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Monitoring training progress during exercise training in cancer survivors

May, Anne M; van Weert, Ellen; Korstjens, Irene; Hoekstra-Weebers, Josette E; van der Schans, Cees (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Zonderland, Maria L; Mesters, Ilse; van den Borne, Bart; Ros, Wynand J

OBJECTIVE: To examine the use of a submaximal exercise test in detecting change in fitness level after a physical training program, and to investigate the correlation of outcomes as measured submaximally or maximally. DESIGN: A prospective study in which exercise testing was performed before and after …

2010-03-01AlgemeenArtikel

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 (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing)

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

Six-minute walking test in children with ESRD: discrimination validity and construct validity

Takken, Tim; Engelbert, Raoul (Lectoraat Fysiotherapie - Transitie Van Zorg Bij Complexe Patiënten); van Bergen, Monique; Groothoff, Jaap; Nauta, Jeroen; van Hoeck, Koen; Lilien, Marc; Helders, Paul

The six-minute walking test (6MWT) may be a practical test for the evaluation functional exercise capacity in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The aim of this study was to investigate the 6MWT performance in children with ESRD compared to reference values obtained in healthy children and, …

2009-11AlgemeenArtikel

Effects of aquajogging in obese adults: a pilot study

PhD Ronette Kolotkin; MSc Annemieke van Nunen; PhD Rinie Geenen; PhD Ad Vingerhoets; MD Eveline Wouters (Lector)

Aim and method: To examine in obese people the potential effectiveness of a six-week, two times weekly aquajogging program on body composition, fitness, health-related quality of life and exercise beliefs. Fifteen otherwise healthy obese persons participated in a pilot study. Results: Total fat mass …

2009AlgemeenArtikel

Muscle strength, aerobic capacity and physical activity in independent ambulating children with lumbosacral spina bifida

P.J.M. Helders; T. Takken; J.F. de Groot (Lid Lectoraat); J.L.M. Hilleart; M.A.G.C. Schoenmakers; J.W. Gorter

Purpose. This cross-sectional study investigates deficits and associations in muscle strength, 6-minute walking distance (6MWD), aerobic capacity (VO2peak), and physical activity (PA) in independent ambulatory children with lumbosacral spina bifida. Method. Twenty-tree children participated (13 boys, …

2009AlgemeenArtikel

Exercise capacity in non-specific chronic low back pain patients

Hodselmans, Audy Paul; Dijkstra, Pieter U; Geertzen, Jan H B; van der Schans, Cees (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing)

OBJECTIVE: Measurement of exercise capacity is essential in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, the conventional Astrand bicycle test is not feasible in patients with a very poor aerobic capacity. Therefore the Astrand bicycles test for non-specific CLBP patients based on …

2008-09AlgemeenArtikel

Aerobic Capacity in Children with Hemophilia

Engelbert, Raoul H H; Plantinga, Martine; Van der Net, Janjaap; Van Genderen, Frank R; Van den Berg, Marijke H; Helders, Paul J M; Takken, Tim

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether aerobic capacity is normal in boys with different types of hemophilia compared with healthy peers and whether the level of aerobic capacity correlates with the amount of physical activity, joint health status, muscle strength, and anthropometrics. STUDY DESIGN: 47 patients …

2008-06AlgemeenArtikel

The development of an evidence-based physical self-management rehabilitation programme for cancer survivors

van Weert, Ellen; Hoekstra-Weebers, Josette E H M; May, Anne M; Korstjens, Irene; Ros, Wynand J G; van der Schans, Cees (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing)

OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the development of a physical training programme for cancer patients. Four related but conceptually and empirically distinct physical problems are described: decreased aerobic capacity, decreased muscle strength, fatigue and impaired role physical functioning. The study …

2008-05AlgemeenArtikel

Physical activity and enhanced fitness to improve cognitive function in older people without known cognitive impairment, A Cochrane Review

Drs. Maaike Angevaren (Lid Lectoraat); A. Aleman; Prof. Dr. L.E.M.J. Vanhees (Lector); Geert Aufdemkampe (Docent); H.J.J. Verhaar

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005381. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005381.pub2. Background: Physical activity is beneficial for healthy ageing. It may also help maintain good cognitive function in older age. Aerobic activity improves cardiovascular fitness, but it is …

2008AlgemeenArtikel

Chapter 10. Evaluating aerobic capacity.

T. Takken; Dr. H.M. Wittink (Lector)

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