Ellen Christin Arntzen
Førsteamanuensis
Fakultet for sykepleie og helsevitenskap
Kompetanseområder
Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation
Arntzen er fysioterapeut, spesialist i nevrologisk fysioterapi og førsteamanuensis. Hun har siden 2000 jobbet som klinisk fysioterapeut, for det meste i privat praksis ved Kongsgården fysioterapi. Arntzen fullførte mastergrad i nevrologisk fysioterapi i 2010 (UiT), har vært spesialist (NFF) siden 2012 og disputerte i 2020. Hun har siden 2021 vært ansatt ved Nord Universitet.
Arntzen har siden januar 2025 vært leder for forskningsgruppen for folkehelsearbeid og rehabilitering.
Hun er Co-chair for Special Interest Group Mobility innen European network for research and best practice in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation.
Arntzen er programansvarlig for videreutdanning og spesialisering innen Master i helsevitenskap i Nevrologisk rehabilitering. Hun underviser på alle de tre emnene i Nevrologisk rehabilitering: 1) Utvidet klinisk resonnering 2) balanse, gange og deltakelse 3) trunkus kontroll, handfunksjon og deltakelse. Hun underviser også på valgemnene Arbeid og helse og Fysisk aktivitet i helsefremmende arbeid, samt et Blended intensive program (BIP) i Evidenced based practice and complex interventions som arrangeres i samarbeid med KU Leuven og Universitetet i Cadiz.
Arntzen underviser på mastergradsseminar og på to PhD emner. Hun er veileder for mastergrad og PhD studenter.
2025
Mild multiple sclerosis challenges shape work experiences, affect self-concept, and are often trivialized despite disclosure 2025 Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Measurement properties of the Trunk Impairment Scale-modified Norwegian version among people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis 2025 Disability and Rehabilitation - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Tonje Bjørndal Braaten, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Geert Verheyden, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
2024
The meaningfulness of exploring one's own limits through interactions and enjoyment in outdoor high-intensity physiotherapy for people with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study 2024 Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Barriers for work in people with multiple sclerosis: a Norwegian cultural adaptation and validation of the short version of the multiple sclerosis work difficulties questionnaire 2024 Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Cynthia Honan
The meaning and feasibility of engaging in physical activity while being employed in people with mild to moderate disability due to multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study 2024 European Journal of Physiotherapy - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Shaun Gallagher, Ellen Christin Arntzen
The J shaped association of age at menarche and cardiovascular events: systematic review and meta-analysis 2024 Scientific Reports - Samira Behboudi-Gandevani, Cathrine Fredriksen Moe, Ingunn Skjesol, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi
Feasibility of a new intervention addressing group-based balance and high-intensity training, physical activity, and employment in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized controlled trial 2024 Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Tonje Bjørndal Braaten, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
In search of the pleasure of moving through bodily re-explorations and interactions with the surroundings: a qualitative study on changed perceptions of physical activity in people with mild multiple sclerosis 2024 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Shaun Gallagher, Britt Normann
2023
Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis: Meeting the Guidelines at the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic 2023 Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy - Ludovico Pedulla, Carme Santoyo-Medina, Klara Novotna, Lousin Moumdjian, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Marietta L van der Linden, Yvonne Learmonth, Alon Kalron, Feray Güngör, Una Nedeljkovic, Daphne Kos, Johanna Jonsdottir, Susan Coote, Andrea Tacchino
Cardiovascular Events Among Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2023 Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine (RCM) - Samira Behboudi-Gandevani, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann, Tommy Haugan, Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi
Changes in physiotherapy services and use of technology for people with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic 2023 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Johanna Jonsdottir, Carme Santoyo-Medina, Turhan Kahraman, Alon Kalron, Kamila Rasova, Lousin Moumdjian, Susan Coote, Andrea Tacchino, Erica Grange, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Yvonne Learmonth, Ludovico Pedulla, Gillian Quinn, Daphne Kos
The effect of exercise and physical activity-interventions on step count and intensity level in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials 2023 Frontiers in Sports and Active Living - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi, Marianne Sivertsen, Karina Knutsen, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Samira Behboudi-Gandevani
2022
Embodiment, tailoring, and trust are important for co-construction of meaning in physiotherapy after stroke: A qualitative study 2022 Physiotherapy Research International - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Effect of innovative vs. usual care physical therapy in subacute rehabilitation after stroke. A multicenter randomized
controlled trial 2022 Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
The precarity of patient participation - a qualitative interview study of experiences from the acute stroke and rehabilitation journey 2022 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Utprøving av intervensjon for optimalisering av funksjon, fysisk aktivitet og arbeidsdeltakelse ved multippel sklerose 2022 Fysioterapeuten - Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann, Marianne Sivertsen, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity and Associated Technology Use in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: An International RIMS-SIG Mobility Survey Study 2022 Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Lousin Moumdjian, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Marietta L. van der Linden, Yvonne Learmonth, Ludovico Pedullà, Andrea Tacchino, Klara Novotna, Alon Kalron, Yonca Zenginler Yazgan, Una Nedeljkovic, Daphne Kos, Johanna Jonsdottir, Carme Santoyo-Medina, Susan Coote
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical therapy practice for people with multiple sclerosis: a multicenter survey study of the RIMS network 2022 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Turhan Kahraman, Kamila Rasova, Johanna Jonsdottir, Carme Santoyo Medina, Daphne Kos, Susan Coote, Andrea Tacchino, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gillian Quinn, Yvonne Learmonth, Ludovico Pedulla, Lousin Moumdjian, Alon Kalron
2021
The content and effects of trunk rehabilitation on trunk and upper limb performance in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review 2021 European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Joke Raats, Ilse Lamers, Ine Merken, Jolien Boeckmans, Bernardita Soler, Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Peter Feys
What is the distribution of trunk impairments and its relationship with disability level in individuals with multiple sclerosis? 2021 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Joke Raats, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Ilse Lamers, Peter Feys, Britt Normann
2020
2019
Group-based, individualized, comprehensive core stability and balance intervention provides immediate and long-term improvements in walking in individuals with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial 2019 Physiotherapy Research International - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Francis Odeh, Peter Feys, Britt Normann
Group-Based Individualized Comprehensive Core Stability Intervention Improves Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial 2019 Physical Therapy - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Francis Odeh, Peter Feys, Paolo Zanaboni, Britt Normann
Group-based, individualized exercises can provide perceived bodily changes and strengthen aspects of self in individuals with MS: a qualitative interview study 2019 Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Shaun Gallagher, Britt Normann
2018
Comprehensive core stability intervention and coordination of care in acute and subacute stroke rehabilitation - a pilot study 2018 European Journal of Physiotherapy - Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Marianne Sivertsen
2016
Group-based individualized core stability and balance training in ambulant people with multiple sclerosis: A pilot feasibility test–retest study 2016 European Journal of Physiotherapy - Britt Normann, Rolf Salvesen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Innovative Physiotherapy and Continuity of Care in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a Qualitative Study 2016 Journal of Clinical Trials - Britt Normann, Paolo Zanaboni, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gunn Kristin Øberg
2024
The meaning and feasibility of physical activity while being
employed - A qualitive study of people with mild to moderate
disability due to MS 2024 RIMS Conference - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Britt Normann, Shaun Gallagher, Ellen Christin Arntzen
2023
Supported exploration of own physical ability and perceived self-efficacy in individuals with MS participating in a new physiotherapy intervention: An interview study 2023 SIG mobility conference - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
“How do individuals with MS experience PA to influence employment? Preliminary results from a qualitative interview study 2023 RIMS Special Interest Group (SIG) Mobility in-between meeting entitled “Physical activity in MS: new perspectives and opportunities” - Maria Grytvik Hartvedt, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Changes in physical activity participation during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with multiple sclerosis: An international survey study 2023 Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Marietta L van der Linden, Daphne Kos, Lousin Moumdjian, Alon Kalron, Susan Coote, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Sümeyra N. Tayfur, Ludovico Pedullà, Andrea Tacchino, Johanna Jonsdottir, Carme Santoyo-Medina, Klara Novotna, Yonca Zenginler Yazgan, Una Nedeljkovic, Yvonne C. Learmonth
2022
Felles meningsskaping i fysioterapi etter hjerneslag 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Den sårbare deltakelsen. En kvalitativ studie om erfaringer fra akutt hjerneslag og rehabilitering. 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Sammensatt oppfølging av fysisk funksjon, aktivitet og jobbmestring: Resultater fra pilot-RCT og intervjustudie 2022 MS konferansen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Balanse, gangfunksjon, fysisk aktivitet og arbeid for personer med multippel sklerose. 2022 Post-ECTRIMS konferanse - Britt Normann, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Perceived improvements in self-efficiacy of people with MS participating in an individualized physiotherapy outdoor-groop and digital intervention emphasizing trunk control and high intensity training. 2022 ECTRIMS - Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Optimizing sensorymotor function and physical activity for people with multiple sclerosis-a feasibility study 2022 ECTRIMS - Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Participation and barriers for work in individuals with multiple sclerosis in Nordland county (Norway): a survey study 2022 ECTRIMS - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and associated technology use in persons with multiple sclerosis: an international RIMS-SIG Mobility survey study. 2022 ECTRIMS - Lousin Moumdjian, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Marietta L. van der Linden, Yvonne Learmonth, Ludovico Pedullà, Andrea Tacchino, Klara Novotna, Alon Kalron, Yonca Zenginler Yazgan, Una Nedeljkovic, Daphne Kos, Johanna Jonsdottir, Carme Santoyo Medina, Susan Coote
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical therapy practice for people with multiple sclerosis: A multicenter survey study of the RIMS network 2022 ECTRIMS - Turhan Kahraman, Kamila Řasová, Johanna Jonsdottir, Carme Santoyo Medina, Daphne Kos, Susan Coote, Andrea Tacchino, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gillian Quinn, Yvonne Learmonth, Ludovico Pedullà, Lousin Moumdjian, Alon Kalron
The precarious patient participation - a qualitative interview study of experiences from the acute stroke and rehabilitation journey 2022 World Stroke Congress - Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Utvikling av en sammensatt oppfølging med fokus på funksjonsbedring, fysisk aktivitet og jobbmestring hos personer med ms: et fagutviklingsprosjekt 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Stine Susanne Haakonsen Dahl, Britt Normann
Fysisk aktivitet for personer med multippel sklerose 2022 Årsmøteseminar - Ellen Christin Arntzen
Fysioterapi til personer med multippel sklerose før og under korona-pandemien: en spørreundersøkelse 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann, Tori Smedal
Sammensatt oppfølging av funksjon, fysisk aktivitet og jobb-mestring hos personer med MS sammenlignet med standard oppfølging: en pilot RCT 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
Embodiment, tailoring and trust and their importance for co-construction of meaning in physiotherapy after a stroke 2022 World Stroke Congress - Marianne Sivertsen, Hanne De Jaegher, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Individualized, comprehensive physiotherapy vs usual care. Effects on balance, gait and physical activity in subacute rehabilitation after stroke: a multicentre randomized controlled trial 2022 World Stroke Congress - Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Karl Bjørnar Alstadhaug, Britt Normann
Deltakelse, barrierer og muligheter i arbeid og sammenhenger mellom arbeid, funksjon og livskvalitet for personer med multippel sklerose: en spørreundersøkelse 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Hanne Kristin Fikke, Britt Normann
Fysisk aktivitet for personer med multippel sklerose før og under korona-pandemien: en spørreundersøkelse 2022 Fysioterapikongressen 2022 - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann, Tori Smedal
2021
Kunnskapsbasert praksis i nevrologisk fysioterapi - mer enn randomiserte kontrollerte forsøk 2021 - Andreas Falck Lahelle, Andreas Dybesland Rosenberger, Marianne Eliassen, Marit Sørvoll, Synne Garder Pedersen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
Kunnskapsbasert praksis i nevrologisk fysioterapi – mer enn randomiserte kontrollerte forsøk 2021 - Andreas Falck Lahelle, Andreas Dybesland Rosenberger, Marianne Eliassen, Marit Sørvoll, Synne Garder Pedersen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
2018
Personer med MS sine opplevelser og erfaringer med GroupCoreDIST-resultater fra kvalitative forsknings-intervju 2018 Fysioterapikongressen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Gunn Kristin Øberg, Britt Normann
RCT Korttids-effekt: GroupCoreDIST bedret balanse og gange sammenlignet med standard oppfølging for personer med MS 2018 Fysioterapikongressen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Britt Normann
RCT Langtids-effekt: GroupCoreDIST bedret balanse og gange sammenlignet med standard oppfølging for personer med MS 2018 Fysioterapikongressen - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Bjørn Straume, Britt Normann
Gruppebasert, individualisert fysioterapi er effektivt og betydningsfullt for personer med MS 2018 Best practice psykiatri /nevrologi - Andreas Falck Lahelle, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
2017
Effects of 6 weeks GroupCoreDIST compared to standard care on balance and walking in ambulant people with multiple sclerosis: A single blinded Randomised Controlled Trial 2017 The 22nd Annual RIMS Conference « Shaping the Future of MS Rehabilitation” - Britt Normann, Peter Feys, Ellen Christin Arntzen
2016
CoreSIT - a new individualized dynamic core stability and balance intervention for people with neurological disease or injury 2016 Forskningssamarbeid ved University of Illinois, Chicago - Britt Normann, Marianne Sivertsen, Ellen Christin Arntzen
What is the effect of GroupCoreSIT, a new core stability and balance intervention for ambulant people with multiple sclerosis, compared to standard care, on balance, walking and daily activities? Test-retest results from a randomised controlled trial. 2016 Regional Forskningskonferanse - Ellen Christin Arntzen, Britt Normann
Innovative Physiotherapy and Coordination of Care in persons with MS: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a qualitative Study. 2016 Rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis - Britt Normann, Andreas Lahelle, Ellen Christin Arntzen