Ellen Marie Bardal

About

Study programme leader for the Bachelor programme in Human Movement Science at Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science. I am teaching in several courses at the bachelor education in Human Movement Science.

My research focus on muskuloskeletal pain and objective measurements of physical activity. I am participating in several large scale studies, incuding selfBACK, Back-UP and HUNT4.

Fields of interest

Measurement of physical activity, musculoskeletal disorders, public health, neuromuscular control and exercise physiology

Education

PhD in Health Science, NTNU

Title: Characteristics of physical- and motor- performance in fibromyalgia

Master in Human Movement Science, NTNU

Title: An environment-controlled comparison of ankle kinematics between treadmill and overground walking.

Publications

2025

Trollebø, Stine Øverengen; Sverdrup, Karen; Skjelbred, Atle; Taraldsen, Kristin; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2025) Physical activity, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and physical function in nursing home residents: the HUNT 70+ study. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
Academic article
Lohmann-Lafrenz, Signe; Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Ose, Solveig Osborg; Aasdahl, Lene; Lauritzen, Hilde Brun; Faxvaag, Arild. (2025) Usability of an electronic health record 6 months post go-live and its association with burnout, insomnia and turnover intention: A cross-sectional study in a hospital setting. BMJ Health & Care Informatics
Academic article

2024

Tørring, Marte Fossflaten; Logacjov, Aleksej; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Ustad, Astrid; Roeleveld, Karin; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2024) Validation of two novel human activity recognition models for typically developing children and children with Cerebral Palsy. PLOS ONE
Academic article
Müller, Helen Martha; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Vereijken, Beatrix; Baumeister, Jochen. (2024) Exergaming interventions for older adults: The effect of game characteristics on gameplay. Experimental Gerontology
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2024) Tverrfaglig praksis i forskning: Studenters erfaringer fra deltakelse i et universitetskommuneprosjekt. Uniped - Tidsskrift for universitets- og høgskolepedagogikk
Academic article
Trollebø, Stine Øverengen; Taraldsen, Kristin; Heiland, Jonas Saur; Hawley-Hague, Helen; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2024) Uncovering perspectives on physical activity in nursing homes: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of healthcare professionals and family caregivers. BMC Health Services Research
Academic article

2023

Bardal, Ellen Marie; Sandal, Louise Fleng; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Nicholl, Barbara I; Mork, Paul Jarle; Søgaard, Karen. (2023) Do age, gender, and education modify the effectiveness of app-delivered and tailored self-management support among adults with low back pain?—Secondary analysis of the SELFBACK randomised controlled trial. PLOS Digital Health
Academic article
Marcuzzi, Anna; Nordstoga, Anne Lovise; Bach, Kerstin; Aasdahl, Lene; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2023) Effect of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Self-Management App on Musculoskeletal Health in Patients With Neck and/or Low Back Pain Referred to Specialist Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open
Academic article
Müller, Helen Martha; Baumeister, Jochen; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Vereijken, Beatrix; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2023) Exergaming in older adults: the effects of game characteristics on brain activity and physical activity. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Academic article

2022

Gagnat, Yngvild; Oudenhoven, Laura M.; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin. (2022) Energy cost of gait in children and the effect of speed, age, and body size. Gait & Posture
Academic article

2021

Marcuzzi, Anna; Bach, Kerstin; Nordstoga, Anne Lovise; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Ashikhmin, Ilya; Boldermo, Nora. (2021) Individually tailored self-management app-based intervention (selfBACK) versus a self-management web-based intervention (e-Help) or usual care in people with low back and neck pain referred to secondary care: protocol for a multiarm randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open
Academic article
Goihl, Tobias; Ihlen, Espen Alexander F.; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Ustad, Astrid; Roeleveld, Karin; Brændvik, Siri Merete. (2021) Effects of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on acceleration and energy cost of walking in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Prosthetics and orthotics international
Academic article
Bach, Kerstin; Kongsvold, Atle Austnes; Bårdstu, Hilde Bremseth; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Kjærnli, Håkon Slåtten; Herland, Sverre. (2021) A Machine Learning Classifier for Detection of Physical Activity Types and Postures During Free-Living. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (JMPB)
Academic article
Sandal, Louise Fleng; Bach, Kerstin; Øverås, Cecilie K.; Svendsen, Malene Jagd; Dalager, Tina; Jensen, Jesper Stejnicher Drongstrup. (2021) Effectiveness of App-Delivered, Tailored Self-management Support for Adults With Lower Back Pain–Related Disability A selfBACK Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Internal Medicine
Academic article
Heggenhougen, Vera; Trollebø, Stine Øverengen; Berge, Gunveig; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Goihl, Tobias; Gagnat, Yngvild. (2021) Use and user perception of ankle foot orthoses in ambulant children with cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Roeleveld, Karin; Oudenhoven, Laura M.; Gagnat, Yngvild; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2021) Energy cost of walking in typically developing children – Details related to its dependency on bodyweight and walking speed. Gait & Posture
Abstract

2020

Renberg, Julie; Christiansen, Maren Trones; Wiggen, Øystein; Roeleveld, Karin; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Reinertsen, Randi Eidsmo. (2020) Metabolic rate and muscle activation level when wearing state-of-the-art cold-weather protective clothing during level and inclined walking. Applied Ergonomics
Academic article

2018

Eken, Maaike M.; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Houdijk, Han; Dallmeijer, Annet J.; Roeleveld, Karin. (2018) Lower limb muscle fatigue during walking in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Academic article
Skjæret-Maroni, Nina; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2018) Eldre og exergaming – hvordan beveger de seg egentlig?. Fysioterapeuten
Academic article

2017

Bardal, Ellen Marie; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Roeleveld, Karin. (2017) Reliability of gait speed in children - effects of instruction, distance and age. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Børseth-Vassend, Ane H.; Tuffaha, Mutaz; Roeleveld, Karin; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin. (2017) Increased gait variability during 5-min walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP) detected with on the feet placed accelerometers. Gait & Posture
Abstract

2016

Bårdstu, Hilde; Ihlen, Espen Alexander F.; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2016) Detection of physical activity types with accelerometers in adolescents in free-living settings. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Maalen-Johansen, Ingvild Koren; Roeleveld, Karin. (2016) The use of activity monitors for the estimation of energy expenditure during walking in children with cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Ustad, Astrid; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Roeleveld, Karin. (2016) Identification of physical behavior in children. Do we need age-specific classification algorithms?. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin; Ihlen, Espen Alexander F.; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2016) Micro movements of the upper limb in fibromyalgia: The relation to proprioceptive accuracy and visual feedback. Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology
Academic article

2015

Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2015) Aerobic and cardiovascular autonomic adaptations to moderate intensity endurance exercise in patients with fibromyalgia. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Academic article

2013

Mork, Paul Jarle; Vik, Kirsti Lund; Moe, Børge; Lier, Ragnhild; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund. (2013) Sleep problems, exercise and obesity and risk of chronic musculoskeletal pain: The Norwegian HUNT study. European Journal of Public Health
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Olsen, Trond Vegar; Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2013) Metabolic rate, cardiac response, and aerobic capacity in fibromyalgia: A case-control study. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
Academic article

2012

Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin; Johansen, Tonje Okkenhaug; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2012) Upper limb position control in fibromyalgia. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Academic article

Journal publications

Trollebø, Stine Øverengen; Sverdrup, Karen; Skjelbred, Atle; Taraldsen, Kristin; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2025) Physical activity, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and physical function in nursing home residents: the HUNT 70+ study. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
Academic article
Lohmann-Lafrenz, Signe; Gismervik, Sigmund Østgård; Ose, Solveig Osborg; Aasdahl, Lene; Lauritzen, Hilde Brun; Faxvaag, Arild. (2025) Usability of an electronic health record 6 months post go-live and its association with burnout, insomnia and turnover intention: A cross-sectional study in a hospital setting. BMJ Health & Care Informatics
Academic article
Tørring, Marte Fossflaten; Logacjov, Aleksej; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Ustad, Astrid; Roeleveld, Karin; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2024) Validation of two novel human activity recognition models for typically developing children and children with Cerebral Palsy. PLOS ONE
Academic article
Müller, Helen Martha; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Vereijken, Beatrix; Baumeister, Jochen. (2024) Exergaming interventions for older adults: The effect of game characteristics on gameplay. Experimental Gerontology
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2024) Tverrfaglig praksis i forskning: Studenters erfaringer fra deltakelse i et universitetskommuneprosjekt. Uniped - Tidsskrift for universitets- og høgskolepedagogikk
Academic article
Trollebø, Stine Øverengen; Taraldsen, Kristin; Heiland, Jonas Saur; Hawley-Hague, Helen; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2024) Uncovering perspectives on physical activity in nursing homes: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of healthcare professionals and family caregivers. BMC Health Services Research
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Sandal, Louise Fleng; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Nicholl, Barbara I; Mork, Paul Jarle; Søgaard, Karen. (2023) Do age, gender, and education modify the effectiveness of app-delivered and tailored self-management support among adults with low back pain?—Secondary analysis of the SELFBACK randomised controlled trial. PLOS Digital Health
Academic article
Marcuzzi, Anna; Nordstoga, Anne Lovise; Bach, Kerstin; Aasdahl, Lene; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2023) Effect of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Self-Management App on Musculoskeletal Health in Patients With Neck and/or Low Back Pain Referred to Specialist Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open
Academic article
Müller, Helen Martha; Baumeister, Jochen; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Vereijken, Beatrix; Skjæret-Maroni, Nina. (2023) Exergaming in older adults: the effects of game characteristics on brain activity and physical activity. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Academic article
Gagnat, Yngvild; Oudenhoven, Laura M.; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin. (2022) Energy cost of gait in children and the effect of speed, age, and body size. Gait & Posture
Academic article
Marcuzzi, Anna; Bach, Kerstin; Nordstoga, Anne Lovise; Bertheussen, Gro Falkener; Ashikhmin, Ilya; Boldermo, Nora. (2021) Individually tailored self-management app-based intervention (selfBACK) versus a self-management web-based intervention (e-Help) or usual care in people with low back and neck pain referred to secondary care: protocol for a multiarm randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open
Academic article
Goihl, Tobias; Ihlen, Espen Alexander F.; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Ustad, Astrid; Roeleveld, Karin; Brændvik, Siri Merete. (2021) Effects of Ankle-Foot Orthoses on acceleration and energy cost of walking in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Prosthetics and orthotics international
Academic article
Bach, Kerstin; Kongsvold, Atle Austnes; Bårdstu, Hilde Bremseth; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Kjærnli, Håkon Slåtten; Herland, Sverre. (2021) A Machine Learning Classifier for Detection of Physical Activity Types and Postures During Free-Living. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (JMPB)
Academic article
Sandal, Louise Fleng; Bach, Kerstin; Øverås, Cecilie K.; Svendsen, Malene Jagd; Dalager, Tina; Jensen, Jesper Stejnicher Drongstrup. (2021) Effectiveness of App-Delivered, Tailored Self-management Support for Adults With Lower Back Pain–Related Disability A selfBACK Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Internal Medicine
Academic article
Heggenhougen, Vera; Trollebø, Stine Øverengen; Berge, Gunveig; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Goihl, Tobias; Gagnat, Yngvild. (2021) Use and user perception of ankle foot orthoses in ambulant children with cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Roeleveld, Karin; Oudenhoven, Laura M.; Gagnat, Yngvild; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2021) Energy cost of walking in typically developing children – Details related to its dependency on bodyweight and walking speed. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Renberg, Julie; Christiansen, Maren Trones; Wiggen, Øystein; Roeleveld, Karin; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Reinertsen, Randi Eidsmo. (2020) Metabolic rate and muscle activation level when wearing state-of-the-art cold-weather protective clothing during level and inclined walking. Applied Ergonomics
Academic article
Eken, Maaike M.; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Houdijk, Han; Dallmeijer, Annet J.; Roeleveld, Karin. (2018) Lower limb muscle fatigue during walking in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Academic article
Skjæret-Maroni, Nina; Bardal, Ellen Marie. (2018) Eldre og exergaming – hvordan beveger de seg egentlig?. Fysioterapeuten
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Roeleveld, Karin. (2017) Reliability of gait speed in children - effects of instruction, distance and age. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Børseth-Vassend, Ane H.; Tuffaha, Mutaz; Roeleveld, Karin; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin. (2017) Increased gait variability during 5-min walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP) detected with on the feet placed accelerometers. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Bårdstu, Hilde; Ihlen, Espen Alexander F.; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2016) Detection of physical activity types with accelerometers in adolescents in free-living settings. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Maalen-Johansen, Ingvild Koren; Roeleveld, Karin. (2016) The use of activity monitors for the estimation of energy expenditure during walking in children with cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Ustad, Astrid; Brændvik, Siri Merete; Roeleveld, Karin. (2016) Identification of physical behavior in children. Do we need age-specific classification algorithms?. Gait & Posture
Abstract
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin; Ihlen, Espen Alexander F.; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2016) Micro movements of the upper limb in fibromyalgia: The relation to proprioceptive accuracy and visual feedback. Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2015) Aerobic and cardiovascular autonomic adaptations to moderate intensity endurance exercise in patients with fibromyalgia. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Academic article
Mork, Paul Jarle; Vik, Kirsti Lund; Moe, Børge; Lier, Ragnhild; Bardal, Ellen Marie; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund. (2013) Sleep problems, exercise and obesity and risk of chronic musculoskeletal pain: The Norwegian HUNT study. European Journal of Public Health
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Olsen, Trond Vegar; Ettema, Gerardus Johannes C; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2013) Metabolic rate, cardiac response, and aerobic capacity in fibromyalgia: A case-control study. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
Academic article
Bardal, Ellen Marie; Roeleveld, Karin; Johansen, Tonje Okkenhaug; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2012) Upper limb position control in fibromyalgia. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Academic article

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