Merja Rantakokko
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Dr. Merja Rantakokko is an Associate Professor (tenure track) at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Her research focuses on physical activity, outdoor mobility, and rehabilitation for older adults, showcasing her expertise through recent articles on walking performance and environmental impacts on physical activity interventions. Dr. Rantakokko's work contributes to understanding the gait features of older adults and the relationship between physical activity levels and perceived capabilities.
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Etäkuntoutus fysioterapian ja toimintaterapian vaativassa lääkinnällisessä kuntoutuksessa
Open Date: 2021-09-01
Close Date: 2023-03-01
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Gait features in different environments contributing to participation in outdoor activities in old Age (GaitAge)
Open Date: 2020-09-01
Close Date: 2024-08-01
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Platform ecosystem for strengthening of RDI activities in multidisciplinary rehabilitation (REcoRDI)
Open Date: 2019-04-01
Close Date: 2022-03-01
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Equality of participation in physical activity in old age
Open Date: 2016-08-01
Close Date: 2019-08-01
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Outdoor environment as a predictor of participation, autonomy and quality of life in old age
Open Date: 2015-09-01
Close Date: 2018-08-01
Articles (16)
Collaborators (7)
Taija Finni
Professor
University of Jyväskylä
Lotta Palmberg
University of Jyväskylä
Neil Cronin
Professor
University of Jyväskylä
Essi-Mari Tuomola
University of Jyväskylä
Ross Wilkie
Keele University
Sailee Sansgiri
University of Jyväskylä
Laura Karavirta
University of Jyväskylä
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