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Olavi Airaksinen

Olavi Airaksinen

Professor, Emeritus

Professor of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in UEF (Physiatrics). MD PhD, Chairman and Cli...

Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences

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My main research areas are low back pain, electromyography, pain and sports medicine. On these fields I have supervised 25 PhD students and more will be coming.

I have published up to now 185 Original articles (published or accepted for publication) in peer reviewed indexed International Journals, over 50 other articles, two review articles in International Journals an eight review articles in Finnish Journals, over 30 chapters of books and 58 other publications and over 200 communications in International Medical Congresses concerning of the following topics: pain management, treatment of oedema, diagnostics and treatment of low back pain, diagnostics and treatment of sports injuries and the use of surface EMG as measurement of muscle fatigue and muscular activity.

One of my biggest research projects is collaboration with the WOMEN-UP – EU Horizon 2020 funded development and research project with Catalonian University (Barcelona) and Amsterdam Medical Center (2014-2019). Other productive projects was in the beginning of millennium (1999-2006) COST B 13 – Clinical Practice Guidelines for Low Back Pain. On the field of analysing the EMG signal I have been collaborating with project of “Parkinson EMG” funded several times by Finnish Technology foundation and Finnish Science Academy.

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Pain Neuromodulation Group 01.01.2022 -

Publications

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Ageing and higher BMI explain movement control impairment distinctly better than chronic pain and its contributing factors: A cross-sectional study of 161 subjects with chronic low back pain and 42 pain-free controls
Mikkonen, Jani; Reito, Aleksi; Luomajoki, Hannu; Airaksinen, Olavi; Takatalo, Jani; Pesonen, Janne; Leinonen, Ville. 2025. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 38: 605-615 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Acute injuries in male elite ice hockey players. A prospective cohort study
Hirvelä, Jussi; Tuominen, Markku; Airaksinen, Olavi; Hänninen, Timo; Lindblad, Niklas; Ryhänen, Hilkka; Tikanto, Jukka; Parkkari, Jari. 2024. JSAMS plus. 4: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Dimensionality, reliability, and validity of the Finnish version of the pain catastrophizing scale in chronic low back pain
Mikkonen, Jani; Leinonen, Ville; Lähdeoja, Tuomas; Holopainen, Riikka; Ekström, Kristian; Koho, Petteri; Airaksinen, Olavi; Luciano, Juan V; Navarrete, Jaime; Neblett, Randy. 2024. Scandinavian journal of pain. 24: . 20240034 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Identical movement control exercises with and without synchronized breathing for chronic non-specific low back pain:A randomized pilot trial
Mikkonen, Jani; Luomajoki, Hannu; Airaksinen, Olavi; Goubert, Liesbet; Pratscher, Steven; Leinonen, Ville. 2024. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 37: 1561-1571 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Neuropathic Pain Medication and Antidepressant Use after Disability Pension in Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome
Kaijankoski, Hanna; Nissen, Mette; Ikäheimo, Tiina-Mari; von und zu Fraunberg, Mikael; Airaksinen, Olavi; Huttunen, Jukka. 2024. Pain research & management. 2024: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Protocol of identical exercise programs with and without specific breathing techniques for the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain: randomized feasibility trial with two-month follow-up
Mikkonen, Jani; Luomajoki, Hannu; Airaksinen, Olavi; Goubert, Liesbet; Leinonen, Ville. 2023. Bmc musculoskeletal disorders. 24: . 354 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
To what degree patient-reported symptoms of central sensitization, kinesiophobia, disability, sleep, and life quality associated with 24-h heart rate variability and actigraphy measurements?
Mikkonen, Jani; Kupari; Saana; Tarvainen, Mika; Neblett, Randy; Airaksinen, Olavi; Luomajoki, Hannu; Leinonen, Ville. 2023. Pain practice. 2024; 24: 609-619 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Disability Pension Did Not Reduce Opioid Use Among Patients With Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Who Were Trialed and Implanted for Spinal Cord Stimulation
Kaijankoski, Hanna; Nissen, Mette; Pesonen, Janne; Ikäheimo, Tiina-Mari; von und zu Fraunberg, Mikael; Airaksinen, Olavi; Huttunen, Jukka. 2022. Pain physician. 25: E739-E748 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Postural sway does not differentiate individuals with chronic low back pain, single and multisite chronic musculoskeletal pain, or pain-free controls: a cross-sectional study of 229 subjects
Mikkonen, Jani; Leinonen, Ville; Kaski, Diego; Hartvigsen, Jan; Luomajoki, Hannu; Selander, Tuomas; Airaksinen, Olavi. 2022. Spine journal. 22: 1523-1534 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Retention of tissue texture change after cervical muscle energy and high velocity low amplitude intervention: Implications for treatment intervals
Barnes, Precious L; Casella, Frank J; Lai, Hilda; Airaksinen, Olavi; Kuchera, Michael L. 2022. Journal of osteopathic medicine. 122: 203-209 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Treatment of Sciatica and Lumbar Radiculopathy with an Intervertebral Foramen Opening Protocol: Pilot Study in a Hospital Emergency and In-patient Setting
Shacklock, Michael; Rade, Marinko; Poznic, Siniša; Marčinko, Anita; Fredericson, Michael; Kröger, Heikki; Kankaanpää, Markku; Airaksinen, Olavi. 2022. Physiotherapy theory and practice. [Published online: 06 Mar 2022]: 1-11 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Psychophysical Validation of the Pain and Sleep Questionnaire Three-Item Index in Finnish
Mikkonen, Jani; Leinonen, Ville; Luomajoki, Hannu; Kaski, Diego; Kupari, Saana; Tarvainen, Mika; Selander, Tuomas; Airaksinen, Olavi. 2021. Journal of clinical medicine. 10: 4887 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Finnish version of the central sensitization inventory and its relationship with dizziness and postural control
Mikkonen, Jani; Luomajoki, Hannu; Airaksinen, Olavi; Neblett, Randy; Selander, Tuomas; Leinonen, Ville. 2021. Bmc neurology. 21: 141 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Extending the straight leg raise test for improved clinical evaluation of sciatica: reliability of hip internal rotation or ankle dorsiflexion
Pesonen, Janne; Shacklock, Michael; Rantanen, Pekka; Mäki, Jussi; Karttunen, Lauri; Kankaanpää, Markku; Airaksinen, Olavi; Rade, Marinko. 2021. Bmc musculoskeletal disorders. 22: 303 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Extending the straight leg raise test for improved clinical evaluation of sciatica: validity and diagnostic performance with reference to the magnetic resonance imaging
Pesonen, Janne; Shacklock, Michael; Suomalainen, Juha-Sampo; Karttunen, Lauri; Mäki, Jussi; Airaksinen, Olavi; Rade, Marinko. 2021. Bmc musculoskeletal disorders. 22: 808 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Preoperative Predictors of Better Long-Term Functional Ability and Decreased Pain Following LSS Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study with a 10-year Follow-Up Period
Tuomainen, I; Pesonen, J; Rade, M; Pakarinen, M; Leinonen, V; Kröger, H; Airaksinen, O; Aalto, T. 2020. Spine. 45: 776-783 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
High Postural Sway Is an Independent Risk Factor for Osteoporotic Fractures but Not for Mortality in Elderly Women
Qazi, Sarang Latif; Sirola, Joonas; Kröger, Heikki; Honkanen, Risto; Isanejad, Masoud; Airaksinen, Olavi; Rikkonen, Toni. 2019. Journal of bone and mineral research. 34: 817-824 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Normalization of Spinal Cord Displacement With the Straight Leg Raise and Resolution of Sciatica in Patients With Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation: A 1.5-year Follow-up Study
Pesonen, Janne; Rade, Marinko; Könönen, Mervi; Marttila, Jarkko; Shacklock, Michael; Vanninen, Ritva; Kankaanpää, Markku; Airaksinen, Olavi. 2019. Spine. 44: 1064-1077 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Effect of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Early Disability Pension in 198 Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Patients: Case-Control Study
Kaijankoski, Hanna; Nissen, Mette; Ikäheimo, Tiina-Mari; von und zu Fraunberg, Mikael; Airaksinen, Olavi Huttunen, Jukka. 2018. Neurosurgery. 2019; 84: 1225-1232 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Preoperative sense of coherence associated with the 10-year outcomes of lumbar spinal stenosis surgery
Sinikallio, S; Pakarinen, M; Tuomainen, I; Airaksinen, O; Viinamäki, H; Aalto, TJ. 2017. Journal of health psychology. 2019; 24: 989-9971-9 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

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Ageing and higher BMI explain movement control impairment distinctly better than chronic pain and its contributing factors: A cross-sectional study of 161 subjects with chronic low back pain and 42 pain-free controls

Acute injuries in male elite ice hockey players. A prospective cohort study

Dimensionality, reliability, and validity of the Finnish version of the pain catastrophizing scale in chronic low back pain

Identical movement control exercises with and without synchronized breathing for chronic non-specific low back pain:A randomized pilot trial

Neuropathic Pain Medication and Antidepressant Use after Disability Pension in Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome

Protocol of identical exercise programs with and without specific breathing techniques for the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain: randomized feasibility trial with two-month follow-up

To what degree patient-reported symptoms of central sensitization, kinesiophobia, disability, sleep, and life quality associated with 24-h heart rate variability and actigraphy measurements?

Disability Pension Did Not Reduce Opioid Use Among Patients With Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Who Were Trialed and Implanted for Spinal Cord Stimulation

Postural sway does not differentiate individuals with chronic low back pain, single and multisite chronic musculoskeletal pain, or pain-free controls: a cross-sectional study of 229 subjects

Retention of tissue texture change after cervical muscle energy and high velocity low amplitude intervention: Implications for treatment intervals

Treatment of Sciatica and Lumbar Radiculopathy with an Intervertebral Foramen Opening Protocol: Pilot Study in a Hospital Emergency and In-patient Setting

Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Psychophysical Validation of the Pain and Sleep Questionnaire Three-Item Index in Finnish

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Finnish version of the central sensitization inventory and its relationship with dizziness and postural control

Extending the straight leg raise test for improved clinical evaluation of sciatica: reliability of hip internal rotation or ankle dorsiflexion

Extending the straight leg raise test for improved clinical evaluation of sciatica: validity and diagnostic performance with reference to the magnetic resonance imaging

Preoperative Predictors of Better Long-Term Functional Ability and Decreased Pain Following LSS Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study with a 10-year Follow-Up Period

High Postural Sway Is an Independent Risk Factor for Osteoporotic Fractures but Not for Mortality in Elderly Women

Normalization of Spinal Cord Displacement With the Straight Leg Raise and Resolution of Sciatica in Patients With Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation: A 1.5-year Follow-up Study

Effect of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Early Disability Pension in 198 Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Patients: Case-Control Study

Preoperative sense of coherence associated with the 10-year outcomes of lumbar spinal stenosis surgery