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E. (Emma) Verwaaijen

Pediatric physiotherapist
As a pediatric physiotherapist and researcher, I primarily focus on physically vulnerable children with cancer. My projects aim to identify physical incapabilities during treatment using appropriate assessment tools. We develop complex (prehabilitation) interventions designed to strengthen the musculoskeletal system and functional skills, with a focus on participation in daily life, play, and sports throughout different phases of treatment. By understanding which specific treatments cause a decline in physical functioning, we can develop risk profiles for children and adolescents who are at risk of physical vulnerability and/or limitations during treatment.

Specialisme / subspecialisme: Kinderfysiotherapie, Hemato-oncologie

Kennis & ervaring

Werkervaring
2011-2016: Kinderfysiotherapeut (i.o.), Fysiotherapie Goed, Amsterdam
2016 - 2017: Kinderfysiotherapeut, Erasmus mc Sophia kinderziekenhuis, Rotterdam
2017 - 2018: Kinderfysiotherapeut, Wilhelmina kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht
2018: Kinderfysiotherapeut, VU medisch centrum, Amsterdam
2018 – heden: Kinderfysiotherapeut (0.6 fte) en promovenda (0.4 fte), Prinses Máxima Centrum voor kinderoncologie, Utrecht

Promotie
2018 – heden:  Frailty, sarcopenia and bone mineral density during childhood cancer

Opleiding
2017: Master Evidence Based Practice in Health Care, Universiteit van Amsterdam
2015: Master Pediatric Physical Therapy, Avans + Breda
2011: Bachelor Fysiotherapie, Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Contactgegevens
Telefoon +31 (0) 88 972 72 72
E-mail sport_en_bewegingscentrum@prinsesmaximacentrum.nl