BACKGROUND: As the number of cancer survivors is increasing, it is important to be able to offer exercise and physical activity (PA)-promoting interventions that are both effective and reasonably accessible. Internet-based interventions are typically less expensive and more accessible alternatives to …

Background and objective: Serious pathologies of the neck can potentially result in cranial nerve palsy. Knowledge about cranial nerve examination (CNE) seems sparse, and its use is still unknown. We aim to investigate the knowledge, skills, and utilization of CNE of Italian physiotherapists. Materials …

BACKGROUND: Sepsis is one of the most frequent reasons for acute intensive care unit (ICU) admission of very old patients and mortality rates are high. However, the impact of pre-existing physical and cognitive function on long-term outcome of ICU patients ≥ 80 years old (very old intensive care patients …

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Latest inside into the screening, diagnosis, prevention and treatnment of sarcopenia and the importance of interprofessional collaboration

SYNOPSIS: Vascular serious adverse events can occur after examining, manipulating, mobilizing, and prescribing exercise for the cervical spine. Patients presenting with neck pain and headache who develop a vascular serious adverse event during or after treatment may have vascular flow limitations that …

: Jaarlijks gezien komen 31% van de patiënten bij een fysiotherapeut of huisarts om aan hun schouderklacht te worden geholpen. Subacromiale klachten veroorzaakt door rotator cuff pezen dan wel caput longum bicepspees zijn het meest voorkomend. Naast tendinopathie spelen instabiliteit en traumatische …

INTRODUCTION: In Europe, cancer is one of the predominant causes of mortality and morbidity among older people aged over 65. A diagnosis of cancer can imply a negative impact on the quality of life of the older patients and their families. Despite research examining the impact of cancer on the family, …

Onderzoek naar de profilering van antilichamen in de prognose en classificatie van systemische sclerose. Het doel van het onderzoek was om commercieel beschikbare diagnostische assays voor de detectie van SSc-geassocieerde autoantilichamen te vergelijken. Daarnaast werder onderzoek gedaan naar de coëxistentie …

Background: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been described as an independent risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. At the same time, cognitive deterioration and increased loss experiences in dementia may increase liability for the reactivation of traumatic memories and thereby PTSD …