Michael is a physiotherapist and Professor at the Department of Health Science and Technology at Aalborg University and at the Center for General Practice at Aalborg University. Michael is head of the Research Group “Musculoskeletal Health and Implementation”. The mission of MSK-Health is to generate research and conduct implementation research on how to best support people to manage their musculoskeletal health, and stay active, throughout the life span. A large proportion of this research aims to improve health in adolescents. Research and implementation are conducted in collaboration with clinical practice, end-users, and stakeholders, with the goal to support patients, parents and clinicians. Ultimately, this knowledge will be used to develop effective models of care to support an efficient health-care sector capable of supporting life-long musculoskeletal health. 

One day per week he works at Aalborg University hospital where he continues to be closely involved in clinical research and knowledge translation. Michael has published more than 210 peer-reviewed papers within the field of primary care, sports medicine and physiotherapy.