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A clear definition of nocturnal leg cramps is essential for comparability of research

Hallegraeff, Joannes; de Greef, Mathieu; van der Schans, Cees

In 2012, our randomised trial demonstrated that stretching before sleep reduces the frequency and severity of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults.1 These episodic cramp attacks are characteristic: painful, sustained, involuntary muscle contractions of the calf muscles, hamstrings or feet. The sharp …

2014-09-01AlgemeenArtikel

Clinical effectiveness of dermal substitution in burns by topical negative pressure

Bloemen, Monica C T; van der Wal, Martijn B A; Verhaegen, Pauline D H M; Nieuwenhuis, Marianne K (Functional Recovery And Quality Of Life After Burns); van Baar, Margriet E; van Zuijlen, Paul P M; Middelkoop, Esther

Previous research has shown clinical effectiveness of dermal substitution; however, in burn wounds, only limited effect has been shown. A problem in burn wounds is the reduced take of the autograft, when the substitute and graft are applied in one procedure. Recently, application of topical negative …

2012-11-01Gezondheid; …Artikel

Expectations about recovery from acute non-specific low back pain predict absence from usual work due to chronic low back pain

Hallegraeff, Joannes; Krijnen, Wim P. (Statistical Techniques For Applied Research); van der Schans, Cees; de Greef, Mathieu

QUESTION: Do negative expectations in patients after the onset of acute low back pain increase the odds of absence from usual work due to progression to chronic low back pain? DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of prospective inception cohort studies. PARTICIPANTS: Adults with acute or subacute …

2012-09-01Gezondheid; …Artikel

Stretching before sleep reduces the frequency and severity of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults

Hallegraeff, Joannes; van der Schans, Cees; de Ruiter, Renee; de Greef, Mathieu

QUESTION: In adults who experience nocturnal leg cramps, does stretching of the calf and hamstring muscles each day just before sleep reduce the frequency and severity of the cramps? DESIGN: A randomised trial with concealed allocation and intention-to-treat analysis. PARTICIPANTS: Eighty adults aged …

2012-03-01AlgemeenArtikel

Factors associated with functional capacity test results in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain

van Abbema, Renske; Jorna-Lakke, Sandra (Ageing And Allied Health Care); Reneman, Michiel F; van der Schans, Cees; van Haastert, Corrien J M; Geertzen, Jan H B; Wittink, Harriët

INTRODUCTION: Functional capacity tests are standardized instruments to evaluate patients' capacities to execute work-related activities. Functional capacity test results are associated with biopsychosocial factors, making it unclear what is being measured in capacity testing. An overview of these factors …

2011-12Gezondheid; …Artikel

Validation of a New Pediatric Joint Scoring System From the International Hemophilia Prophylaxis Study Group: Validity of the Hemophilia Joint Health Score

Feldman, Brian M.; Funk, Sharon M.; Bergstrom, Britt-Marie; Zourikian, Nichan; Hilliard, Pamela; van der Net, JanJaap; Engelbert, Raoul (Faculteit Gezondheid); Petrini, Pia; van den Berg, H. Marijke; Manco-Johnson, Marilyn J.; Rivard, Georges E.; Abad, Audrey; Blanchette, Victor S.

OBJECTIVE: Repeated hemarthrosis in hemophilia causes arthropathy with pain and dysfunction. The Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) was developed to be more sensitive for detecting arthropathy than the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) physical examination scale, especially for children and those …

2011-02AlgemeenArtikel

Nonspecific chronic low back pain patients are deconditioned and have an increased body fat percentage

Hodselmans, Audy Paul; Dijkstra, Pieter U; Geertzen, Jan H B; van der Schans, Cees

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare data on the level of aerobic capacity and body composition of nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients with normative data matched for sex, age and level of sporting activity. The study population consisted of 101 outpatients with nonspecific …

2010-09AlgemeenArtikel

Determinants of change in perceived disability of patients with non-specific chronic low back pain

Hodselmans, Audy Paul; Dijkstra, Pieter U; Geertzen, Jan H B; Schiphorst Preuper, Henrica R; van der Schans, Cees

OBJECTIVE: Change in psychophysical capacity, calculated as the ratio between physical capacity and perceived effort, may be a determinant of change in perceived disability. The aim of this study was to identify determinants for change in perceived disability, as measured with the Roland Morris Disability …

2010-01-01AlgemeenArtikel

Functional capacity evaluation in subjects with early osteoarthritis of hip and/or knee; is two-day testing needed?

van Ittersum, M W; Bieleman, H J; Reneman, M F; Oosterveld, F G J; Groothoff, J W; van der Schans, C.P.

INTRODUCTION: The Work Well Functional Capacity Evaluation (WW FCE) is a two-day performance based test consisting of several work-related activities. Three lifting and carrying test items may be performed on both days. The objective of this study was to assess the need for repeated testing of these …

2009-09AlgemeenArtikel

Can muscle soreness after intensive work-related activities be predicted?

Soer, Remko; Geertzen, Jan H B; van der Schans, Cees; Groothoff, Johan W; Reneman, Michiel F

OBJECTIVES: It is currently unknown whether specific determinants are predictive for developing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after heavy work-related activities. The aim of this study was to analyze whether personal characteristics and performance measures are predictive for onset, intensity, …

2009-03-01AlgemeenArtikel

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