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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

Functional Improvement Is Accompanied by Reduced Pain in Adolescent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Nijhof, Sanne L.; Priesterbach, Loudy P.; Bleijenberg, Gijs; Engelbert, Raoul H.; van de Putte, Elise M.

2013-09AlgemeenArtikel

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

Need for a consensus on the methods by which to measure joint mobility and the definition of norms for hypermobility that reflect age, gender and ethnic-dependent variation: is revision of criteria for joint hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type indicated?

Remvig, Lars; Engelbert, Raoul H.; Berglund, Britta; Bulbena, Antonio; Byers, Peter H.; Grahame, Rodney; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit; Lindgren, Karl-August; Uitto, Jouni; Wekre, Lena L.

2011-06AlgemeenArtikel

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

Motor Performance in Children with Generalized Hypermobility: The Influence of Muscle Strength and Exercise Capacity

Hanewinkel-van Kleef, Yvonne B.; Helders, Paul J.M.; Takken, Tim; Engelbert, Raoul H.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether muscle strength and functional exercise capacity (FEC) influence motor performance in children with generalized joint hypermobility. METHODS: Forty-one children (mean age: 8.1 years) with symptomatic generalized hypermobility were included. Motor …

2009-07AlgemeenArtikel

Aerobic Capacity in Children with Hemophilia

Engelbert, Raoul H H; Plantinga, Martine; Van der Net, Janjaap; Van Genderen, Frank R; Van den Berg, Marijke H; Helders, Paul J M; Takken, Tim

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether aerobic capacity is normal in boys with different types of hemophilia compared with healthy peers and whether the level of aerobic capacity correlates with the amount of physical activity, joint health status, muscle strength, and anthropometrics. STUDY DESIGN: 47 patients …

2008-06AlgemeenArtikel

Responsiveness of exercise parameters in children with inflammatory myositis

Takken, Tim; van der Net, Janjaap; Engelbert, Raoul H. H.; Pater, Suzanne; Helders, Paul J. M.

OBJECTIVE: Juvenile dermatomyositis (DM) is an inflammatory myopathy in which the immune system targets the microvasculature of the skeletal muscle and skin, leading to significant muscle weakness and exercise intolerance, although the precise etiology is unknown. The goal of this study was to investigate …

2008-01-15AlgemeenArtikel

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