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
Publications
- Leuermann, E., & Eils, E. (). Leuermann, E., & Eils, E. (2025). Jumping on sand surfaces redistributes loading of the plantar surface to midfoot areas and reduces peak loading. Sports Biomechanics, 24(3), 509–523. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2022.2126795.Preprint. Sports Biomechanics, 24 (3), 509–523. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2126795.
- 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., & Eils, E. (). Development and evaluation of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) system for jump detection and jump height estimation in beach volleyball. 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.
- 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.
- Eils, E., & Leuermann, E. (). Druckverteilungsanalyse beim Beachhandball. Sprünge auf verschiedenen Untergründen. 69. Jahrestagung der Studiengemeinschaft für Orthopädieschuhtechnik, Osnabrück.
- 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 (8532). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17228532.
- 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.
Published
- Anna, H., & Eric, E. (). Evaluation of a group based 8-week outdoorfitnesstraining on physio-logical performance in recreational athletes. in Billy, S., Philipp, K., & Peter, D. (ed.), Book of Abstract–German Exercise Science & Training Conference (GEST19) of the German Society of Sport Science (dvs), February 20th–22nd 2019 (p. (26)). German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research.
- 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.
Online First
- Hendker, A. E. (). Evaluation of a group based 8-week outdoor fitnesstraining on physiological performance in recreational athletes. Exercise science & training conference GEST:19, Prag.
- 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).
- Theodorakos, I., Rueterbories, J., Lund, M., Eils, E., Andersen, M., de, Z. 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.
- Eils, E. B., & de Lussanet M, Z. 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, V. 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)..
- Eils, E., Sieverding, L., Canal-Bruland, R., de, L. 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. (). 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, L. d., & 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. R., Kuhlmann, H. S., Luiking, O. M., & de Lussanet M, Z. 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., Richter, S., Kuhlmann, H., de, L. 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., Sieverding, L., Bischoff, m., de, L. M., & Zentgraf, K. (). 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, L. 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, L. M., & Zentgraf, K. (). Interpersonelle Koordination als ‚leader-follower‘-Beziehung bei Gleich-gewichtsaufgaben auf einem Schwankungsbrett. Deutsche Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft, Sektionstagung Motorik, München.
- 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, L. 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 Deutsche, R. B. (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., 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., 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., 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.