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Berit Brurok

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Berit Brurok

Universitetslektor
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

berit.brurok@ntnu.no
+4773559101 +4795993047
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Publications

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  • All publications registered in NVA

2025

  • Danielsson, Marius Lyng; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Wouda, Matthijs Ferdinand. (2025) Estimating energy expenditure in wheelchair users: evaluation of wearable devices and considerations for future algorithm development. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral dissertation

2024

  • Danielsson, Marius Lyng; Doshmanziari, Roya; Brurok, Berit; Wouda, Matthijs Ferdinand; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2024) Potential sources of inaccuracy in the Apple watch series 4 energy expenditure estimation algorithm during wheelchair propulsion. BMC Digital Health
    Academic article

2021

  • Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Becker, Frank; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Indredavik, Bent; Lundgaard, Eivind; Solbakken, Hedvig Rystad. (2021) Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke (The HIIT Stroke Study) on Physical and Cognitive Function: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Academic article
  • Ettema, Marlou; Brurok, Berit; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2021) Test–Retest Reliability of Physiological Variables During Submaximal Seated Upper-Body Poling in Able-Bodied Participants. Frontiers in Physiology
    Academic article
  • Bentzen, Marte; Brurok, Berit; Roeleveld, Karin; Hoff, Mari; Jahnsen, Reidun; Wouda, Matthijs Ferdinand. (2021) Changes in physical activity and basic psychological needs related to mental health among people with physical disability during the Covid-19 pandemic in Norway. Disability and Health Journal
    Academic article

2020

  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2020) Comparison of peak oxygen uptake between upper-body exercise modes: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Physiology
    Academic literature review
  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2020) Paraidrett.
    Chapter

2019

  • Brurok, Berit; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2019) Idrett og funksjonshemning.
    Chapter
  • Brurok, Berit; Mellema, Mirjam; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2019) Effects of different increments in workload and duration on peak physiological responses during seated upper-body poling. European Journal of Applied Physiology
    Academic article

2018

  • Tørhaug, Tom; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Helgerud, Jan; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2018) Arm Cycling Combined with Passive Leg Cycling Enhances VO2peak in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury Above the Sixth Thoracic Vertebra. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
    Academic article
  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2018) Peak oxygen uptake in different upper-body exercise modes.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2018) Peak oxygen uptake in Paralympic sitting sports: A systematic literature review, meta- and pooled-data analysis. PLOS ONE
    Academic article

2017

  • Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Brurok, Berit; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Tørhaug, Tom; Askim, Torunn. (2017) Oxygen uptake during functional activities after stroke - Reliability and validity of a portable ergospirometry system. PLOS ONE
    Academic article

2016

  • Tørhaug, Tom; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Helgerud, Jan; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2016) The effect from maximal bench press strength training on work economy during wheelchair propulsion in men with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord
    Academic article
  • Brurok, Berit; Hoel, Yvette. (2016) Treningsøvelser for rullestolbrukere. Landsforeningen for ryggmargsskadde (LARS) Landsforeningen for ryggmargsskadde (LARS)
    Non-fiction book
  • Tørhaug, Tom; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Helgerud, Jan; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2016) Arm crank and wheelchair ergometry produce similar peak oxygen uptake but different work economy values in individuals with spinal cord injury. BioMed Research International
    Academic article

2013

  • Brurok, Berit; Tørhaug, Tom; Karlsen, Trine; Leivseth, Gunnar; Helgerud, Jan; Hoff, Jan. (2013) Effect of lower extremity functional electrical stimulation pulsed isometric contractions on arm cycling peak oxygen uptake in spinal cord injured individuals. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Academic article

2012

  • Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Tørhaug, Tom; Helgerud, Jan. (2012) Effect of High Aerobic Intensity Interval Treadmill Walking in People With Chronic Stroke: A Pilot Study With One Year Follow-Up. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
    Academic article
  • Brurok, Berit; Tørhaug, Tom; Leivseth, Gunnar; Karlsen, Trine; Helgerud, Jan; Hoff, Jan. (2012) Effect of leg vascular occlusion on arm cycling peak oxygen uptake in spinal cord-injured individuals. Spinal Cord
    Academic article
  • Brurok, Berit. (2012) Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Isometric Contractions Augment Arm Cycling Peak Oxygen Uptake In Spinal Cord Injured Individuals. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    Abstract

2011

  • Brurok, Berit; Helgerud, Jan; Karlsen, Trine; Leivseth, Gunnar; Hoff, Jan. (2011) Effect of aerobic high-intensity hybrid training on stroke volume and peak oxygen consumption in men with spinal cord injury. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Academic article

2007

  • Brurok, Berit; Helgerud, Jan; Karlsen, Trine; Hoff, Jan; Hoff, Jan. (2007) VO2peak and Stroke Volume of the heart are enhanced by aerobic high intensity interval hybrid training in Spinal Cord Injured individuals. NTNU, ISB NTNU, ISB
    Masters thesis

Journal publications

  • Danielsson, Marius Lyng; Doshmanziari, Roya; Brurok, Berit; Wouda, Matthijs Ferdinand; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2024) Potential sources of inaccuracy in the Apple watch series 4 energy expenditure estimation algorithm during wheelchair propulsion. BMC Digital Health
    Academic article
  • Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Becker, Frank; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Indredavik, Bent; Lundgaard, Eivind; Solbakken, Hedvig Rystad. (2021) Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training After Stroke (The HIIT Stroke Study) on Physical and Cognitive Function: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Academic article
  • Ettema, Marlou; Brurok, Berit; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2021) Test–Retest Reliability of Physiological Variables During Submaximal Seated Upper-Body Poling in Able-Bodied Participants. Frontiers in Physiology
    Academic article
  • Bentzen, Marte; Brurok, Berit; Roeleveld, Karin; Hoff, Mari; Jahnsen, Reidun; Wouda, Matthijs Ferdinand. (2021) Changes in physical activity and basic psychological needs related to mental health among people with physical disability during the Covid-19 pandemic in Norway. Disability and Health Journal
    Academic article
  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2020) Comparison of peak oxygen uptake between upper-body exercise modes: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Physiology
    Academic literature review
  • Brurok, Berit; Mellema, Mirjam; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2019) Effects of different increments in workload and duration on peak physiological responses during seated upper-body poling. European Journal of Applied Physiology
    Academic article
  • Tørhaug, Tom; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Helgerud, Jan; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2018) Arm Cycling Combined with Passive Leg Cycling Enhances VO2peak in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury Above the Sixth Thoracic Vertebra. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
    Academic article
  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2018) Peak oxygen uptake in Paralympic sitting sports: A systematic literature review, meta- and pooled-data analysis. PLOS ONE
    Academic article
  • Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Brurok, Berit; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Tørhaug, Tom; Askim, Torunn. (2017) Oxygen uptake during functional activities after stroke - Reliability and validity of a portable ergospirometry system. PLOS ONE
    Academic article
  • Tørhaug, Tom; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Helgerud, Jan; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2016) The effect from maximal bench press strength training on work economy during wheelchair propulsion in men with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord
    Academic article
  • Tørhaug, Tom; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Helgerud, Jan; Leivseth, Gunnar. (2016) Arm crank and wheelchair ergometry produce similar peak oxygen uptake but different work economy values in individuals with spinal cord injury. BioMed Research International
    Academic article
  • Brurok, Berit; Tørhaug, Tom; Karlsen, Trine; Leivseth, Gunnar; Helgerud, Jan; Hoff, Jan. (2013) Effect of lower extremity functional electrical stimulation pulsed isometric contractions on arm cycling peak oxygen uptake in spinal cord injured individuals. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Academic article
  • Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Brurok, Berit; Hoff, Jan; Tørhaug, Tom; Helgerud, Jan. (2012) Effect of High Aerobic Intensity Interval Treadmill Walking in People With Chronic Stroke: A Pilot Study With One Year Follow-Up. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
    Academic article
  • Brurok, Berit; Tørhaug, Tom; Leivseth, Gunnar; Karlsen, Trine; Helgerud, Jan; Hoff, Jan. (2012) Effect of leg vascular occlusion on arm cycling peak oxygen uptake in spinal cord-injured individuals. Spinal Cord
    Academic article
  • Brurok, Berit. (2012) Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Isometric Contractions Augment Arm Cycling Peak Oxygen Uptake In Spinal Cord Injured Individuals. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    Abstract
  • Brurok, Berit; Helgerud, Jan; Karlsen, Trine; Leivseth, Gunnar; Hoff, Jan. (2011) Effect of aerobic high-intensity hybrid training on stroke volume and peak oxygen consumption in men with spinal cord injury. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Academic article

Books

  • Brurok, Berit; Hoel, Yvette. (2016) Treningsøvelser for rullestolbrukere. Landsforeningen for ryggmargsskadde (LARS) Landsforeningen for ryggmargsskadde (LARS)
    Non-fiction book

Part of book/report

  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2020) Paraidrett.
    Chapter
  • Brurok, Berit; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2019) Idrett og funksjonshemning.
    Chapter
  • Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2018) Peak oxygen uptake in different upper-body exercise modes.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

  • Danielsson, Marius Lyng; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Wouda, Matthijs Ferdinand. (2025) Estimating energy expenditure in wheelchair users: evaluation of wearable devices and considerations for future algorithm development. NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral dissertation
  • Brurok, Berit; Helgerud, Jan; Karlsen, Trine; Hoff, Jan; Hoff, Jan. (2007) VO2peak and Stroke Volume of the heart are enhanced by aerobic high intensity interval hybrid training in Spinal Cord Injured individuals. NTNU, ISB NTNU, ISB
    Masters thesis

Teaching

Courses

  • FYST2302 - Physiotherapy - complex and longterm conditions
  • FYST1107 - General Pathology

Outreach

2024

  • Lecture
    Langørgen, Eli; Sølvsberg, Anne Myhre; Lindseth, Marte Kristine; Brurok, Berit; Mjøen, Odd Morten; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2024) Bedre læring for alle! Erfaringsdeling fra et læringsmiljøprosjekt knyttet til inkluderende undervisning. Læringsfestivalen , Trondheim 27.05.2024 - 28.05.2024

2023

  • Academic lecture
    Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Doshmanziari, Roya; Brurok, Berit; Wouda, Matthijs Ferdinand; Danielsson, Marius Lyng. (2023) A superficial dive into the black box Apple watch algorithms for estimating energy expenditure during exercise in wheelchair users. International Spinal Cord Society , Edinborough 08.10.2023 - 11.10.2023

2022

  • Lecture
    Brurok, Berit; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin. (2022) Fra ide til forskning – hvordan får det til?. Seminar "Brukermedvirkning i forskning" , Trondheim 25.10.2022 - 25.10.2022

2019

  • Academic lecture
    Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Becker, Frank; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Indredavik, Bent; Nilsen, Halvard Knut; Brurok, Berit. (2019) HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING AFTER STROKE (HIIT-STROKE STUDY) – EFFECTS ON PEAK OXYGEN UPTAKE – A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. European Stroke Organization Conference , Milano 22.05.2019 - 24.05.2019

2018

  • Lecture
    Brurok, Berit. (2018) Bruk av elektrisk muskel stimulering (FES/EMS) for utholdenhetstrening. Idretssmedisinsk Høstkongress , Bergen 09.11.2018 - 11.11.2018
  • Academic lecture
    Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Brurok, Berit; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Tørhaug, Tom; Askim, Torunn. (2018) OKSYGENOPPTAK I DAGLIGE AKTIVITETER ETTER HJERNESLAG – RELIABILITET AV BÆRBART OKSYGENOPPTAKSUTSTYR. Fysioterapikongressen , Lillestrøm 12.02.2018 - 14.02.2018
  • Poster
    Brurok, Berit; Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Mellema, Mirjam; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2018) Comparison of test protocols with different increments in workload and duration on peak oxygen uptake during upper-body poling. 6th INTERNATIONAL REHABMOVE STATE-OF-THE-ART CONGRESS , Groningen 12.12.2018 - 14.12.2018
  • Academic lecture
    Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2018) Differences in peak oxygen uptake between upper-body exercise modes: a meta-analysis. RehabMove Congress , Groningen 11.12.2018 - 14.12.2018

2016

  • Poster
    Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Brurok, Berit; Tørhaug, Tom; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Askim, Torunn. (2016) OXYGEN UPTAKE IN FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AFTER STROKE IN RELATION TO PEAK OXYGEN UPTAKE. World Stroke Congress , Hyderabad 26.10.2016 - 29.10.2016
  • Poster
    Gjellesvik, Tor Ivar; Brurok, Berit; Tørhaug, Tom; Tjønna, Arnt Erik; Askim, Torunn. (2016) Oxygen Consumption During Performance Of Functional Activities After Stroke. ACSM Annual Meeting , Boston 31.05.2016 - 04.06.2016

2015

  • Academic lecture
    Baumgart, Julia Kathrin; Brurok, Berit; Sandbakk, Øyvind. (2015) Peak aerobic capacity in wheelchair racing and wheelchair basketball athletes with a spinal cord injury as compared to other disabilities. Nordic Spinal Cord Society (NoSCoS) conference 09.09.2015 - 11.09.2015

2011

  • Poster
    Brurok, Berit; Tørhaug, Tom; Leivseth, Gunnar; Karlsen, Trine; Helgerud, Jan; Hoff, Jan. (2011) Effect of leg vascular occlusion on arm cycling peak oxygen uptake in spinal cord injured individuals. Annual conference in American College of Sports Medicine , Denver 31.05.2011 - 04.06.2011

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