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Primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a monitoring and a titration algorithm to prevent inactivity and excessive activity of the diaphragm. This will be determined by comparing the fraction of breaths where diaphragm…
The primaire objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention (MCI) programme (physical activity [PA], nutritional counselling/dietary intervention, and information & communication technology [ICT] intervention)…
Is the application of CryoSeal (CS) in primary total knee replacement surgery beneficial for the patient with respect to a faster track and improved postoperative rehabilitation. The beneficial effect may be due to quicker functional knee…
Determining the outcome of reversed and antegrade LIA in THA with ASI by analysing postoperative pain with the 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (NRS), length of hospital stay, the amount of postoperative consumption of opioid pain medication as well as…
Primary Objective:Is a prevention program, based on principles of health behavior change, education about playing-related musculoskeletal disorders and postural training, more effective in preventing and/ or reducing disabilities from…
The proposed study is part of a larger KWF program proposal: the Alpe d*HuZes Cancer Rehabilitation Research Program (A-CaRe) coordinated by the EMGO Institute. The aim of the study is to evaluate the short- and long-term effectiveness of a combined…
To gain a more complete scientific understanding, it is necessary to examine whether an adaptation does in fact occur after habitual high or low amounts of protein intake with regard to the anabolic response to subsequent protein intake. In the…
To investigate the effectiveness of an internet physical activity / self-management program (artroseinbeweging.nl).
Our primary objective is to compare the short term (3 months follow-up) clinical and radiographic results of the Bledsoe Thruster Brace with the SofTec OA Brace in the management of patients with medial knee OA and a varus leg alignment.
Primary Objective: The primary objective is to investigate the feasibility of a short-term preoperative physical therapeutic intervention for frail elderly patients, who have a higher risk on postoperative complications or a delayed recovery, after…
The objective of the study is to evaluate a fall prevention program for persons with RA. The primary parameter is to reduce fall incidence in the participants of the fall prevention program.
The objective of this pilot study is to investigate the feasibility and effect of a high-intensity physical training program for elderly patients who are scheduled for abdominal oncological surgery on the preoperative maximal aerobic capacity and…
The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether application of PRF® will reduce postoperative wound leakage, the necessity for allogeneic blood transfusions and the incidence of wound healing disturbances in patients undergoing…
The objective of the study is to assess whether 1) two of the questionnaires used are appropriate for this subgroup of stroke patients and 2) the combination of positioning of the hemiplegic arm with simultaneous application of electrical…
The primary objective of the current study will be to evaluate the (cost)effectiveness of a PE intervention in order to prevent back and neck pain among a heterogeneous group of workers.
Does a 12-week aqua cycling program result in a significant difference in self-reported severity of knee osteoarthritis symptoms, quality of life, physical activity and tested muscle strength and physical capacity in patients with early knee…
An information campaign was developed targeting early-stage KHOA patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to optimise timing of referral to secondary care.
Our primary objective is to compare the short and medium term (up to 6 months) clinical results in pain and function of the Bauerfeind SecuTec OA brace with only conservative treatment (no brace) in the management of patients with medial knee OA and…
Objective of the validation study is evaluating the optimal imaging modality, diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging (DT-MRI) or ultrasound, for measuring pennation angle and fascicle length, muscle thickness, muscle volume and cross sectional…