InleidingProfessioneel wielrennen is een veeleisende sport. Wielrenners trachten hun belasting en herstel om zo goed mogelijk te monitoren om overtraining te voorkomen en om zo goed mogelijk te presteren. Dit doen ze vaak aan de hand van vermogen en hartfrequentie tijdens trainingen. De algemene opvatting …

Frailty, a complex phenomenon

A meta-analysis of the additional effects of communication techniques to physical therapy treatment

The loss of range of motion (ROM) in the upper extremities can interfere with activities of daily living (ADL) and, therefore, many interventions focus on improving impaired ROM. The question, however, is what joint angles are needed to naturally perform ADL. The present review aimed to compile and synthesize …

The European population is ageing rapidly and with age an increase in co-morbidites and a decline in abilities is seen. Frailty is an often-used term to indicate a higher risk to adverse health outcomes. This seems to be a simple concept however in daily practice it is awkward for physiotherapists to …