Encouraging adolescents to participate in physical activity (PA) is crucial for both their immediate and long-term well-being. However, maintaining their engagement remains a challenge. The Health-Promoting School (HPS) model takes a holistic approach by integrating health promotion into education, policies, …

Background Inadequate protein intake is associated with poor physical functioning and suboptimal recovery in hospitalised older adults. Despite standard dietetic care, dietary protein intakes falls well below the recommended levels. To address this problem, we developed an intensified trans-sectorial …

In dit artikel willen we enkele inzichten delen over het belang van gedragsvaardigheden in sportsituaties, met speciale aandacht voor de talentkrachtige benadering. Deze tips zijn nuttig voor leerkrachten in het bewegingsonderwijs en sport. Het is cruciaal om te erkennen dat een succesvolle sportdeelname …

Introduction By 2050, the global population aged 60 and older is projected to more than double, underscoring the need for programs that promote healthy aging (World Health Organization (WHO), 2024). In Cabo Verde, the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program, implemented in 2021, emphasizes …

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease primarily affecting older adults, mainly impacting the hip and knee joints. The increasing prevalence of OA contributes to rising healthcare demands and costs. Current OA treatment guidelines emphasize the importance of self-management education and …

Chronische pijn leidt vaak tot een verslechterd looppatroon, mede veroorzaakt door angst en vermijdingsgedrag. Deze studie onderzoekt wat behandelaren nodig hebben om loopkwaliteit bij deze doelgroep te verbeteren. Het doel is aanbevelingen te formuleren voor een herziene behandelwijze binnen de revalidatiepraktijk …

Chronische pijn is een complex probleem met meerdere gevolgen voor het individu. Psychologische en sociale factoren spelen een belangrijke rol bij het in stand houden van deze klachten. Het biomedisch model blijkt onvoldoende effectief, waardoor een biopsychosociale aanpak wordt aanbevolen. Deze studie …

Background: Introduction: Physical activity is essential in preventing and treating age-related chronic diseases and mortality. Retirement is a key period to promote health behaviours, as individuals restructure their routines. Thus, we aimed to identify effective components and behaviour change techniques …

This thesis aims to develop and validate a comprehensive and adaptable activity monitoring system that quantifies physical behaviours in children with and without developmental disabilities, including those utilizing assistive devices. This system seeks to overcome the current limitations in the accuracy …

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of interventions using feedback from objective measurements to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults during rehabilitation. Data Source: Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase and Emcare were systematically searched for controlled trials in May 2023. …