Joep Suskens

Dr. JJM (Joep) Suskens is a Researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, specializing in Equine Sciences. His work bridges veterinary medicine and human sports science, with significant contributions to understanding muscle physiology and biomechanics in both horses and humans. He is simultaneously pursuing his PhD at Amsterdam UMC in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, creating a unique interdisciplinary research profile.

His primary research expertise encompasses:

• Equine biomechanics and locomotion
• Human movement science and sports medicine
• Surface electromyography (sEMG) applications
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques
• Applied data science in life sciences
• Hamstring muscle function and injury prevention

Dr. Suskens' publication record demonstrates a dual research focus: investigating muscle function in human athletes (particularly regarding the Nordic Hamstring Exercise and injury prevention) and studying equine movement patterns. This cross-species approach applies similar biomechanical principles to both veterinary and human contexts, yielding insights valuable for both fields. His methodology combines advanced techniques including multichannel electromyography, diffusion tensor MRI, and computational data analysis using Matlab and SPSS.

His research has practical implications for equine healthcare, human sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation approaches, and performance optimization. With 8 documented research outputs between 2022-2023 (including 5 articles, 2 conference abstracts, and 1 editorial), he demonstrates active scholarly productivity in reputable journals such as the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports and Journal of Applied Biomechanics.