Caroline Navestad
- Physiotherapist
- Caroline.navestad@drdropin.no
- 24 07 77 05
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Physiotherapist and PT Caroline Navestad
Caroline can offer examination and treatment of acute and long-term musculoskeletal complaints, as well as rehabilitation after surgery. She works with neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, foot (plantar fasciitis), osteoarthritis, women's health and various pain problems, as well as sole adjustment.
With a background as a professional dancer, she also has expertise in treating injuries related to dance and movement. She is also very committed to women's health with a focus on physical health during pregnancy and after birth. She works with patients of all ages and uses bench treatment, shock wave therapy and adapted training exercises.
Caroline's treatment philosophy is based on a knowledge-based and holistic approach to her patients where coping, independence and increased quality of life are central goals.
Caroline is particularly interested in:
Back | Neck | Shoulder | Knee | Hip | Ankle | Foot | Rehabilitation | Training | Sports injuries
Additional services that Caroline offers:
✓ Shock wave therapy
✓ Personal trainer
✓ Foot analysis and custom insoles
Hvor kan du bestille time hos Caroline:
📍 Carl Berner (Dælenenggata 20, 0567 Oslo)
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Physiotherapist Caroline Navestad – Dr. Dropin Carl Berner
Caroline Navestad is a dedicated and clinically updated physiotherapist at Dr. Dropin Carl Berner, centrally located at Dælenenggata 20 in Oslo. She has extensive experience in the assessment, examination, and treatment of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Caroline is committed to a holistic approach, tailoring treatment plans that combine clinical therapy with targeted rehabilitation and exercise guidance.In her daily practice at Dr. Dropin Physical Medicine at Carl Berner, Caroline treats patients with a wide range of challenges. She offers specialized assistance for those seeking:
- Treatment of acute pain in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and knees.
- Post-operative follow-up and rehabilitation, focusing on safe progression.
- Management of chronic pain and repetitive strain injuries in the musculoskeletal system.
- Treatment and exercise guidance for pregnant women experiencing issues during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Treatment and consultation for acute and long-term dance-related injuries.
Located at Dælenenggata 20, Caroline provides patients in Oslo with easy access to a physiotherapist with experience from both the public and private sectors.
Clinical Experience and Specialized Expertise
Caroline Navestad has a diverse professional background, providing her with a unique understanding of various patient groups. She previously served as an intern physiotherapist at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, focusing particularly on the orthogeriatric ward and patients with hip fractures, as well as follow-up for patients with heart, lung, and stroke-related illnesses. Through her work in the municipal health services in Råde, she has gained significant expertise in:
- Neurological rehabilitation, including specialized follow-up via ParkinsonNet.
- Treating children and adults across various life stages and conditions, from health clinics to home-based care.
- Assistive technology assessment and facilitation for improved daily functioning.
Before joining Dr. Dropin, Caroline worked as a physiotherapist at Hopstock Helse in Sporveisgata, where she gained valuable clinical experience that she now brings to the Carl Berner clinic.
Education and Professional Development
Caroline Navestad is a licensed physiotherapist with a Bachelor’s degree from OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts (Dance) from Balettakademien in Stockholm. Following several years as a professional dancer, she has developed an extraordinary understanding of movement analysis and body control.To ensure that patients at Dr. Dropin Carl Berner always receive evidence-based treatment, Caroline has completed several certifications, including:
- ParkinsonNet Basic Course (Norwegian resource network for Parkinson's disease).
- Basic Course in NAV Assistive Technology Provision.
- HHRL Course (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
She has also contributed as a data plotter in the extensive research project at OsloMet, "Better before, better after," which investigated the effects of pre-habilitation for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery. She integrates this insight into research-based rehabilitation into her clinical practice at Dælenenggata 20.