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Prof. Dr. Joke SPILDOOREN serves as a Senior Lecturer at Hasselt University's Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy. She maintains an active research profile while holding leadership positions including Chair of the Bachelor and Master Examination Committees for Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy.
Her research interests focus on geriatric rehabilitation, with particular expertise in balance control, vertigo treatment in elderly populations, dementia rehabilitation through exercise and music interventions, and the impact of frailty syndrome in cardiovascular disease patients. Her work bridges clinical practice with scientific inquiry to improve rehabilitation outcomes for aging populations.
Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on neurological rehabilitation, particularly Parkinson's disease gait disorders and cognitive-motor interactions. Her research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches combining exercise physiology, neuroscience, and geriatric medicine to address complex rehabilitation challenges in aging populations.
Scientific Awards:
- Young research award 2021 from Stichting Alzheimer onderzoek (Alzheimer Research Foundation)
Prof. SPILDOOREN actively mentors six doctoral candidates across various aspects of rehabilitation science, with current projects examining vertigo treatment in elderly, music-based exercise interventions for dementia patients, and balance control mechanisms. Her research portfolio includes 15 active projects totaling over €1.2 million in funding, with significant grants from Alzheimer Research Foundation and external partnerships.
She leads the Rehabilitation Sciences Research Group and contributes to the interdisciplinary 'Interdisciplinary Learning Workplace' project, focusing on community service learning within evolving rehabilitation contexts.
