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Marfan syndrome in adolescence: adolescents' perspectives on (physical) functioning, disability, contextual factors and support needs

Warnink-Kavelaars, Jessica; Beelen, Anita; Goedhart, Tine M. H. J.; de Koning, Lisanne E. (Centre Of Expertise Urban Vitality); Nollet, Frans; Alsem, Mattijs W.; Menke, Leonie A.; Engelbert, Raoul H. H. (Centre Of Expertise Urban Vitality)

Although essential for providing optimal adolescent patient support, knowledge of the impact of Marfan syndrome in adolescence is limited. To explore adolescents’ perceived impact of Marfan syndrome on (physical) functioning (activities, participation), disability (limitations, restrictions), contextual …

2019-12AlgemeenArtikel

Decreased Appetite is Associated with Sarcopenia-Related Outcomes in Acute Hospitalized Older Adults

van Dronkelaar, Carliene (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Tieland, Michael (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Aarden, Jesse J. (Kenniscentrum Achieve); Reichardt, Lucienne A.; van Seben, Rosanne; van der Schaaf, Marike; van der Esch, Martin (Lectoraat Interdisciplinaire Zorg Voor Chronische Gewrichtsaandoeningen); Engelbert, Raoul H. H.; Twisk, Jos W. R.; Bosch, Jos A.; Buurman, Bianca M.

Decreased appetite is one of the main risk factors of malnutrition. Little is known on how appetite changes during hospitalization and after discharge and how it relates with sarcopenia-related outcomes. We analyzed data of the Hospital-ADL study, a multicenter prospective cohort study that followed …

2019AlgemeenArtikel

Muscle strength is associated with muscle mass in patients with esophageal cancer awaiting surgery

van Egmond, Maarten A. (Lectoraat Fysiotherapie - Transitie Van Zorg Bij Complexe Patiënten); van der Schaaf, Marike; Hagens, Eliza R. C.; van Laarhoven, Hanneke W. M.; van Berge Henegouwen, Mark I; Haverkort, Elizabeth B.; Engelbert, Raoul H. H. (Lectoraat Fysiotherapie - Transitie Van Zorg Bij Complexe Patiënten); Gisbertz, Suzanne S.

Background and Purpose: Decreased muscle mass and muscle strength are independent predictors of poor postoperative recov- ery in patients with esophageal cancer. If there is an association between muscle mass and muscle strength, physiotherapists are able to measure muscle strength as an early predictor …

2018-06-01AlgemeenArtikel

A digitally supported home-based exercise training program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults: protocol of the cluster randomised controlled VITAMIN trial

van den Helder, Jantine (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); van Dronkelaar, Carliene (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Tieland, Michael (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Mehra, Sumit; Dadema, Tessa (Faculteit Gezondheid); Visser, Bart (Centre Of Expertise Urban Vitality); Kröse, Ben J. A.; Engelbert, Raoul H. H. (Lectoraat Fysiotherapie - Transitie Van Zorg Bij Complexe Patiënten); Weijs, Peter J. M. (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging)

Background Increased physical activity and dietary protein intake are promising interventions to prevent or treat the age-related decline in physical performance in older adults. There are well-controlled exercise as well as dietary intervention studies that show beneficial effects on physical performance …

2018AlgemeenArtikel

Attitudes of older adults in a group-based exercise program toward a blended intervention: a focus-group study

Mehra, Sumit; Dadema, Tessa (Faculteit Gezondheid); Kröse, Ben J A; Visser, Bart; Engelbert, Raoul H H; Van Den Helder, Jantine (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Weijs, Peter J M (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging)

Ageing is associated with a decline in daily functioning and mobility. A physically active life and physical exercise can minimize the decline of daily functioning and improve the physical-, psychological- and social functioning of older adults. Despite several advantages of group-based exercise programs, …

2016-11AlgemeenArtikel

The functional consequences of Generalized Joint Hypermobility

Scheper, Mark C; de Vries, Janneke E; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit; Nollet, Frans; Engelbert, Raoul H H

BACKGROUND: Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) has been found to be associated with musculoskeletal complaints and disability. For others GJH is seen as a prerequisite in order to excel in certain sports like dance. However, it remains unclear what the role is of GJH in human performance. Therefore, …

2014-07-21AlgemeenArtikel

A poor association was found between self-reported physical activity and estimated maximal oxygen uptake of sedentary multiethnic women

Gademan, Maaike G J; Hosper, Karen; Deutekom, Marije; Engelbert, Raoul H H; Myers, Jonathan; Stronks, Karien

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 …

2014AlgemeenArtikel

Generalized joint hypermobility in professional dancers: a sign of talent or vulnerability?

Scheper, Mark C.; de Vries, Janneke E.; de Vos, Rien; Verbunt, Jeanine; Nollet, Frans; Engelbert, Raoul H. H.

OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) in professional dancers on physical fitness, musculoskeletal complaints and psychological distress. METHODS: Thirty-six professional dancers were recruited and compared with control subjects (mean age 20.1, range 17-27). Height, …

2013-04AlgemeenArtikel

Kashin Beck Disease: more than just osteoarthrosis

Schepman, Karin (Faculteit Gezondheid); Engelbert, Raoul H. H. (Lectoraat Fysiotherapie - Transitie Van Zorg Bij Complexe Patiënten); Visser, Milanka M.; Yu, Changlong; de Vos, Rien

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of body function, activities and pain on the level of activity in adults with Kashin Beck Disease (KBD). Seventy-five KBD patients with a mean age of 54.8 years (SD 11.3) participated. Anthropometrics, range of joint motion (ROM) and muscle strength …

2011-05AlgemeenArtikel

Is grip strength a predictor for total muscle strength in healthy children, adolescents, and young adults?

Wind, Anne E.; Takken, Tim; Helders, Paul J. M.; Engelbert, Raoul H. H.

The primary purpose of this study was to examine whether grip strength is related to total muscle strength in children, adolescents, and young adults. The second purpose was to provide reference charts for grip strength, which could be used in the clinical and research setting. This cross-sectional study …

2010-03AlgemeenArtikel

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