Presentation of Editor and Associate Editors for Advances in Physiotherapy

Abstract

During the years 1989 – 2003, Ari Heinonen worked at the UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland as a researcher and senior researcher. In addition, Professor Heinonen was a visiting scholar at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, during the years 1999 – 2001. He has been appointed the Canadian Research Chair in Physical Activity and Bone Health in 2002. Professor Heinonen ’ s scientifi c work has been focused on basic and applied research of the musculoskeletal system of the human body, concentrating on osteoporosis, falls and fractures, especially prevention. His research involves comprehensive investigations to discover which exercise modalities best improve the mechanical properties of skeleton and physical performance among various human target groups in order to fi nd exercise programs to help prevent osteoporosis and related bone fractures. His scientifi c work has involved children, athletic groups, injuries, and preand postmenopausal women, and has explored numerous research areas including exercise, calcium, biomechanics, exercise physiology, technology, sports medicine and physiotherapy.