Rationale: In order to optimize training effects for prevention of sarcopenia and frailty in community dwelling older adults a higher daily protein intake is required. To increase total daily protein intake to optimal levels (minimal 1.2 g/kg/d, optimal 1.5 g/kg/d) during a resistance exercise training …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of psychosomatic therapy versus care as usual in primary care for patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS). Methods We conducted a pragmatic, two-armed, randomised controlled trial among primary care patients with PSS in the Netherlands that included 39 …

Purpose To support the development and implementation of exercise programming for people with prostate cancer (PC), we investigated their views on exercise. Methods Online survey with open recruitment. We collected data on clinical and sociodemographic variables, experiences with exercise advice, outcome …

Dit onderzoek maakt deel uit van een overkoepelend onderzoek, met als doel normwaarden te creëren voor de Steep Ramp Test om het meten van de cardiorespiratoire fitheid toegankelijker te maken in de eerste lijn. In dit onderzoek wordt de invloed van de kracht van de bovenbenen op de Steep Ramp test onderzocht. Doel: …

Background A high sedentary time is associated with increased mortality risk. Previous studies indicate that replacement of sedentary time with light- and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity attenuates the risk for adverse outcomes and improves cardiovascular risk factors. Patients with cardiovascular …

De eerste ventilatoire drempel (VT1) is de intensiteit waarbij het niveau van CO2uitstoot voor het eerst boven het niveau van O2 inname uitstijgt. Men wordt beperkt door de accumulatie van de CO2, waardoor niet langer oneindig door kan worden gegaan met de activiteit die op dat moment wordt uitgevoerd. …

The importance of eHealth for interprofessional collaboration (IPC) and exercise behavior of clients is clearly recognized by the participants.

Background Providing individualized care based on the context and preferences of the patient is important. Knowledge on both prognostic risk stratification and blended eHealth care in musculoskeletal conditions is increasing and seems promising. Stratification can be used to match patients to the most …

Background: Up to one third of all stroke patients suffer fromone or more psychosocial impairments. Recognition and treatment of these impairments are essential in improving psychosocial well-being after stroke. Although nurses are ideally positioned to address psychosocial well-being, they often feel …

Introduction: Patients with cancer receiving radio- or chemotherapy undergo many immunological stressors. Chronic regular exercise has been shown to positively influence the immune system in several populations, while exercise overload may have negative effects. Exercise is currently recommended for …