Personal profile
External positions
Visiting Professor, Loughborough University
1-Aug-2013 → 1-Aug-2019
International staff Professor, University of Pittsburgh
1-Sept-2005 → 1-Sept-2021
Special Guest Lecturer, KU Leuven, Faculty of Human Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
1-Oct-1995 → 1-Oct-2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Association between upper-limb isometric strength and handcycling performance in elite athletes
Muchaxo, R. E. A., de Groot, S., Kouwijzer, I., van der Woude, L. H. V., Nooijen, C. F. J. & Janssen, T. W. J., 2025, In: Sports biomechanics. 24, 10, p. 2836-2855 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Associations between meeting exercise guidelines and mental health and life satisfaction in individuals with spinal cord injury: a longitudinal handcycle training study
HandbikeBattle group, Kouwijzer, I., van Leeuwen, C. M. C., Postma, K., Valent, L. J. M., van der Woude, L. H. V. & de Groot, S., 14-Aug-2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Disability and Rehabilitation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Development of a Standardized Protocol to Measure the (An)aerobic Capacity on a Roller Ergometer Among Wheelchair Athletes
Janssen, R. J. F., Vegter, R. J. K., Houdijk, H., van der Woude, L. H. V. & de Groot, S., Apr-2025, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 25, 4, 12 p., e12275.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Effects of restraining forces on propulsion and other gait characteristics during treadmill walking post-stroke
Minkes-Weiland, S., Houdijk, H., Floor, S., Hartman, P. P., Reinders-Messelink, H. A., van der Woude, L. H. V. & den Otter, A. R., Dec-2025, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 130, 9 p., 106664.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Effects of Unilateral Swing Leg Resistance on Propulsion and Other Gait Characteristics During Treadmill Walking in Able-Bodied Individuals
Minkes-Weiland, S., Houdijk, H., Reinders-Messelink, H. A., van der Woude, L. H. V., Hartman, P. P. & den Otter, R., Dec-2025, In: Biomechanics (Switzerland). 5, 4, 15 p., 71.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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Luc van der Woude Lecture
Hoekstra, F. (Speaker) & van der Woude, L. (Invited speaker)
21-May-2025Activity: Talk and presentation › Academic presentation › Academic
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KU Leuven (External organisation)
van der Woude, L. (Member)
Nov-2024Activity: Membership › Professional
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Biophysical effects of steering on asynchronous and synchronous submaximal handcycle ergometry in able-bodied men.
Kraaijenbrink, C. (Speaker), Vegter, R. (Contributor), Ostertag, N. (Contributor), Janssens, L. (Contributor), Vanlandewijck, Y. (Contributor), van der Woude, L. (Contributor) & Wagner, H. (Contributor)
29-Jul-2021Activity: Talk and presentation › Academic presentation › Academic
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Examination Committee of PhD student Joeke van Santen
van der Woude, L. (Member of PhD Examining Committee)
3-Dec-2021Activity: Examination, teaching and supervision › Supervision and examination of PhD students of the UG › Academic
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Biophysical aspects of handcycling performance in rehabilitation, daily life and recreational sports; a narrative review.
Kraaijenbrink, C. (Speaker), Vegter, R. (Contributor), de Groot, S. (Contributor), Arnet, U. (Contributor), Valent, L. J. M. (Contributor), Verellen, J. (Contributor), Breukelen, K. V. (Contributor), Hettinga, F. (Contributor), Perret, C. (Contributor), Abel, T. (Contributor), Goosey-Tolfrey, V. L. (Contributor) & van der Woude, L. (Contributor)
22-Nov-2021Activity: Talk and presentation › Academic presentation › Academic
Datasets
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Dataset: Three weeks of wheelchair racing propulsion practice in able-bodied novices
De Klerk, R. (Contributor), Van Der Jagt, G. (Contributor), Veeger, D. (Contributor), Van Der Woude, L. (Contributor) & Vegter, R. (Contributor), University of Groningen, 6-Jul-2021
DOI: 10.34894/ebjbmf
Dataset
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Additional file 6: of Effects of variable practice on the motor learning outcomes in manual wheelchair propulsion
Leving, M. T. (Creator), Vegter, R. (Contributor), De Groot, S. (Contributor) & Van der Woude, L. H. V. (Contributor), figshare, 23-Nov-2016
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3625607_d6
Dataset
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What affects the implementation of lifestyle interventions in patients with osteoarthritis? A multidisciplinary focus group study among healthcare professionals
Bouma, S. E. (Creator), Beek, van, J. (Creator), Alma, M. A. (Creator), Diercks, R. L. (Creator), van der Woude, L. H. V. (Creator), van den Akker-Scheek, I. (Creator) & Stevens, M. (Creator), Taylor & Francis Group, 14-Jan-2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.17159120, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/_What_affects_the_implementation_of_lifestyle_interventions_in_patients_with_osteoarthritis_A_multidisciplinary_focus_group_study_among_healthcare_professionals_/17159120
Dataset
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Additional file 6: of Effects of variable practice on the motor learning outcomes in manual wheelchair propulsion
Leving, M. T. (Contributor), Vegter, R. (Contributor), De Groot, S. (Contributor) & Van der Woude, L. H. V. (Contributor), University of Groningen, 23-Nov-2016
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3625607_d6.v1
Dataset
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Dataset for manuscript entitled 'Biophysical effects of steering on synchronous and asynchronous submaximal handcycle ergometry in able-bodied men'
Kraaijenbrink, C. (Contributor), Vegter, R. J. (Contributor), Ostertag, N. (Contributor), Janssens, L. (Contributor), Vanlandewijck, Y. (Contributor), Van Der Woude, L. H. (Contributor) & Wagner, H. (Contributor), University of Groningen, 18-May-2021
DOI: 10.34894/lhgif1
Dataset
Press/Media
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Split-Belt Sticks: Gait Adaptation That Lasts Weeks
Buurke, T. J. W., Sharma, N., Swart, S. B., van der Woude, L. H. V., den Otter, R. & Lamoth, C. J. C.
19/05/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research › Popular
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Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport – 15 years, 15 stories
01/10/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Academic
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‘Het gevoel van samen lijkt een beetje verdwenen’, Dwarslaesie Magazine
01/03/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities › Popular
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The feeling of togetherness slightly fades away (Dutch)
08/01/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Professional
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Groningen researchers leading in global research on the rehabilitation of spinal cord injury in the past two decades
van der Woude, L. H. V., Post, M. W. M. & de Groot, S.
17/12/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Academic
Prizes
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SHARE - Top Publication Award
Klerk, de, R. (Recipient), Lutjeboer, T. (Recipient), Vegter, R. (Recipient) & van der Woude, L. H. V. (Recipient), 27-Nov-2018
Prize › Academic
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The top 50 most cited publications in Disability Sport: a bibliometric analysis
Woude, van der, L. (Recipient), 1-Jan-2018
Prize: Other distinction › Academic
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