Lydia Willemse MSc
doctoral researcher
TSB: Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
TSB: Tranzo
A.A.M.Willemse@tilburguniversity.edu
Room
RP 232
Bio
Lydia has a research focus on the biomechanics of human motion and the involvement of muscles. Additionally, she is interested in the way technology can be used to improve someones health.
Thanks to the NWO and Fontys Lydia got a financial grant in 2019 enabling her to work for a period of 5 years on the STIFF (STrengthening the Intrinsic Foot Flexor muscles) project, a joint PhD project of KU leuven and Tilburg University in collaboration with Fontys School for Allied Health Professions. The aim of the project is to improve fall prevention for older adults by studying the role of the intrinsic foot muscles in gait and balance in older adults.
Recent publications
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Attitudes towards a sensor-feedback technology in gait rehabilitation…
Nieboer, M., Jie, L., Willemse, L., Peek, S., Braun, S., & Wouters, E. (2023). Attitudes towards a sensor-feedback technology in gait rehabilitation of patients after stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 18(6), 889-895. -
Plantar intrinsic foot muscle activation during functional exercises …
Willemse, L., Wouters, E. J. M., Pisters, M. F., & Vanwanseele, B. (2023). Plantar intrinsic foot muscle activation during functional exercises compared to isolated foot exercises in younger adults. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. Advance online publication. -
Intra-assessor reliability and measurement error of ultrasound measur…
Willemse, L., Wouters, E. J. M., Pisters, M. F., & Vanwanseele, B. (2022). Intra-assessor reliability and measurement error of ultrasound measures for foot muscle morphology in older adults using a tablet-based ultrasound machine. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 15, Article 6. -
The effect of interventions anticipated to improve plantar intrinsic …
Willemse, L., Wouters, E. J. M., Bronts, H. M., Pisters, M. F., & Vanwanseele, B. (2022). The effect of interventions anticipated to improve plantar intrinsic foot muscle strength on fall-related dynamic function in adults: A systematic review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 15, Article 3.