Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Overview
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.
Research Interests
- Biomechanics
- Skeletal system and disorders
- Rehabilitation sciences
- Cerebral Palsy
- Computer Science
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosopy, The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: 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
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Journal Article: Textured shoe insoles to improve balance performance in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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: e026240. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026240
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Journal Article: 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, . doi:10.1242/jeb.191247
Grants
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(2019) Arthritis Foundation of Australia
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Understanding the patho-physiology of chronic heel pain in children
(2018–2019) Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation
Publications
Journal Article
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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
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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: e026240. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026240
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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, . doi:10.1242/jeb.191247
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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
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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: 1-9. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-17771-7
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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
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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
Other Outputs
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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
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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
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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
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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(2019) Arthritis Foundation of Australia
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Understanding the patho-physiology of chronic heel pain in children
(2018–2019) Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation
