Research Foci
- Performance diagnostics in elite and popular sports
- Measurement and analysis of movements using inertial sensors
- Clinical and biomechanical gait analyses (3D movement analysis, electromyography, force and pressure distribution measurements)
- Prevention and rehabilitation of ankle injuries
- Quantification of the load on the human body in different sports
- Importance of somatosensory information from the foot and ankle complex for the control of gait and posture
- Fundamental research in joint biomechanics
- Interpersonal coordination in Joint Action
- Motor Contagion during motion observation
CV
Academic Education
- apl. Professor for Human Movement Science, WWU Münster.
- Professorial dissertation, postdoctoral lecture qualification in Human Movement Science, WWU Münster.
- Degree received: Second final university examination "Teacher training for secondary teachers", Münster.
- Degree received: Dr. rer. medic., University Hospital Muenster.
- Degree received: Final university examination as high school teacher in mathematics and physical education, WWU Münster.
Positions
- Researcher and Lecturer: Arbeitsbereich Leistung und Training im Sport (Prof. Dr. K. Zentgraf), Institute for Sport Sciences, WWU Münster.
- Researcher and Lecturer: Arbeitsbereich Bewegungswissenschaft (Prof. Dr. H. Wagner), Institute for Sport Sciences, WWU Münster.
- High school teacher in mathematics und physical education
- "Teacher training for secondary teachers" in mathematics and physical education, Münster.
- Researcher and Lecturer: Movement Analysis Lab (Prof. Dr. D. Rosenbaum), Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Muenster.
- PhD studies with an emphasis in statistics, human anatomy and biomechanics, University Hospital Münster.
- Independent Researcher, NIKE Sport Research Lab (Prof. M. Lafortune), Beaverton, OR, USA.
- Researcher: Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics (Prof. L. Claes), University of Ulm.
- Research Assistant: Laboratory of Applied Biomechanics (Prof. K. Nicol), Institute for Sport Sciences, WWU Münster.
Publications
- Wirtz, S., Julian, R., Schmale, R., & Eils, E. (). Concurrent Validity and Reliability of In-Field Vertical Jump Performance Measures on Sand Surfaces. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38 (4), 687–693. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004681.
- Eils, E., & Leuermann, E. (). Plantar surface loading during jumps on sand surface. in Schriften der Deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft: Vol. 298. Sport, Mehr & Meer – Sportwissenschaft in gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung Feldhaus Verlag.
- Schleitzer, S., Wirtz, S., Julian, R., & E., E. (). Development and evaluation of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) system for jump detection and jump height estimation in beach volleyball Entwicklung und Evaluation eines inertialen Messeinheitensystems (IMU-Systems) zur Sprungerkennung und Sprunghöhenbestimmung im Beachvolleyball. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 52 (2), 228–236. doi: 10.1007/s12662-022-00822-1.
- Eils, E., Wirtz, S., Brodatzki, Y., Zentgraf, K., Büsch, D., & Szwajca, S. (). Optimizing the transition from the indoor to the beach season improves motor performance in elite beach handball players Die Optimierung des Übergangs von der Hallen- zur Beachsaison verbessert die motorische Leistung von Beachhandball-Elitespielern. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 52 (4), 637–646. doi: 10.1007/s12662-022-00846-7.
- Leuermann, E., & Eils, E. (). Jumping on sand surfaces redistributes loading of the plantar surface to midfoot areas and reduces peak loading. Sports Biomechanics, Online (ahead of print). doi: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2126795.
- Hendker, A., & Eils, E. (). A Group-Based 8-Week Functional Interval-Type Outdoor Training Program Improves Physical Performance in Recreationally Active Adults. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, 73. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.627853.
- Hendker, A., Jetzke, M., Eils, E., & Voelcker-Rehage, C. (). The Implication of Wearables and the Factors Affecting Their Usage among Recreationally Active People. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17 (22). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17228532.
- Hendker Anna, J. M., & Eils Eric, V.-R. C. (). The Implication of Wearables and the Factors Affecting Their Usage among Recreationally Active People. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17 (8532). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17228532.
- Hendker, A., & Eils, E. (). Evaluation of a group based 8-week outdoor fitnesstraining on physiological performance in recreational athletes. Exercise science & training conference GEST:19, Prag.
- Eils, E., Wirtz, S., B., Y., Büsch, D., Zentgraf, K., Szwajca, & S. (). Jump performance measurements on rigid and sand surfaces in a standardized laboratory setting – using marker-based information to detect ground contact times. in Bunc, V., & (Eds.), E. T. (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 24th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 3th - 7th July 2019, Prague, Czech Republic (p. 538). Prague (Czech Republic): ECSS. (p. (538)). European College of Sport Sciencepean College of Sport Science.
- Brodatzki, Y., Wirtz, S., Szwajca, S., Büsch, D., Zentgraf, K., & Eils, E. (. (). Are there differences in jump height and muscle activation pattern across sand and rigid surface specific athletes? in Bunc, V., & (Eds.), E. T. (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 24th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 3th - 7th July 2019, Prague, Czech Republic (pp. 537-538). Prague (Czech Republic): ECSS. (pp. 537–538). ECSS.
- Szwajca, S., & Eils, E. (). Heart rate response and rating of perceived exertion during submaximal Yo-Yo IR1 testing on sand: A pilot study. in Bunc, V., & (Eds.), E. T. (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 24th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 3th - 7th July 2019, Prague, Czech Republic (p. 187). Prague (Czech Republic): ECSS. (p. (400)). ECSS.
- Hendker, A., & Eils, E. (). Evaluation of a group based 8-week outdoorfitnesstraining on physio-logical performance in recreational athletes. in Sperlich, B., Kunz, P., & Düking, P. (ed.), Book of Abstract–German Exercise Science & Training Conference (GEST19) of the German Society of Sport Science (dvs), February 20th–22nd 2019 (p. (26)). Sonstiger Verlag / other publisher.
- Eils, E., Brockmann, T., de Lussanet, M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Motor contagion in single-limb stance by means of biological and non-biological point light displays does not induce postural reactions but enhances muscle activity. in Murphy, M., Boreham, C., De Vito, G., & Tsolakidis, E. (ed.), Book of Abstracts of the 23st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 4th - 7th July 2018, Dublin, Ireland. (pp. 497–498).
- Hendker, A., Szwajca, S., & Eils, E. (). Measuring jumping performance in a controlled setting on sand and rigid surface with two different devices. in Murphy, M., Boreham, C., Vito, G. De., & (Eds.), E. T. (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 4th - 7th July 2018, Dublin, Ireland (pp. 700-701). Dublin (Ireland): ECSS. (pp. 700–701). European College of Sport Science (ECSS)..
- Theodorakos, I., Rueterbories, J., Lund, M., Eils, E., Andersen, M., de Zee, M., & Kersting, U. (). Effects of a semi-rigid ankle brace on the ankle joints during landing on inclined surfaces. International Biomechanics, 5, 1–11. doi: 10.1080/23335432.2018.1481767.
- Wirtz, S., Szwajca, S., Stelzer, L., Zentgraf, K., & Eils, E. (). Biomechanical differences during drop jumps on rigid and sand surface. in Murphy, M., Boreham, C., Vito, G. De., & (Eds.), E. T. (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 4th - 7th July 2018, Dublin, Ireland (pp. 681-682). Dublin (Ireland): ECSS. (pp. 681–682). ECSS.
- Szwajca, S., Stelzer, L., Zentgraf, K., & Eils, E. (). Effects of a 5-week plyometric exercise program on vertical jump performance on rigid and sand surface. in Murphy, M., Boreham, C., Vito, G. De., & (Eds.), E. T. (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 23rd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 4th - 7th July 2018, Dublin, Ireland (p. 400). Dublin (Ireland): ECSS. (p. (400)). European College of Sport Science (ECSS).
- Eils, E. (). Plantar pressure distribution patterns during soccer specific movements on a grass surface (Chapter 11). in Nunome, H., Henning, E., & Smith, N. (ed.), Routledge Research in FootballFootball Biomechanics (pp. 114–123). Routledge.
- Eils, E., Cañal-Bruland, R., Sieverding, L., de Lussanet, d. l., & Zentgraf, K. (). Vision adds to haptics when dyads perform a whole-body joint balance task. Experimental Brain Research, 235, 1–14. doi: 10.1007/s00221-017-4952-1.
- Eils, E., Sieverding, L., Canal-Bruland, R., de Lussanet, M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Interpersonal coordination strategies in joint action depend on the available source of visual information in an asymmetrically distributed knowledge task. Deutsche Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft, Sektionstagung Motorik, Augsburg.
- Eils, E., Richter, S., Kuhlmann, H., Seitz, A., Luiking, O., Mehren, A., de Lussanet, M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Observation of postural imbalance does not induce postural reactions – a replication study of a motor contagion effect. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 38 (Supplement), S59.
- Eils, E. (). How should I design a rehabilitation program for chronic ankle instability and how long should it last? in McKeon, P., & Wikstrom, E. (ed.), Quick Questions in Ankle Sprains: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine (pp. 143–148). Taylor & Francis.
- Eils, E., Richter, S., Kuhlmann, H., de Lussanet, M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Motor contagion in single-limb stance by means of biological and non-biological point light displays. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37 (Supplement), S37.
- Eils, E., L, S., m, B., de, L. M., & K, Z. (). Interpersonal Coordination in a ‚leader-follower‘-Relationship during Balance tasks on a Balance Board. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37 (Supplement), S38.
- Eils, E., Sieverding, L., Bischoff, M., de Lussanet, M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Interpersonal Coordination in a ‚leader-follower‘-Relationship during Balance tasks on a Balance Board. Workshop on interpersonal postural interactions WIPI 2015, Birmingham, UK.
- Eils, E., Sieverding, L., Bischoff, M., de Lussanet, M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Interpersonelle Koordination als ‚leader-follower‘-Beziehung bei Gleich-gewichtsaufgaben auf einem Schwankungsbrett. Deutsche Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft, Sektionstagung Motorik, München.
- Eils, E., Richter, S., Kuhlmann, H., de Lussanet, M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Motorische Ansteckung im Einbeinstand mittels biologischer und nicht-biologischer visueller Reize. in Maurer, L., Döhring, F., Ferger, K., Maurer, H., Reiser, M., & Müller, H. (ed.), Schriften der Deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft: Vol. 237. rainingsbedingte Veränderungen – Messung, Modellierung und Evidenzsicherung Feldhaus Verlag.
- Grzybowski, C., & Eils, E. (). Ist der Einsatz des Therapeutischen Kletterns gerechtfertigt? Eine Literaturanalyse. in Bund, D. R. (ed.), DRV-Schriften: Vol. 101. 22. Rehabilitationswissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 4. bis 6. März 2013 in Mainz Teilhabe 2.0 - Reha neu denken? (pp. 139–141).
- Grzybowski, C., & Eils, E. (). Forschungsstand Therapeutisches Klettern. in Eckert, K., & Wagner, P. (ed.), Schriften der Deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft: Vol. 224. Ressource Bewegung - Herausforderungen für Gesundheit- und Sportsystem sowie Wissenschaft (p. (43)). Feldhaus Verlag.
- Grzybowski, C., & Eils, E. (). Therapeutisches Klettern - kaum erforscht und dennoch zunehmend eingesetzt. Sportverletzung Sportschaden, 25 (2), 87–92. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1245539.
- Eils, E., Schröter, R., Schröder, M., Gerss, J., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Multistation proprioceptive exercise program prevents ankle injuries in basketball. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42 (11), 2098–2105.
- Eils, E., Imberge, S., Volker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Passive stability characteristics of ankle braces and tape in simulated barefoot and shoe conditions. Am J Sports Med, 35 (2), 282–287.
- Eils, E. (). Biomechanik und Sensomotorik in der Prävention lateraler Sprunggelenkverletzungen im Sport (Biomechanical and sensorimotor aspects in the prevention of lateral ankle injuries in sports). [Habilitation thesis, Universität Münster]
- Eils, E., Schröder, M., Schröter, R., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Prevention of ankle sprains in basketball --a prospective, randomized, biomechanical investigation. Journal of Biomechanics, 39, 175.
- Eils, E. (). Rehabilitation of the unstable ankle. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 35 (5), A13–15.
- Eils, E., & Streyl, M. (). A one year aging process of a soccer shoe does not increase plantar loading of the foot during soccer specific movements. Sportverletz Sportschaden, 19 (3), 140–145.
- Eils, E., Behrens, S., Mers, O., Thorwesten, L., Volker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Reduced plantar sensation causes a cautious walking pattern. Gait & Posture, 20 (1), 54–60. doi: 10.1016/S0966-6362(03)00095-X.
- Eils, E., Streyl, M., Linnenbecker, S., Thorwesten, L., Völker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Characteristic plantar pressure distribution patterns during soccer-specific movements. Am J Sports Med, 32 (1), 140–145. doi: 10.1177/0363546503258932.
- Eils, E. (). Das instabile Sprunggelenk. Biomechanische, sensomotori-sche und sensorische Aspekte der Prävention wiederholter Verletzungen. Sport goes media. 16. sportwissenschaftlicher Hochschultag der Deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft, Münster, Deutschland.
- Eils, E., & Rosenbaum, D. (). The main function of ankle braces is to control the joint position before landing. Foot & Ankle International, 24 (3), 263–268.
- Eils, E. (). The role of proprioception in the primary prevention of ankle sprains in athletes-a review. International SportsMed Journal, 4 (5), 1–9.
- Eils, E., Tewes, M., Nolte, S., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Der Einfluss reduzierter Fußsohlensensorik auf Schwankungs- und Druckverteilungsparameter beim Stehen und Gehen. Medizinisch Orthopädische Technik, 123 (4), 46–54.
- Eils, E. (). Die Reduzierung der Anzahl von Sprunggelenkverletzungen. Eine kombinierte prospektiv-randomisiert und biomechanische Untersuchung.
- Eils, E., Nolte, S., Tewes, M., Thorwesten, L., Völker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Modified pressure distribution patterns in walking following reduction of plantar sensation. Journal of Biomechanics, 35 (10), 1307–1313. doi: 10.1016/S0021-9290(02)00168-9.
- Eils, E., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Untersuchung der alterungsabhängigen Belastung des Fußes bei fußballspezifischen Bewegungen nach einjähriger Nutzung des Fußballschuhs. () Plump Verlag.
- Eils, E., Demming, C., Kollmeier, G., Thorwesten, L., Völker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Die mechanische Stabilität von Sprunggelenkorthesen. Orthopädie Schuhtechnik, 3 (10), 10–14.
- Eils, E., Demming, C., Kollmeier, G., Thorwesten, L., Völker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Comprehensive testing of 10 different ankle braces. Evaluation of passive and rapidly induced stability in subjects with chronic ankle instability. Clinical Biomechanics, 17 (7), 526–535. doi: 10.1016/S0268-0033(02)00066-9.
- Eils, E., Streyl, M., Linnenbecker, S., Thorwesten, L., Völker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Plantar pressure measurements in a soccer shoe: Characterization of soccer specific movements and effects after six weeks of ageing. Functional Footwear Symposium of the XVIII th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics., Zürich, Schweiz.
- Eils, E., Demming, C., Kollmeier, G., Thorwesten, L., Völker, K., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Einschränkung der simulierten Umknickbewegung auf einer Kippplattform bei 10 verschiedenen Sprunggelenkorthesen. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin, S (7-8).
- Eils, E., & Jerosch, J. (). Plantar pressure distribution in inline skating on straights. Sportverletz Sportschaden, 14 (4), 134–138.
- Eils, E., Tewes, M., Nolte, S., & Rosenbaum, D. (). Cooling the sole of the foot leads to increased postural sway and modified pressure distribution patterns in walking. Clinical Biomechanics, 16 (9), 835.
- Eils, E., & Jerosch, J. (). Druckverteilung beim Inline Skating mit unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten. Deutsche Zeitschrift f{ü}r Sportmedizin (Sonderheft), S(7-8), 117.
- Eils, E., & Jerosch, J. (). Plantar pressure distribution in Inline skating with different speeds. International Journal of Sports Medicine (Supplement), 99.
- Eils, E. (). Der Einsatz einer flexiblen Druckverteilungseinlegesohle zur Bestimmung der plantaren Druckverteilung unter dem Fuß am Beispiel des Inline-Skatings. in Jerosch, J., Nicol, K., & Peikenkamp, K. (ed.), Rechnergestützte Verfahren in Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie - Lehre, Forschung, Patientenversorgung, Qualitätssicherung (pp. 263–279). Steinkopff.
- Eils, E., & Kupelwieser, C. (). Pressure distribution in Inline skating straights with different speeds. Proceedings II of the XVI International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports., Konstanz, Deutschland.