Patellapeestendinopathie (PT), ofwel ‘Jumper’s Knee’, is een van de meest voorkomende overbelastingblessures onder sporters. Een behandeloptie is de patellaband: een direct toegankelijke en veel gebruikte brace bij PT. Het dragen van deze band en het zelfstandig toepassen van aanvullende behandelopties, …

Chronische pijn treft ongeveer 25% van de Nederlandse volwassenen en beïnvloedt het functioneren en de kwaliteit van leven aanzienlijk. Oefentherapie, zoals kracht- en aerobe training, is een veelgebruikte behandelmethode. De pijnverlagende werking van oefentherapie vindt plaats via verschillende werkingsmechanismen …

Background Exercise-induced fatigue is a common consequence of physical activities. Particularly in older adults, it can affect gait performance. Due to a wide variety in fatiguing protocols and gait parameters used in experimental settings, pooled effects are not yet clear. Furthermore, specific elements …

Objective To obtain insights into parents' information needs during the first year at home with their very preterm (VP) born infant. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with parents of VP infants participating in a post-discharge responsive parenting intervention (TOP program). Online interviews …

Objective To investigate whether duration of knee symptoms influenced the magnitude of the effect of exercise therapy compared to non-exercise control interventions on pain and physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Method We undertook an individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis …

Background and aim: Moderate preterm (MP) birth is associated with an increased risk of developmental problems. However, post-discharge support for this group is scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a post-discharge parenting program (TOP program) for MP infants. Three feasibility …

Background Fall prevention programs have been proven effective in reducing falls and fall-related injuries in specific target groups and settings. However, implementing these programs on a larger scale often requires adjustments for feasibility. This study assessed the effectiveness of a nationally implemented …

Background: Both the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and daily life gait quality and quantity obtained from wearable sensors are used to measure functional status in older adults. It is generally assumed that they are interrelated and exchangeable, but this has not yet been established. Interchangeability …

Het effect van oefentherapie op de balans bij kinderen met development al coordination disorder