Postdoctoral Research Associate | Wheelchair sports and technology | Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
Joined March 2011
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
19 Feb 2025
More impactful research delivered by @PHC_Lboro 👇
19 Feb 2025
Research led by Professor Vicky Tolfrey and Dr. Thomas Rietveld of the @PHC_Lboro, Loughborough University, has driven a key rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) to enhance female participation...
🗞Read more here: worldwheelchair.rugby/2025/0…
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
Our sports wheelchair configuration research is (literally) game changing. Our new wheelchair set-up is making tennis more inclusive – and giving athletes a competitive edge. Find out how at bit.ly/3AsJKTf
ALT Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid celebrate Paralympic success
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
8 Nov 2024
“Address the lack of research in Para sport by embedding students in doctoral programmes”
Read how our director Vicky uses The Embedded Scientist Approach within her doctoral researchers personal and academic journeys.
⬇️ timeshighereducation.com/cam…
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Loughborough University 🤝 University of Groningen
Congratulations to @RowieJanssen for a successful PhD defence!
Great to have director Vicky in attendance, showcasing the great connections between the PHC and work over in the Netherlands.
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
28 Oct 2024
Recent PHC news!
From publications to VC awards, members of the PHC have had a busy and successful few months. Check out our latest news here:
lboro.ac.uk/research/phc/new…
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
Rowie Janssen ontwikkelde een protocol om het vermogen van rolstoelsporters te meten en te verbeteren, en promoveert komende vrijdag op dit onderwerp! Lees meer in dit uitgebreide interview van @nrc van afgelopen zaterdag👨🦽👉 buff.ly/3UkSr93 @RowieJanssen
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
Now ahead of print: The Effect of a Newly Developed Hand Rim on Mobility Performance and Propulsion Technique in Wheelchair Tennis Players by @Thomas_2016, @RowieJanssen, @lucasvdwoude, @RiemerVegter & @DeGrootSonja journals.humankinetics.com/v…
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
13 Sep 2024
The PHC are on a roll!! 🏆🏆
At this year’s VC awards, the PHC picked up the “Sporting Advancement” award for our Wimbledon Project, alongside Christof Leicht who won “Innovation & Impact in Education”
Congratulations to our winners!!
Full story to follow….
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
6 Sep 2024
Our “Road to Paris” team are incredibly proud to have won the Team of the Year award at last night’s PhD awards 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Our staff and doctoral researchers have worked incredibly hard on lead up to and throughout the Paralympic Games, well done all!
One team ❤️
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
27 Aug 2024
Researchers from @PHC_Lboro have been supporting @ww_rugby with their commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport. 🏉
The research will help ensure the International Rules support female athletes
Read more ➡️ lboro.uk/3T2HubD
#Lboro2Paris
ALT 5 people on a court playing wheelchair rugby
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
23 Aug 2024
Loughborough University & PHC research: Paving the way for wheelchair tennis success at #Paris2024
Read here to find out how we are supporting wheelchair tennis athletes with their performance 🎾💪🏼
lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/pre…
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
23 Aug 2024
Over the last several months, PHC research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby’s @ww_rugby commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.
Full story here:
🔗 lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/pre…
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
16 Jul 2024
📍Wimbledon
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Members of the PHC are back on Wimbledon courts today.
Watch this space for more exciting updates!
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
14 Jul 2024
A great day at Wimbledon with the PHC team! Amazing to see the entertainment that Wheelchair Tennis brings on a prestigious stage! 🎾
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
8 Jul 2024
The Peter Harrison Centre Paris 2024 Kit Revealed 🇫🇷
@PHC_Lboro are excited to reveal our bespoke kit ready for a trip to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
With 2 months to go before members of the PHC head out to Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Read here ➡️ lboro.uk/3RTXP1S
ALT image displaying Paralympic members lined up infant of hazel rig building .
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
5 Jul 2024
Great to have PHC members @firsthurdlepsy @Thomas_2016 and Vicky down at the Wheelchair Tennis British Open this week!
Not long now until #Wimbledon , stay tuned for more wheelchair tennis updates!
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
3 Jul 2024
Through 3D data collection, we have had the opportunity to investigate the serving techniques, speed and ball placements of wheelchair tennis serves with a view to enhance player performance, consistency & reduce injury risk.
Check out our throwback video below!🎾
@biomechstu
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
2 Jul 2024
It’s Wheelchair Tennis season! 🎾
Marking the British Open and upcoming Wimbledon Championships, join us as we reflect on the range of Wheelchair Tennis research within the PHC over the years
Stay tuned as we share some key throwbacks!
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
20 Jun 2024
The PHC are officially kitted out for the #Paris2024 Paralympic trip!
Many thanks to @KukriSports for providing our kit.
Not long now until we head out to Paris!🇫🇷
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Thomas Rietveld retweeted
16 May 2024
The #RoadToParis continues with our #100daystogo Seminar next Tuesday!
Researchers from France, the Netherlands and members of the PHC will be presenting a range of para sport research.
Got a question or interested in joining? Email @t.rietveld@lboro.ac.uk
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