Background To gain insight into the role of plantar intrinsic foot muscles in fall-related gait parameters in older adults, it is fundamental to assess foot muscles separately. Ultrasonography is considered a promising instrument to quantify the strength capacity of individual muscles by assessing their …

Background The plantar intrinsic foot muscles (PIFMs) have a role in dynamic functions, such as balance and propulsion, which are vital to walking. These muscles atrophy in older adults and therefore this population, which is at high risk to falling, may benefit from strengthening these muscles in order …

Background Understanding the kinematic characteristics of relapse clubfoot compared to successfully treated clubfoot could aid early identification of a relapse and improve treatment planning. The usage of a multi segment foot model is essential in order to grasp the full complexity of the multi-planar …

Objective This study aimed to acquire insight into the decision-making processes of healthcare professionals concerning referral to primary care physiotherapy at the time of discharge from inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Design A generic qualitative study using an inductive thematic analysis was performed. …

Background and purpose Deterioration of physical functioning after stroke in the long term is regarded as a major problem. Currently, the relationship between “peoples'” movement behavior patterns (the composition of sedentary behavior and physical activity during waking hours) directly after stroke …

Background and purpose The aim of this study is to investigate changes in movement behaviors, sedentary behavior and physical activity, and to identify potential movement behavior trajectory subgroups within the first two months after discharge from the hospital to the home setting in first-time stroke …

Wereldwijd heeft 10% van de bevolking te maken met een vorm van diabetes. Een ziekte die, als gevolg van minder gevoel in de voet, kan leiden tot ernstige gezondheidsklachten. In het meest ernstige geval kan dit zelfs leiden tot (gedeeltelijke) amputatie van de voet. Shoe-TIMeS is een tweejarig SIA-RAAK …

Aim This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of aerobic training, compared to non-aerobic interventions, on vascular and metabolic risk factors for recurrent stroke. Method This study was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines (PRISMA). …

Movement behaviors, that is, both physical activity and sedentary behavior, are independently associated with health risks. Although both behaviors have been investigated separately in people after stroke, little is known about the combined movement behavior patterns, differences in these patterns between …

Jaarlijks worden 175 baby’s geboren met een klompvoet. Na een aantal behandelingen kunnen zij vaak goed mee. Maar sommige kinderen hebben de pech dat de voet opnieuw vergroeit. Wat zijn daarvoor de eerste aanwijzingen en kun je op het schoolplein al zien bij wie het misgaat?