Jayishni Maharaj is a research fellow in the School of Human Movements and Nutrition Sciences and Centre of Children’s Research. Jayishni’s research is at the intersection of biomechanics, rehabilitative and computer sciences, focusing on exploring the relationship between structure, function and injury in the foot. In her current capacity as a research-focused fellow in the Neuromechanics lab Jayishni integrates biplanar X-ray radiography, modelling and simulation techniques to validate musculoskeletal foot models. At the Children’s Research Centre, Jayishni explores the effects of Botox on the structure and development of muscles in kids with Cerebral Palsy.
Journal Article: Finite element analysis of the performance of additively manufactured scaffolds for scapholunate ligament reconstruction
Perevoshchikova, Nataliya, Moerman, Kevin M., Akhbari, Bardiya, Bindra, Randy, Maharaj, Jayishni N., Lloyd, David G., Cerezo, Maria Gomez, Carr, Amelia, Vaquette, Cedryck and Saxby, David J. (2021). Finite element analysis of the performance of additively manufactured scaffolds for scapholunate ligament reconstruction. PLoS One, 16 (11 November) e0256528, e0256528. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256528
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Rainbow, Michael J., Cresswell, Andrew G., Kessler, Sarah, Konow, Nicolai, Gehring, Dominic and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2021). Modelling the complexity of the foot and ankle during human locomotion: the development and validation of a multi-segment foot model using biplanar videoradiography. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 25 (5), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/10255842.2021.1968844
Journal Article: The reliability of foot and ankle bone and joint kinematics measured with biplanar videoradiography and manual scientific rotoscoping
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Kessler, Sarah, Rainbow, Michael J., D’Andrea, Susan E., Konow, Nicolai, Kelly, Luke A. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2020). The reliability of foot and ankle bone and joint kinematics measured with biplanar videoradiography and manual scientific rotoscoping. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8 106, 106. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00106
(2019) Arthritis Foundation of Australia
Understanding the patho-physiology of chronic heel pain in children
(2018–2019) Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation
Perevoshchikova, Nataliya, Moerman, Kevin M., Akhbari, Bardiya, Bindra, Randy, Maharaj, Jayishni N., Lloyd, David G., Cerezo, Maria Gomez, Carr, Amelia, Vaquette, Cedryck and Saxby, David J. (2021). Finite element analysis of the performance of additively manufactured scaffolds for scapholunate ligament reconstruction. PLoS One, 16 (11 November) e0256528, e0256528. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256528
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Rainbow, Michael J., Cresswell, Andrew G., Kessler, Sarah, Konow, Nicolai, Gehring, Dominic and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2021). Modelling the complexity of the foot and ankle during human locomotion: the development and validation of a multi-segment foot model using biplanar videoradiography. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 25 (5), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/10255842.2021.1968844
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Kessler, Sarah, Rainbow, Michael J., D’Andrea, Susan E., Konow, Nicolai, Kelly, Luke A. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2020). The reliability of foot and ankle bone and joint kinematics measured with biplanar videoradiography and manual scientific rotoscoping. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8 106, 106. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00106
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Barber, Lee, Walsh, Henry P.J. and Carty, Christopher P. (2020). Flip-flops do not alter the neuromuscular function of the gastrocnemius muscle and tendon during walking in children. Gait and Posture, 77, 83-88. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.12.032
Grant, Tamara M., Diamond, Laura E., Pizzolato, Claudio, Killen, Bryce A., Devaprakash, Daniel, Kelly, Luke, Maharaj, Jayishni N. and Saxby, David J. (2020). Development and validation of statistical shape models of the primary functional bone segments of the foot. PeerJ, 8 (2) e8397, 1-19. doi: 10.7717/peerj.8397
Increasing step width reduces the requirements for subtalar joint moments and powers
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Murry, Lauren E., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2019). Increasing step width reduces the requirements for subtalar joint moments and powers. Journal of Biomechanics, 92, 29-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.05.021
Hatton, Anna L., Gane, Elise M., Maharaj, Jayishni N., Burns, Joshua, Paton, Joanne, Kerr, Graham and Rome, Keith (2019). Textured shoe insoles to improve balance performance in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 9 (7) 026240, e026240. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026240
Tibialis anterior tendinous tissue plays a key role in energy absorption during human walking
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2019). Tibialis anterior tendinous tissue plays a key role in energy absorption during human walking. Journal of Experimental Biology, 222 (11) jeb191247, jeb.191247. doi: 10.1242/jeb.191247
The immediate effect of foot orthoses on subtalar joint mechanics and energetics
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2018). The immediate effect of foot orthoses on subtalar joint mechanics and energetics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50 (7), 1449-1456. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001591
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2017). Subtalar joint pronation and energy absorption requirements during walking are related to tibialis posterior tendinous tissue strain. Scientific Reports, 7 (1) 17958, 17958. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-17771-7
Foot structure is significantly associated to subtalar joint kinetics and mechanical energetics
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2017). Foot structure is significantly associated to subtalar joint kinetics and mechanical energetics. Gait and Posture, 58, 159-165. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.07.108
The mechanical function of the tibialis posterior muscle and its tendon during locomotion
Maharaj, Jayishni N., Cresswell, Andrew G. and Lichtwark, Glen A. (2016). The mechanical function of the tibialis posterior muscle and its tendon during locomotion. Journal of Biomechanics, 49 (14), 3238-3243. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.08.006
Effect of foot orthoses on the mechanical energetics of the subtalar joint during walking
Maharaj, J., Cresswell, A. and Lichtwark, G. (2017). Effect of foot orthoses on the mechanical energetics of the subtalar joint during walking. 2017 ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, 25 - 28 October 2017. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.09.367
Paterson, K., Fuller, J., Maharaj, J. and Bishop, C. (2017). Lower limb symposium. 2017 ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Langkawi, Malaysia, 25 - 28 October 2017. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.09.197
The mechanical function of the subtalar joint and tibialis posterior muscle during walking
Maharaj, Jayishni N. (2018). The mechanical function of the subtalar joint and tibialis posterior muscle during walking. PhD Thesis, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.368
Tibialis anterior muscle-tendon unit and fascicle behaviour during human walking
Maharaj, Jayishni N, Cresswell, Andrew G and Lichtwark, Glen A (2018). Tibialis anterior muscle-tendon unit and fascicle behaviour during human walking. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.525
Tibialis Posterior and Subtalar Joint mechanics during walking
Maharaj, Jayishni, Cresswell, Andrew and Lichtwark, Glen (2017). Tibialis Posterior and Subtalar Joint mechanics during walking. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.698
(2019) Arthritis Foundation of Australia
Understanding the patho-physiology of chronic heel pain in children
(2018–2019) Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation