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Jaap H. van Dieën

Researcher at VU University Amsterdam

Publications -  482
Citations -  20482

Jaap H. van Dieën is an academic researcher from VU University Amsterdam. The author has contributed to research in topics: Trunk & Gait (human). The author has an hindex of 70, co-authored 452 publications receiving 17247 citations. Previous affiliations of Jaap H. van Dieën include University of British Columbia & University of Mannheim.

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Trunk muscle activation and associated lumbar spine joint shear forces under different levels of external forward force applied to the trunk

TL;DR: It is concluded that the response of the neuromuscular system to shear force challenges tends to increase rather than reduce the shear loading at the lumbar joint that is subjected to the highest shear forces.
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Mechanics of toe and heel landing in stepping down in ongoing gait

TL;DR: It is hypothesized that in toe landing, the leading leg can perform more negative work, to control the momentum gained during the descent, than in heel landing, and that heel landing may be preferred when stepping down small height differences, because it is less demanding especially for the plantar flexor muscles.
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Effects of age on force steadiness: A literature review and meta-analysis

TL;DR: The meta-analysis results are in line with motor unit loss as the main cause of the effect of ageing on force steadiness and this effect can partially explain decreased motor performance associated with ageing.
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Virtual reality balance training for elderly: Similar skiing games elicit different challenges in balance training

TL;DR: The results show the importance of assessing the movement challenge in games used for balance training, with adaptations led to a decrease in challenge in Wiiski, which might limit the effectiveness of the game as a balance-training tool.
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Postural sway and integration of proprioceptive signals in subjects with LBP

TL;DR: A model for control of postural sway is proposed that suggests that subjects with LBP use more co-contraction and less cognitive control, to maintain a standing balance when compared to subjects without LBP.