers of older children. Preventive Medicine Reports, 50, Article 102970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.102970
Rasmussen, L. G., Nielsen, R. Ø., Brok, L. H., Hawkins, J., Kallestrup, P. & Ryom, K. (2025). Exploring contextual barriers and enablers for the potential involvement of voluntary sports clubs in social prescribing: a qualitative case study in Denmark. BMC Primary Care, 26(1), Article 319. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-03000-y
Møller, M., Myklebust, G., Möller, S., Wedderkopp, N., Lind, M. & Nielsen, R. O. (2025). Handball playing volume and knee injury risk in youth handball: the influence of sex. Journal of science and medicine in sport, 28(5), 365-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2025.01.013
Hallen, F. H., Skejø, S. D., Nielsen, R. O. & Bueno, S. V. (2025). How Active Are Women in the First Year of Motherhood? A Systematic Review of Device-Measured Physical Activity. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 35(8), Article e70108. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.70108
Schuster Brandt Frandsen, J., Hulme, A., Parner, E. T., Møller, M., Lindman, I., Abrahamson, J., Sjørup Simonsen, N., Sandell Jacobsen, J., Ramskov, D., Skejø, S., Malisoux, L., Bertelsen, M. L. & Nielsen, R. O. (2025). How much running is too much? Identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 59(17), 1203-1210. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-109380
Møller, F. A., Gude, M. F., Nielsen, R. O. & Gehrt, T. B. (2025). Patient Safety in Non-Conveyance within Prehospital Emergency Medical Services: A Register-Based Study. Internal and Emergency Medicine, Article e014508. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-025-03980-w
Jacobsen, J. S., Nielsen, R. Ø., Jessen, N. H., Skjerning, H. T., Skejø, S., Rasmussen, L. G., Andelius, D. K., Bueno, S. V., Kallestrup, P., Christensen, J. R. & Ryom, K. (2025). Promoting Physical Activity Through Social Prescribing: A Narrative Review of Literature on the Mechanisms of Change. Health & Social Care in the Community, 2025(1), Article 3898705. https://doi.org/10.1155/hsc/3898705
Lindman, I., Abrahamson, J. & Nielsen, R. O. (2025). Runners with a high body mass index and previous running-related problems is a high-risk population for sustaining a new running-related injury: A 18-month cohort study. European Journal of Sport Science, 25(1), Article e12206. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12206
Markussen Bergum, J., Lindman, I., Abrahamson, J., Ramskov, D. & Nielsen, R. O. (2025). Runners with osteoarthritis sustain more injuries than healthy runners: An observational cohort study. Physical Therapy in Sport, 76, 44-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.09.008
Simonsen, N. S., Nielsen, R. Ø., Budtz, C. R., Christiansen, D. H., Bibby, B. M., Skejø, S. D., Hill, J. & Jacobsen, J. S. (2025). Secondary healthcare utilization among users of a self-management application for musculoskeletal pain: A prospective cohort study based on 12,842 individuals in Denmark. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 78, Article 103356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103356
Bueno, S. V., Jacobsen, J. S., Nielsen, R. O., Kallestrup, P. & Ryom, K. (2025). Supporting postpartum physical activity in maternity care: a co-creation study in Denmark. Midwifery, 148, Article 104523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2025.104523
Schubring, A., Bergentoft, H., Caspers, A., Jaczina, K., Lundvall, S., Jacobsson, J., Barker-Ruchti, N., Gojanovic, B., Lindsey, I., Loland, S., Pill, S., Bjørndal, C. T., Wals, A., Østergaard Nielsen, R., Hausken-Sutter, S. E., Sevdalis, V. & Grau, S. (2025). Sustainable Elite Youth Sports: A Systematic Scoping Review of the Social Dimensions. Sustainable Development. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3526
Pedersen, M. K., Rasmussen, F. V., Lindman, I., Abrahamson, J. & Nielsen, R. Ø. (2025). Use of Running Equipment Predicts Running-Related Injury in Adult Runners: A Cohort Study of 7347 Runners From the Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. Translational Sports Medicine, 2025(1), Article 6630254. https://doi.org/10.1155/tsm2/6630254
Abrahamson, J., Lindman, I., Eriksen, M. B., Kibsgaard, A. & Nielsen, R. O. (2025). Using Self-Reported Training Characteristics to Better Understand Who Is More Likely to Sustain Running-Related Injuries Than Others: The Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 35(1), Article e70004. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.70004
Andelius, D. K., Løkke, A., Jacobsen, J. & Nielsen, R. O. (2024). Avoidance of Physical Activity Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): An Observational Study. European Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.150
Muhl, C., Mulligan, K., Giurca, B. C., Polley, M. J., Bloch, G., Nowak, D. A., Osborn-Forde, C., Hsiung, S., Lee, K. H., Herrmann, W. J., Baker, J. R., Stokes-Lampard, D. H. J., Everington, S. S., Dixon, M., Wachsmuth, I., Figueiredo, C., Skjerning, H. T., Rojatz, D., Chen, Y. D. ... Husk, K. (2024). Building common understanding: seeking consensus and defining social prescribing across contexts – a collective commentary on a Delphi study. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), Article 1280. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11603-x
Simonsen, N. S., Jensen, S., Mogensen, S. T., Skjerning, H. T., Jacobsen, J. S., Andelius, D. K., Jessen, N. H., Rasmussen, L. G., Skejø, S., Bueno, S. V., Ryom, K., Kallestrup, P., Christensen, J. R. & Nielsen, R. Ø. (2024). Can we reasonably recommend strength training twice weekly for the general adult population aged 18-64 years to secure optimal body functionality? European Journal of Public Health, 34(Suppl. 2). https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.153
Nielsen, R. Ø., Jacobsen, J. S., Andelius, D. K., Jessen, N. H., Rasmussen, L. G., Skjerning, H. T., Simonsen, N. S., Skejø, S., Bueno, S. V., Ryom, K., Kallestrup, P. & Christensen, J. (2024). Defining Social Prescribing Within a Physical Activity Context. ii64. Abstract from 19th annual meeting and 15th conference of HEPA Europe
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Møller, M., Isaksen Johansen, S., Myklebust, G., Nielsen, R. O., Möller, S., Mikkelsen, U., Wedderkopp, N. & Lind, M. (2024). Health problems and injury management in adolescent handball: the Safeplay one-season cohort study of 679 players. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 59(1), 65-74. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108493
Bueno, S. V., Nielsen, R. Ø., Kallestrup, P., Ryom, K., Morgan, K., Elsborg, P., Petersen, C. B. & Jacobsen, J. S. (2024). Parous women perform less moderate to vigorous physical activity than their nulliparous peers: a population-based study in Denmark. Public Health, 231, 47-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2024.03.010
Bueno, S. V., Nielsen, R. O., Kallestrup, P., Ryom, K., Morgan, K., Elsborg, P., Bjørk Petersen, C. & Jacobsen, J. S. (2024). Parous women perform less moderate to vigorous physical activity than their nulliparous peers: a population-based study in Denmark. European Journal of Public Health, 34(Supplement_2), ii72. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.177
Nielsen, R., Ramskov, D., Blacket, C. T. & Malisoux, L. (2024). Running-Related Injuries among more than 7000 runners in 87 different countries: The Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 54(2), 133-141. Article 11959. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2023.11959
Bueno, S. V., Andelius, D. K., Friis Bo, A., Sandell Jacobsen, J., Enggaard Kaae, B., Kallestrup, P., Østergaard Nielsen, R., Rendtorff, C. & Vestergaard, M. (2024). Sundhedsvæsnet skal ikke kun være et "sygdomsvæsen". Jyllands-Posten. https://jyllands-posten.dk/debat/kronik/ECE17471210/sundhedsvaesnet-skal-ikke-kun-vaere-et-sygdomsvaesen/
Skejø, S., Blacket, C. T., Nielsen, R. O., Fuller, J. T., Bennett, H., Crozier, A. J. & Arnold, J. B. (2024). Why do we run? Motivation profiles and training characterstics in the Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. European Journal of Public Health, 34(Supplement_2). https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.194
Bueno, S. V., Clausen, D., Sevdalis, V. & Nielsen, R. Ø. (2023). Barriers to physical activity among parous women postpartum: a qualitative study in Denmark. European Journal of Public Health, 33(Supplement_1), ckad133.251. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckad133.251
Jacobsen, J., Nielsen, R. O., Holt, N., Rasmussen, L. G., Skjerning, H. T., Andelius, D. K., Bueno, S. V., Kallestrup, P., Christensen, J. R. & Ryom, K. (2023). How do social prescribing interventions for physical activity work from a complex intervention research perspective: a narrative review on mechanisms of change. European Journal of Public Health, 33(Supplement_1). https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckad133.107
Nielsen, R. O., Sandell Jacobsen, J., Ryom, K. & Kallestrup, P. (2023). Kan brobygning til lokalsamfundet hjælpe praktiserende læger? Practicus, 48(265), 32-34. https://www.epaper.dk/jtoas/practicus/265/
Holt, N., Skejø, S., Ziska, L. & Nielsen, R. O. (2023). O.4.6-9 Physical activity during school time in Denmark: an accelerometer-based study. European Journal of Public Health, 33(Supplement 1). https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckad133.228
Jacobsen, J. S., Thorborg, K., Sørensen, D., Jakobsen, S. S., Nielsen, R. Ø., Østergaard, L. G., Søballe, K. & Mechlenburg, I. (2023). Response to “Letter to the editor concerning feasibility and acceptability of a six-month exercise and patient education intervention for patients with hip dysplasia: A mixed methods study”. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 67, Article 102686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102686
Andelius, D. K., Jessen, N. H., Løkke, A., Nielsen, R. Ø. & Jacobsen, J. S. (2023). Social prescribing for at reducere polyfarmaci ved KOL i almen praksis. Ugeskrift for Læger, 185. https://ugeskriftet.dk/videnskab/social-prescribing-reducere-polyfarmaci-ved-kol-i-almen-praksis
Andelius, D. K., Jessen, N. H., Løkke, A., Nielsen, R. Ø. & Jacobsen, J. S. (2023). Social prescribing to reduce polypharmacy in patients with COPD in general practice. Ugeskrift for Læger, 185(42), Article V05230343.
Rasmussen, L. G., Nielsen, R. O., Kallestrup, P., Hawkins, J. & Ryom, K. (2023). Study design of 'Move More': Development and feasibility of a social-prescribing intervention to increase physical activity among inactive Danes. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 51(8), 1258-1265. https://doi.org/10.1177/14034948221098929
Christensen, M. R., Skjerning, H. T., Ryom, K., Jacobsen, J., Rasmussen, L. G., Greve Hansen, L. & Nielsen, R. O. (2023). Who are suitable targets for a social prescribing intervention addressing physical activity? A survey-based study including viewpoints from general practitioners. European Journal of Public Health, 33(Supplement_1). https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckad133.113
Jacobsen, J. S., Thorborg, K., Nielsen, R. Ø., Jakobsen, S. S., Foldager, C., Sørensen, D., Oestergaard, L. G., van Tulder, M. W. & Mechlenburg, I. (2022). Comparing exercise and patient education with usual care in the treatment of hip dysplasia: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial with 6-month follow-up (MovetheHip trial). BMJ Open, 12(9), Article e064242. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064242
Jacobsen, J. S., Thorborg, K., Sørensen, D., Jakobsen, S. S., Nielsen, R. Ø., Østergaard, L. G., Søballe, K. & Mechlenburg, I. (2022). Feasibility and acceptability of a six-month exercise and patient education intervention for patients with HIP dysplasia: A mixed Methods study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 61, Article 102615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102615
Edouard, P., Ruffault, A., Bolling, C., Navarro, L., Martin, S., Depiesse, F., Oestergaard Nielsen, R. & Verhagen, E. (2022). French Athletics Stakeholders' Perceptions of Relevance and Expectations on Injury Prevention. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 43(12), 1052-1060. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1843-6533
Ramskov, D., Rasmussen, S., Sørensen, H., Parner, E. T., Lind, M. & Nielsen, R. (2022). Interactions Between Running Volume and Running Pace and Injury Occurrence in Recreational Runners: A Secondary Analysis. Journal of Athletic Training, 57(6), 557-563. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0165.21
Brandborg, C. E., Skjerning, H. T. & Nielsen, R. O. (2022). Physical activity through social prescribing: An interview-based study of Danish general practitioners' opinions. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30(5), 1969-1978. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13577
Vistisen, H. T., Sønderskov, K. M., Dinesen, P. T., Brund, R. B. K., Nielsen, R. Ø. & Østergaard, S. D. (2022). Running on empty: a longitudinal global study of psychological well-being among runners during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Open, 12(9), Article e063455. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063455
Thorsen, I. K., Yang, Y., Valentiner, L. S., Glümer, C., Karstoft, K., Brønd, J. C., Nielsen, R. O., Brøns, C., Christensen, R., Nielsen, J. S., Vaag, A. A., Pedersen, B. K., Langberg, H. & Ried-Larsen, M. (2022). The Effects of a Lifestyle Intervention Supported by the InterWalk Smartphone App on Increasing Physical Activity Among Persons With Type 2 Diabetes: Parallel-Group, Randomized Trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 10(9), Article e30602. https://doi.org/10.2196/30602
Jacobsen, J. S., Nielsen, R. Ø. & Godfrey, E. L. (2022). Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS) into Danish. Translational Sports Medicine, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4547350
Mansournia, M. A., Collins, G. S., Nielsen, R. O., Nazemipour, M., Jewell, N. P., Altman, D. G. & Campbell, M. J. (2021). A CHecklist for statistical Assessment of Medical Papers (the CHAMP statement): Explanation and elaboration. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(18), 1009-1017. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103652
Mansournia, M. A., Collins, G. S., Nielsen, R. O., Nazemipour, M., Jewell, N. P., Altman, D. G. & Campbell, M. J. (2021). CHecklist for statistical Assessment of Medical Papers: The CHAMP statement. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(18), 1002-1003. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103651
Greve Hansen, L., Rasmussen, L. G., Kallestrup, P. & Nielsen, R. Ø. (2021). Fællesskabsanvisning: anvisning til fysisk aktivitet og fællesskab? Månedsskrift for Almen Praksis, 2021(April), 248-255. https://www.maanedsskriftet.dk/mpl/2021/337/12901/
Brund, R. B. K., Waagepetersen, R., Nielsen, R. O., Rasmussen, J., Nielsen, M. S., Andersen, C. H. & de Zee, M. (2021). How precisely can easily accessible variables predict achilles and patellar tendon forces during running? Sensors, 21(21), Article 7418. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21217418
Edouard, P., Steffen, K., Navarro, L., Mansournia, M. A. & Nielsen, R. O. (2021). Methods matter: Instrumental variable analysis may be a complementary approach to intention-to-treat analysis and as treated analysis when analysing data from sports injury trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(18), 1006-1008. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-102155
Jacobsen, J. S., Thorborg, K., Sørensen, D., Jakobsen, S. S., Nielsen, R. Ø., Østergaard, L. G., Søballe, K. & Mechlenburg, I. (2021). The feasibility and acceptability of a six-month progressive exercise therapy and patient education intervention for patients with hip dysplasia ineligible for periacetabular osteotomy. Abstract from Danish Orthopaedic Sociey Congress: DOS, Frederiksberg, Denmark. https://www.ortopaedi.dk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bulletin_2021_v14.11.2021.pdf
Jacobsen, J. S., Thorborg, K., Sørensen, D., Jakobsen, S. S., Nielsen, R. Ø., Østergaard, L. G., Søballe, K. & Mechlenburg, I. (2021). The feasibility and acceptability of a six-month progressive exercise therapy and patient education intervention for patients with hip dysplasia ineligible for periacetabular osteotomy: Danish Orthopaedic Society Congress.
The articles produced by the RUNSAFE group are commonly published in high-ranking international journals, specializing in:
- Sports science
- Orthopaedics
- Physical therapy
- Epidemiology
- Statistics
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