Objective Although regular physical activity is an effective secondary prevention strategy for patients with a chronic disease, it is unclear whether patients change their daily physical activity after being diagnosed. Therefore, the aims of this study were to (1) describe changes in levels of physical …

Abstract Problem definition. Chronic diseases are accountable for the leading cause of mortality on the globe. Non-communicable disease (NCD) – a type of chronic illness – causes burden on multiple levels, ranging from personal to economical strain, resulting in immense number deaths annually. Dominant causes …

Probleem-stelling Na een CVA is de kans op een recidief aanzienlijk groter dan bij leeftijdsgenoten zonder CVA-verleden. Hierbij zijn onvoldoende fysieke activiteit en overmatig sedentair gedrag (SG) belangrijke risicofactoren. Uit enkele studies blijkt echter dat CVA-patiënten in revalidatiecentra …

This systematic review has investigated the relationship between sedentary work and the development of low back pain.

Background: The worldwide increase in the rates of childhood overweight and physical inactivity requires successful prevention and intervention programs for children. The aim of the Active Living project is to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behavior of Dutch primary school children …

Physical activity (PA) is important for healthy ageing. Better insight into objectively measured PA levels in older adults is needed, since most previous studies employed self-report measures for PA assessment, which are associated with overestimation of PA. This study aimed to provide insight in objectively …

Background and Purpose: Despite the positive effects of physical activity on numerous aspects of health, many older adults remain sedentary even after participating in physical activity interventions. Standardized exercise programs do not necessarily bring about the behavioral change that is necessary. …

This presentation describes the results of a rapid review that aims on which methods and measurements are used to evaluate multi-component interventions in the field of physical activity (PA), sedentary (SB) behavior or diet. This rapid review is part of DEDIPAC, a sub project of the Joint Programming …

Nowadays, modern societal trends and technologies enable us to live our lives with comfort and fun. On the one hand, these developments enhance quality of life, on the other hand there are downsides related to our health and happiness. Therefore, in our current society, it is necessary that parents consciously …

OBJECTIVES: In health evaluations, physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (maximal oxygen uptake [VO2max]) are important variables. It is not always possible to assess both of them. If the association between self-reported PA and VO2max was strong, it would be possible to use the information …