BACKGROUND: Paratonia is a progressive motor problem that is observed in individuals with dementia and is not a well-known phenomenon. This study explores the development and risk factors of paratonia in moderate stage dementia patients. METHODS: A multi-center, longitudinal, one-year follow-up cohort …

We tested the effects on problem-solving, anxiety and depression of 12-week group-based self-management cancer rehabilitation, combining comprehensive physical training (PT) and cognitive-behavioural problem-solving training (CBT), compared with PT. We expected that PT + CBT would outperform PT in improvements …

Aanleiding: De MicroFET2 is een van de meest gebruikte hand-held dynamometers (HHD's) in Nederland. Toegevoegde waarde van HHD's ten opzichte van manuele kracht testen hangt samen met de betrouwbaarheid, validiteit en de normwaarden. Door eerder onderzoek is aangetoond dat er verschillen zijn tussen …

BACKGROUND: Pre-term infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are at risk of acquiring brain abnormalities. Combined with ongoing breathing difficulties, this may influence the development of their sucking patterns. OBJECTIVE: To determine the longitudinal development of sucking patterns from birth …

The primary purpose of this study was to examine whether grip strength is related to total muscle strength in children, adolescents, and young adults. The second purpose was to provide reference charts for grip strength, which could be used in the clinical and research setting. This cross-sectional study …

Lichaamsbeweging is een van de speerpunten van de behandeling van overgewicht. Ondanks bewezen gunstige effecten van lichaamsbeweging op het behoud van gewichtsverlies, co-morbiditeiten, en kwaliteit van leven, is er voor mensen met overgewicht toch vaak een hoge drempel om meer te gaan bewegen. Het …

Title The influence of postural control exercises on re-learning gait in patients diagnosed with hemiplegia as a result of cortical CVA. Main Question What is the influence of postural control exercises on re-learning gait in patients diagnosed with hemiplegia as a result of cortical CVA? Objective To …

This study evaluated the effect of specific postural support on motor behaviour of infants with and without minor neurological dysfunction (MND). The following questions were addressed: (1) Does application of supportive pillows affect the time during which the infant exhibits general movements (GMs) …