The world population is ageing rapidly. As society ages, the incidence of physical limitations is dramatically increasing, which reduces the quality of life and increases healthcare expenditures. In western society, ~30% of the population over 55 years is confronted with moderate or severe physical limitations. …

Provision of adequate protein is crucial for optimizing outcomes in hospitalized patients. However, the methodologies upon which current recommendations are based have limitations, and little is known about true requirements in any clinical population. In this tutorial, we aim to give clinicians an understanding …

Presentatie over de 'niet-bezoeker' tijdens besloten lunchbijeenkomst met minister Van Engelshoven (OCW)

Presentation during the kick off meeting of this Erasmus+/Knowledge Alliances meeting in Groningen 17_1_2018

INTRODUCTION: Minerals may contribute to prevent and treat sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. So far, there is no comprehensive review on the impact of minerals on sarcopenia outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of …

OBJECTIVE: Although it has been established that sufficient protein is required to maintain good nutritional status and support healthy aging, it is not clear if the pattern of protein consumption may also influence nutritional status, especially in institutionalized elderly who are at risk of malnutrition. …

In de revalidatie is het van belang om de fysieke activiteit van patiënten te kunnen monitoren. Er zijn steeds meer producten die dit betrouwbaar kunnen, maar voor rolstoelgebruikers zijn er nog maar weinig mogelijkheden welke betrouwbaar genoeg zijn. Daarom hebben 2M Engineering en het Erasmus MC de …

Pronatie en supinatie zijn bewegingen om een fysiologische as in de enkel. Wanneer deze bewegingen plaatsvinden om de compromis-as zoals beschreven door Isman & Inman (1969) kunnen spieren worden ingedeeld in pronatoren en supinatoren. De momenten van de pronatoren en supinatoren bepalen het effect van …