Publications by authors named "H Houdijk"
Objectives: To investigate the acute (directly post-stretching) and long-term (≥1 week of treatment) effects of stretching type, duration, and intensity on joint range of motion (ROM) and stiffness in ankle contractures.
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- The RYSEN body weight support device allows for versatile overground gait training and can be enhanced with augmented reality (RYSEN-AR), aiming to compare it with conventional gait training (CGT) in rehabilitation settings.
- Eleven stroke and spinal cord injury patients participated in the study, where their training intensity was monitored through heart rate and trunk accelerometry, while they provided feedback on their balance confidence and training experiences.
- Results showed no significant differences in training intensity or goals between RYSEN/RYSEN-AR and CGT, but confidence in balance control was notably higher with RYSEN-AR, indicating the need for further research on maximizing the benefits of RYSEN in rehabilitation.
Background: Individuals after stroke walk with different step parameters and consequently with different margins of stability compared to able-bodied peers. These differences might be a side effect of lower preferred walking speeds or primary limitations in regulating step parameters and margins of stability after stroke.
Methods: Twenty-eight individuals after stroke (separated into more impaired and less impaired based on speed) and fourteen able-bodied peers completed five walking trials on an instrumented treadmill at 70 %, 85 %, 100 %, 115 %, and 130 % of their preferred speed.
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- Robots that closely interact with people, like exoskeletons and medical devices, are set to improve our lives significantly, but their design is challenging due to human complexity and unpredictable responses.
- A new strategy called human-in-the-loop optimization helps overcome these challenges by tailoring device features to enhance user performance based on specific needs and contexts.
- This approach not only improves human-robot collaboration in research but also presents opportunities for developing new optimization techniques, ultimately aiming to create devices that better the human experience.
Aims: To describe the teaching strategies that physiotherapists currently employ in individual therapy sessions for children with DCD using the OPTIMAL theory for motor learning as a framework, focused on (1) autonomy (supporting autonomy vs. therapist-controlled), (2) expectancies (enhancing vs. lowering expectancies), and (3) attention (promoting an internal vs.
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