Country
Sweden
Bio
Dr. Clare Ardern is a senior researcher at Sophiahemmet University in Stockholm, Sweden, and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. With expertise in sports medicine and meta-research, Dr. Ardern’s research has focused on (i) return to sport after injury (rates, determinants of success, improving the clinical approach) and (ii) how high-calibre meta-research (including systematic reviews, network meta-analyses, and clinical practice guidelines) can help clinicians make quality decisions. Her teaching focuses on helping clinicians interpret and apply research in clinical practice. Dr. Ardern has an extensive publication record, including contributions to consensus statements and clinical practice guidelines (British Medical Journal, Nature, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews). She has presented at national and international conferences including World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy, International Olympic Committee World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, and the International Conference on Medicine and Science in Athletics.