Background Stroke is a major cause of disability globally, with high recurrence rates despite the implementation of secondary prevention strategies. Promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour are critical to mitigate these risks. Collaborative research approaches, including citizen …

The ZIVRA platform is a proof-of-concept digital infrastructure that enables therapists to monitor and evaluate the quality of arm- and hand exercises performed by stroke patients using XR applications from multiple providers. The platform collects, analyses, and visualizes movement data obtained through …

After stroke people often experience many different consequences, such as physical, cognitive and psychosocial consequences. As a result, stroke generally has a large impact on stroke patients’ lives. This may lead to patients experiencing problems with their psychosocial well-being and their ability …

Background Although enhancing physical activity (PA) is important for physical and cognitive recovery of stroke patients, the role of nurses in supporting an active lifestyle is underused during the inpatient rehabilitation treatment. Objective 1) To identify nurses’ perspectives on their current and …

Background: Extended reality is increasingly used for rehabilitation after acquired brain injury, offering benefits including improved recovery, reduced length of hospital stay, enhanced self-efficacy, and lower cost. Despite these advantages, XR is rarely implemented in daily rehabilitation practice. …

The hip fracture causes significant disabilities in many elderly people. Many studies around the world have identified various risk factors for the hip fracture. The aim of this study was to systematically investigate the risk factors of hip fractures. This study is a systematic review of risk factors …

De effectiviteit van Tai Chi op balansvaardigheid bij ouderen en CVA-patiënten. Met samenvatting in het Engels. includes a summary in English.

The effect of error augmentation on upper extremity motor performance in patients with chronic stroke.

In stroke patients, does the combination of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) with exercise result in superior functional recovery compared to exercise alone?

The effect of virtual reality therapy compared to mirror therapy on the functional recovery of the upper extremity in stroke patients.