Inleiding: Goed evenwicht is belangrijk om makkelijk te kunnen lopen. Bij evenwichtsstoornissen is het lopen bemoeilijkt. Daarom is er tijdens de periode van Stage 2 in 2017 een op augmented reality gebaseerd hulpmiddel ontwikkeld (werknaam: ‘Briljant’) dat moet helpen bij het bewaren van balans tijdens …

Het doel van dit onderzoek is om te bepalen of de spieractiviteit van de m. soleus beïnvloed kan worden door biofeedback op het spieractivatiepatroon van deze spier. Daarnaast wordt er bekeken welke compensatiestrategieën gebruikt worden om aan de feedback te voldoen. Met de uitkomsten kan een indicatie …

The standardized Mensendieck test (SMT) was developed to quantify posture, movement, gait, and respiration. In the hands of an experienced therapist, the SMT is proven to be a reliable tool. It is unclear whether posture, movement, gait, and respiration are related to the degree of functional disability …

Purpose: This study examined the effects of a giant (4×3 m) exercising board game intervention on ambulatory physical activity (PA) and a broader array of physical and psychological outcomes among nursing home residents. Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental longitudinal study was carried out …

For creating sports innovations we need tools to collect data on physical activity behaviour. Collecting data is time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, sharing data and using it to answer multiple research questions is desirable. Especially in larger multidisciplinary research projects, it is beneficial …

Abstract Introduction Stroke survivors often fall during walking. To reduce fall risk, gait testing and training with avoidance of virtual obstacles is gaining popularity. However, it is unknown whether and how virtual obstacle crossing is associated with fall risk. Aim The present study assessed …

Background: Steady-state gait characteristics appear promising as predictors of falls in stroke survivors. However, assessing how stroke survivors respond to actual gait perturbations may result in better fall predictions. We hypothesize that stroke survivors who fall have a diminished ability to adequately …

Dissertation Free University Amsterdam in order to obtain the degree of doctor in the year 2017

In order to achieve a level of community involvement and physical independence, being able to walk is the primary aim of many stroke survivors. It is therefore one of the most important goals during rehabilitation. Falls are common in all stages after stroke. Reported fall rates in the chronic stage …