Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) to promote walking ability are a common treatment in patients with neurological or muscular diseases. However, guidelines on the prescription of AFOs are currently based on a low level of evidence regarding their efficacy. Recent studies aiming to demonstrate the efficacy of …

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) …

Background: Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) is a rehabilitation approach increasingly used in the care of stroke patients, although no evidence has been provided for its efficacy. Objective: To investigate the effects of NDT on the functional status and quality of life (QoL) of patients with stroke …

NeuroDevelopmental Treatment (NDT) is the most used rehabilitation approach in the treatment of patients with stroke in the Western world today, despite the lack of evidence for its efficacy. The aim of this study was to conduct an intervention check and measure the nurses' competence, in positioning …

Samenvatting: Dit is een afstudeerproject naar aanleiding van een communicatieprobleem in het Catharina-ziekenhuis. Vanuit de verpleegkundigen in het Catharina-ziekenhuis komt veelvuldig de vraag naar informatie over de veranderingen en bijzonderheden met betrekking tot de fysiotherapeutische behandelingen. …

Soort onderzoek: literatuuronderzoek, middels een systematische review. Onderzoeksvraag: wat zijn de wetenschappelijk bewezen effecten van klassieke massagetherapie op circulatiestoornis, mobiliteitsverandering, pijn en verandering in tonus bij patiënten van negentien jaar en ouder met orthopedische …

In this paper a prospective study of the association between maternal smoking and neonatal morbidity variables is presented. Caucasian nulliparous women (n = 115)were studied throughout pregnancy, childbirth and puerperal period. Birthweight(-centiles), Apgar scores, mode of delivery, umbilical arterial …