Huub Maas

2025

Treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy: a scoping review of preclinical studies

Agyeman-Prempeh, N. O., Maas, H., Burchell, G. L., Millar, N. L., Moen, M. H. & Smit, T. H., 2025, In: PeerJ. 13, 1, p. e18143 e18143.

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2024

Constant torque stretching in ankle contractures results in greater changes in range of motion than constant angle or dynamic stretching: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Geusebroek, G., Buczny, J., Houdijk, H., Ziesemer, K. A., Maas, H. & van Dieën, J. H., 17 Dec 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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The Effect of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Hamstring Muscle Activity Distribution During High-Speed Running Estimated Using Multichannel Electromyography: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

Suskens, J. J. M., Maas, H., van Dieën, J. H., Kerkhoffs, G. M. M. J., Tol, J. L. & Reurink, G., 8 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 10 p.

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Stroke-induced excess in capillarization relative to oxidative capacity in rats is muscle specific

Degens, H., Paudyal, A., Kwakkel, G., Slevin, M. & Maas, H., Jul 2024, In: Physiological Reports. 12, 14, p. e16153 e16153.

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Mechanical Interaction Between the Tendons of the Extrinsic Finger Flexors

Maas, H., Geusebroek, G., Baan, G. C. & Veeger, H. E. J., Jun 2024, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 34, 6, p. 1-11 11 p., e14682.

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Corrigendum to “Constant force muscle stretching induces greater acute deformations and changes in passive mechanical properties compared to constant length stretching” [J. Biomech. 154 (2023) 111594]

Geusebroek, G., van Dieën, J. H., Hoozemans, M. J. M., Noort, W., Houdijk, H. & Maas, H., Mar 2024, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 166, 1 p., 111992.

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Knee movements cause changes in the firing behaviour of muscle spindles located within the mono-articular ankle extensor soleus in the rat

Maas, H. & Noort, W., 1 Jan 2024, In: Experimental Physiology. 109, 1, p. 125-134 10 p.

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2023

Creation of a decellularized vaginal matrix from healthy human vaginal tissue for potential vagina reconstruction: experimental studies

Sueters, J., Xiao, F., Roovers, J. P., Bouman, M. B., Groenman, F., Maas, H., Huirne, J. & Smit, T., Dec 2023, In: International journal of surgery (London, England). 109, 12, p. 3905-3918 14 p.

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Stab lesion of the L4/L5 intervertebral disc in the rat causes acute changes in disc bending mechanics

Xiao, F., van Dieën, J. H., Han, J. & Maas, H., Dec 2023, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 161, p. 1-8 8 p., 111830.

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The Effect of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Muscle Activity: A Multichannel Electromyography Randomized Controlled Trial

Suskens, J. J. M., Maas, H., van Dieën, J. H., Kerkhoffs, G. M. M. J., Goedhart, E. A., Tol, J. L. & Reurink, G., Dec 2023, In: Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 39, 6, p. 377-387 11 p.

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Morphology of proximal and distal human semitendinosus compartments and the effects of distal tendon harvesting for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Kositsky, A., Maas, H., Barrett, R. S., Kennedy, B., Stenroth, L., Korhonen, R. K., Vertullo, C. J., Diamond, L. E. & Saxby, D. J., Aug 2023, In: Journal of Anatomy. 243, 2, p. 297-310 14 p.

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Activity distribution among the hamstring muscles during high-speed running: A descriptive multichannel surface EMG study

Suskens, J. J. M., Tol, J. L., Kerkhoffs, G. M. M. J., Maas, H., van Dieën, J. H. & Reurink, G., Jun 2023, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 33, 6, p. 954-965 12 p.

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Constant force muscle stretching induces greater acute deformations and changes in passive mechanical properties compared to constant length stretching

Geusebroek, G., van Dieën, J. H., Hoozemans, M. J. M., Noort, W., Houdijk, H. & Maas, H., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 154, p. 1-11 11 p., 111594.

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Three-Dimensional Interactive Graphical Model of the Hindlimb Muscles of the Rat

Baan, G. C. & Maas, H., Jun 2023, In: Cells Tissues Organs. 212, 3, p. 215-219 5 p.

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Force transmission and interactions between synergistic muscles

Finni, T., de Brito Fontana, H. & Maas, H., May 2023, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 152, p. 1-11 11 p., 111575.

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Activity Distribution Among the Hamstring Muscles During the Nordic Hamstring Exercise: A Multichannel Surface Electromyography Study

Suskens, J. J. M., Reurink, G., Tol, J. L., Kerkhoffs, G. M. M. J., Goedhart, E. A., Maas, H. & van Dieën, J. H., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 39, 2, p. 69-79 11 p.

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Detection of intermuscular coordination based on the causality of empirical mode decomposition

Cruz-Montecinos, C., García-Massó, X., Maas, H., Cerda, M., Ruiz-del-Solar, J. & Tapia, C., Feb 2023, In: Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing. 61, 2, p. 497-509 13 p.

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2022

Chronic non-specific low back pain and ankle proprioceptive acuity in community-dwelling older adults

Xiao, F., Maas, H., van Dieën, J. H., Pranata, A., Adams, R. & Han, J., 24 Aug 2022, In: Neuroscience Letters. 786, p. 1-5 5 p., 136806.

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Altered neural control of gait and its association with pain and joint impairment in adults with haemophilic arthropathy: Clinical and methodological implications

Cruz-Montecinos, C., Maas, H., Cerda, M. & Pérez-Alenda, S., May 2022, In: Haemophilia. 28, 3, p. 497-504 8 p.

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The underlying mechanisms of improved balance after one and ten sessions of balance training in older adults

Alizadehsaravi, L., Koster, R. A. J., Muijres, W., Maas, H., Bruijn, S. M. & van Dieën, J. H., Feb 2022, In: Human Movement Science. 81, p. 1-14 14 p., 102910.

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Detection of epimuscular myofascial forces by Golgi tendon organs

Maas, H., Noort, W., Smilde, H. A., Vincent, J. A., Nardelli, P. & Cope, T. C., Jan 2022, In: Experimental Brain Research. 240, 1, p. 147-158 12 p.

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Greater Acute Changes in Passive Mechanical and Morphological Properties Following Constant Force Than Constant Length Muscle Stretching

Geusebroek, G., Dieën, J. H. V., Hoozemans, M. J. M., Noort, W., Houdijk, H. & Maas, H., 2022, In: SSRN Electronic Journal.

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2021

Three-dimensional interactive model of the hindlimb muscles of the rat

Maas, H. & Baan, G. C., 22 Dec 2021

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Negligible epimuscular myofascial force transmission between the human rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles in passive conditions

Héroux, M. E., Whitaker, R. M., Maas, H. & Herbert, R. D., Dec 2021, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 121, 12, p. 3369-3377 9 p.

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Changes in muscle–tendon unit length–force characteristics following experimentally induced photothrombotic stroke cannot be explained by changes in muscle belly structure

Paudyal, A., Degens, H., Baan, G. C., Noort, W., Slevin, M., van Wegen, E., Kwakkel, G. & Maas, H., Sept 2021, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 121, 9, p. 2509-2519 11 p.

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Modular reorganization of gait in chronic but not in artificial knee joint constraint

Cruz-Montecinos, C., Pérez-Alenda, S., Cerda, M. & Maas, H., Aug 2021, In: Journal of Neurophysiology. 126, 2, p. 516-531 16 p.

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Tendon Structure-Function Relationship in Health, Ageing and Injury

Maas, H. (Editor), Arndt, T. (Editor) & Franz, J. (Editor), Aug 2021, Frontiers Media. 117 p. (Frontiers Research Tpoics)

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No changes in muscle fibre type composition in rat multifidus muscle following lesion of the lumbar intervertebral disc

Docter, H., van den Hout, J. D., Noort, W., van Dieën, J. & Maas, H., Jul 2021, In: European Journal of Anatomy. 25, 4, p. 447-454 8 p.

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Editorial: Tendon Structure-Function Relationship in Health, Ageing, and Injury

Maas, H., Arndt, T. & Franz, J. R., Jun 2021, In: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 3, June, p. 1-2 2 p., 701815.

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2020

Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle Reduces Significantly Insulin Need in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Verkoelen, H., Govers, E., Maas, H. & Koek, G. H., 17 Aug 2020, In: Interventions in Obesity & Diabetes. 4, 4, p. 358-364 7 p.

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Force Transmission Between the Gastrocnemius and Soleus Sub-Tendons of the Achilles Tendon in Rat

Gains, C. C., Correia, J. C., Baan, G. C., Noort, W., Screen, H. R. C. & Maas, H., Jul 2020, In: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 8, July, p. 1-15 15 p., 700.

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Modulation of soleus muscle H-reflexes and ankle muscle co-contraction with surface compliance during unipedal balancing in young and older adults

Alizadehsaravi, L., Bruijn, S. M., Maas, H. & van Dieën, J. H., Jun 2020, In: Experimental Brain Research. 238, 6, p. 1371-1383 13 p.

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Non-uniformity of displacement and strain within the Achilles tendon is affected by joint angle configuration and differential muscle loading

Maas, H., Noort, W., Baan, G. C. & Finni, T., 5 Mar 2020, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 101, p. 1-7 7 p., 109634.

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Changes in Muscle Activity Patterns and Joint Kinematics During Gait in Hemophilic Arthropathy

Cruz-Montecinos, C., Pérez-Alenda, S., Querol, F., Cerda, M. & Maas, H., 31 Jan 2020, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 10, p. 1-16 16 p., 1575.

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2019

Significance of epimuscular myofascial force transmission under passive muscle conditions

Maas, H., 1 May 2019, In: Journal of Applied Physiology (1985). 126, 5, p. 1465-1473 9 p.

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Single finger movements in the aging hand: changes in finger independence, muscle activation patterns and tendon displacement in older adults

Van Beek, N., Stegeman, D. F., Jonkers, I., de Korte, C. L., Veeger, D. J. & Maas, H., May 2019, In: Experimental Brain Research. 237, 5, p. 1141-1154 14 p.

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Neuromuscular control during gait in people with haemophilic arthropathy

Cruz-Montecinos, C., Pérez-Alenda, S., Cerda, M. & Maas, H., Mar 2019, In: Haemophilia. 25, 2, p. e69-e77

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Assessment of tensile mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon in adult patients with haemophilic arthropathy. Reproducibility study

Cruz-Montecinos, C., Pérez-Alenda, S., Contreras-Sepúlveda, F., Querol, F., Cerda, M. & Maas, H., Jan 2019, In: Haemophilia. 25, 1, p. e27-e29

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2018

Progressive adaptation of whole-limb kinematics after peripheral nerve injury

Chang, Y. H., Housley, S. N., Hart, K. S., Nardelli, P., Nichols, R. T., Maas, H. & Cope, T. C., 6 Aug 2018, In: Biology open. 7, 8, p. 1-8 8 p., bio028852.

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Myofascial Loads Can Occur without Fascicle Length Changes

Tijs, C., Bernabei, M., van Dieën, J. H. & Maas, H., Aug 2018, In: Integrative & Comparative Biology. 58, 2, p. 251-260 10 p.

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Distinct neural control of intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the hand during single finger pressing

Dupan, S. S. G., Stegeman, D. F. & Maas, H., 1 Jun 2018, In: Human Movement Science. 59, p. 223-233 11 p.

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Time course of denervation-induced changes in gastrocnemius muscles of adult and old rats

Paudyal, A., Slevin, M., Maas, H. & Degens, H., 1 Jun 2018, In: Experimental Gerontology. 106, p. 165-172 8 p.

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Increased enslaving in elderly is associated with changes in neural control of the extrinsic finger muscles

Mirakhorlo, M., Maas, H. & Veeger, H. E. J., Jun 2018, In: Experimental Brain Research. 236, 6, p. 1583-1592 10 p.

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Effects of intervertebral disc lesion and multifidus muscle resection on the structure of the lumbar intervertebral discs and paraspinal musculature of the rat

Maas, H., Noort, W., Hodges, P. W. & van Dieën, J., 21 Mar 2018, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 70, p. 228-234 7 p.

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Non-uniform displacement and strain between the soleus and gastrocnemius subtendons of rat Achilles tendon

Finni, T., Bernabei, M., Baan, G. C., Noort, W., Tijs, C. & Maas, H., 1 Mar 2018, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 28, 3, p. 1009-1017 9 p.

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Time course of functional recovery during the first 3 mo after surgical transection and repair of nerves to the feline soleus and lateral gastrocnemius muscles

Gregor, R. J., Maas, H., Bulgakova, M. A., Oliver, A., English, A. W. & Prilutsky, B. I., 1 Mar 2018, In: Journal of Neurophysiology. 119, 3, p. 1166-1185 20 p.

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Outcome of medial hamstring lengthening in children with spastic paresis: A biomechanical and morphological observational study

Haberfehlner, H., Jaspers, R. T., Rutz, E., Harlaar, J., Van Der Sluijs, J. A., Witbreuk, M. M., van Hutten, K., Romkes, J., Freslier, M., Brunner, R., Becher, J. G., Maas, H. & Buizer, A. I., 1 Feb 2018, In: PLoS ONE. 13, 2, e0192573.

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Activity patterns of extrinsic finger flexors and extensors during movements of instructed and non-instructed fingers

van Beek, N., Stegeman, D. F., van den Noort, J. C., H E J Veeger, D. & Maas, H., Feb 2018, In: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 38, p. 187-196 10 p.

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Understanding the constraints of finger motor control

Maas, H., Veeger, H. E. J. & Stegeman, D. F., Feb 2018, In: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 38, p. 182-186 5 p.

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Mechanical Coupling between Muscle-Tendon Units Reduces Peak Stresses

Maas, H. & Finni, T., 1 Jan 2018, In: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 46, 1, p. 26-33 8 p.

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