Maaike Esselaar

Dr. Maaike Esselaar is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University specializing in motor control and brain-muscle communication. Her research focuses on biomechanics, EEG/EMG analysis, and clinical applications in conditions like Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Developmental Coordination Disorder. With over eight years of research experience, she leads multidisciplinary projects on motor skill enhancement interventions for clinical populations.

Her work spans action observation, motor imagery, and motor cognition, with findings presented at international conferences. Current research emphasizes translating neurophysiological insights into practical clinical solutions.