PT Pro Talk

Ep 179 - Assessing Neck Function with the NeckCare System with Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir


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💭”The NeckCare system is a medical device that streams head movement data and is intended to evaluate the functional performance of the cervical spine. ’ - Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir


Our guest Dr. Jóna Marín Ólafsdóttir, Ph.D, is Chief Research Officer at NeckCare, a medical technology company developing innovative solutions for the clinical assessment and rehabilitation of cervical spine disorders. At the intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and healthcare, her team is driving advancements in data-driven rehabilitation approaches that empower clinicians to make faster, smarter decisions and deliver more personalized care.

With a Ph.D. in biomechanics and degrees in mechanical engineering and mechatronics, Jóna’s expertise spans human movement analysis, modeling and simulation of neuromuscular responses, wearable sensors for clinical applications, and digital health innovation. At NeckCare, she is on a mission to advance the adoption of technology and quantitative methods in neck rehabilitation, helping clinicians and patients achieve better neck health outcomes.


📚You will learn about:

  • How NeckCare is revolutionizing neck assessment through real-time data and sensor technology, measuring ROM, joint position error, and sensorimotor control.

  • How clinicians apply these insights in treatment and research.

  • How NeckCare helps clinicians overcome tech challenges and boost patient motivation, and much more.


🔎 Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir’s resources of information: 

  • Dr. Julia Treleaven’s work

  • Professor Gwendolen Jull’s research

  • Professor Deborah Falla BPhty(Hons), PhD

  • Management of Neck Pain Disorders: a research informed approach - by Gwendolen Jull, Deborah Falla, Julia Treleaven, Shaun O'Leary

  • Dr. John J. Leddy - University of Buffalo

  • Kelly Cheever 

  • Julie Hides


📲 Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir’s contact information: 

Website: https://neckcare.com/

🐦X: @Neckcare

💻LinkedIn: NeckCare

📱Facebook: NeckCare

📸Instagram: neckcare_official


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