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Hire Dr. Maaike E.

South Africa

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Postdoctoral research fellow at Stellenbosch University | PhD in Medicine (Rehabilitation) | Expert in Matlab & SPSS

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I am a postdoctoral research fellow and an academic consultant specializing in health sciences with a focus on: quantitative research, biomechanics, musculoskeletal analysis, rehabilitation science, public health, epidemiology, injury and prevention, physiology and general health education. During my time as a professional and academic over the last eight years, I have developed a passion for teaching, research and writing. In line with these passions, I look forward to imparting my knowledge, skills and values. I have assessed over 30 literature reviews and thesis for post-graduate students. I have also written a number of papers, which includes more than 10 of my international accredited academic publications in high impact journals. I also have experience in assisting post-graduate students with their research writing and editing their theses prior to submission for examination. In addition, I have been on the quality committee of the epidemiological research institute in Amsterdam from 2013-2016. I believe that my training and eight years’ experience in academia, working with students and professionals alike, has prepared me to be effective for an array of projects.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biomechanics
• ☆ Exercise & Fitness
• ☆ Medicine
• ☆ Kinesiology & Exercise Science
• ☆ Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
• ☆ Developmental Disabilities

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing

Research Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Postdoctoral fellow

Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science

August 2017 - Present

Education

PhD (Rehabilitation Medicine)

VU University Medical Center

February 2012 - February 2016

MSc (Human Movement Sciences)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

August 2010 - July 2011

BSc (Human Movement Science)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

August 2007 - July 2010

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Maaike M. Eken, Robert P. Lamberts, Susanne Koschnick, Jacques Du Toit, Berendina E. Veerbeek, Nelleke G. Langerak(2019). Lower Extremity Strength Profile in Ambulatory Adults with Cerebral Palsy and Spastic Diplegia: Norm Values and Reliability for Hand-Held Dynamometry . {PM}{\&}R. 12. (6). p. 573--580. Wiley

Maaike M Eken, Siri M Braendvik, Ellen Marie Bardal, Han Houdijk, Annet J Dallmeijer, Karin Roeleveld(2018). Lower limb muscle fatigue during walking in children with cerebral palsy . Developmental Medicine {\&} Child Neurology. 61. (2). p. 212--218. Wiley

M.M. Eken, J. Harlaar, A.J. Dallmeijer, E. de Waard, C.A. M van Bennekom, H. Houdijk(2017). Squat test performance and execution in children with and without cerebral palsy . Clinical Biomechanics. 41. p. 98--105. Elsevier {BV}

Eken, M.M., Braendvik, S.M., Houdijk, H., Dallmeijer, A., Marie Bardal, E., Roeleveld, K.(2017). P55: Lower limb muscle fatigue during walking in children with spastic cerebral palsy . Gait and Posture.

Eken, M.M., Harlaar, J., Dallmeijer, A.J., de Waard, E., van Bennekom, C.A.M., Houdijk, H.(2017). Squat test performance and execution in children with and without cerebral palsy . Clinical Biomechanics. 41. p. 98-105.

Eken, M.M., Houdijk, H., Doorenbosch, C.A.M., Kiezebrink, F.E.M., van Bennekom, C.A.M., Harlaar, J., Dallmeijer, A.J.(2016). Relations between muscle endurance and subjectively reported fatigue, walking capacity, and participation in mildly affected adolescents with cerebral palsy . Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 58. (8). p. 814-821.

Eken, M.M., Dallmeijer, A.J., Doorenbosch, C.A.M., Dekkers, H., Becher, J.G., Houdijk, H.(2016). Coactivation during dynamometry testing in adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy . Physical Therapy. 96. (9). p. 1438-1447.

Eken, M.M., Dallmeijer, A.J., Doorenbosch, C.A., Dekkers, H., Becher, J.G., Houdijk, H.(2014). Assessment of muscle endurance of the knee extensor muscles in adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy using a submaximal repetitions-to-fatigue protocol . Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 95. (10). p. 1888-1894.

Koopman, A.D.M., Eken, M.M., Van Bezeij, T., Valent, L.J.M., Houdijk, H.(2013). Does clinical rehabilitationimpose suficient cardiorespiratory strain to improve aerobic fitness . Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 45. (1). p. 92-98.

Eken, M.M., Dallmeijer, A.J., Houdijk, H., Doorenbosch, C.A.M.(2013). Muscle fatigue during repetitive voluntary contractions: A comparison between children with cerebral palsy, typically developing children and young healthy adults . Gait and Posture. 38. (4). p. 962-967.