Field of work
I work as an associate professor at the masters programme in clinical physiotherapy, where I teach courses in movement science, biomechanics, exercise science and physiotherapy in acute and in subacute and longlasting musculoskeletal disorders.
I also teach at the bachelor programme in physiotherapy, in geriatrics, movement science and assessment and treatment of orthopaedic conditions.
I also work at the rehabilitation lab at HVL, with both research and teaching.
Courses taught
- MAFYS101: Body, movement, health and disease
- MAFYS320: Exercise science and biomechanics
- MAFYS521: Physiotherapy for traumatology and surgery
- MAFYS531: Physiotherapy in subacute andlonglasting musculoskeletal disorders.
Research areas
- Motor and cognitive functioning in older adults
- The use of exergaming and virtual environments in rehabilitation
- Return to sports and activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Research groups
Publications
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Ballistic strength training in adults with cerebral palsy may increase rate of force development in plantar flexors, but transition to walking remains unclear: a case series
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Theoretical Rationale for Design of Tasks in a Virtual Reality-Based Exergame for Rehabilitation Purposes
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Association Between Psychological Readiness and Knee Laxity and Their Predictive Value for Return to Sport in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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The Role of Psychological Readiness in Return to Sport Assessment After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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