Vraagstelling: Wat is het effect van spiertraining op pijnklachten bij patiënten met het patellofemorale pijnsyndroom? Doel: Onderzoeken wat het effect is van spiertraining op pijnklachten en functie bij patiënten met het patellofemorale pijnsyndroom. Methode: Via de databanken Cinahl, LUCAS en Pubmed …

Doel: Literatuuronderzoek naar het effect van bewegingstherapie bij patiënten met fibromyalgie op de kwaliteit van leven (KvL) Methode: Effectstudies over bewegingstherapie bij patiënten met fibromyalgie werden gevonden via systematische zoekopdrachten in de volgende databanken: PubMed, PEDro, CINAHL, …

The 6-Minute-Walk-Test (6MWT) is used in clinical practice and clinical trials of lung diseases to measure the functional physical capacity; however, it is not clear whether there are influencing variables. We analyzed the values of 6MWT, Borg dyspnea pre- and post 6MWT, lung function tests and the checklist …

PURPOSE: Update of a clinical practice guideline for the physiotherapy management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease supporting the clinical decision-making process. METHODS: A systematic computerized literature search was performed on different modalities for improving physical exercise …

Diet is a major factor in the etiology of colorectal cancer, with high fish consumption possibly decreasing colorectal cancer risk, as was shown in several observational studies. To date, no intervention trials have examined the possible beneficial effects of fish intake on colorectal cancer risk. The …

This paper is a report of a review conducted to provide an overview of the evidence in the literature on task-oriented training of stroke survivors and its relevance in daily nursing practice. Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of adult disability in …

BACKGROUND: Paratonia, a form of hypertonia, is associated with loss of mobility and with the development of contractures especially in the late stages of the dementia. Passive movement therapy (PMT) currently is the main physiotherapeutic intervention. General doubt about the beneficial effects of this …

BACKGROUND: Cystic fibrosis is an inherited life-limiting disorder, characterised by pulmonary infections and thick airway secretions. Chest physiotherapy has been integral to clinical management in facilitating removal of airway secretions. Conventional chest physiotherapy techniques (CCPT) have depended …