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The reliability and validity of ultrasound to quantify muscles in older adults

Nijholt, Willemke; Scafoglieri, Aldo; Jager-Wittenaar, Harriët (Malnutrition And Healthy Ageing); Hobbelen, Hans (Ageing And Allied Health Care); van der Schans, Cees P

This review evaluates the reliability and validity of ultrasound to quantify muscles in older adults. The databases PubMed, Cochrane, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were systematically searched for studies. In 17 studies, the reliability (n = 13) and validity (n = 8) of …

2017-07-12Gezondheid; …Andersoortig materiaal

Summary points and consensus recommendations from the international protein summit

Hurt, Ryan T; McClave, Stephen A; Martindale, Robert G; Ochoa Gautier, Juan B; Coss-Bu, Jorge A; Dickerson, Roland N; Heyland, Daren K; Hoffer, L John; Moore, Frederick A; Morris, Claudia R; Paddon-Jones, Douglas; Patel, Jayshil J; Phillips, Stuart M; Rugeles, Saúl J; Sarav Md, Menaka; Weijs, Peter J M (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Wernerman, Jan; Hamilton-Reeves, Jill; McClain, Craig J; Taylor, Beth

The International Protein Summit in 2016 brought experts in clinical nutrition and protein metabolism together from around the globe to determine the impact of high-dose protein administration on clinical outcomes and address barriers to its delivery in the critically ill patient. It has been suggested …

2017-04-07AlgemeenArtikel

Association between computed tomography assessment of skeletal muscle index and muscle attenuation and chemotherapy intolerance in patients with head and neck cancer: preliminary results

Sealy, Martine (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); van der Schans, Cees; Jager-Wittenaar, Harriët (Malnutrition And Healthy Ageing); Krijnen, Wim (Statistical Techniques For Applied Research); Roodenburg, Jan; Baracos, Vickie

2017Gezondheid; …Conferentiebijdrage

Reproducible measurements of muscle characteristics using the MyotonPRO device

Van Deun, Bieke; Cagnie, Barbara; Van Eetvelde, Birgit; Van Den Noortgate, Nele; Cambier, Dirk; Hobbelen, Hans (Ageing And Allied Health Care)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The MyotonPRO is a portable device that measures muscle tone and biomechanical muscle properties objectively. MyotonPRO has already proven to be effective in measuring muscle properties in healthy and diseased populations. However, to the best of our knowledge, it has never been …

2016-12-21Gezondheid; …Artikel

de Morton Mobility Index Is feasible, reliable, and valid in patients with critical illness

Sommers, Juultje; Vredeveld, Tom; Lindeboom, Robert; Nollet, Frans; Engelbert, Raoul H.H. (Faculteit Gezondheid); Schaaf, Marike van der

BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit (ICU) stays often lead to reduced physical functioning. Change in physical functioning in patients in the ICU is inadequately assessed through available instruments. The de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI), developed to assess mobility in elderly hospitalized patients, is …

2016-10-01AlgemeenArtikel

The association between muscle strength and activity limitations in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: the impact of proprioception

Scheper, Mark; Rombaut, Lies; de Vries, Janneke; De Wandele, Inge; van der Esch, Martin (Faculteit Gezondheid); Visser, Bart (Faculteit Gezondheid); Malfait, Franciska; Calders, Patrick; Engelbert, Raoul (Faculteit Gezondheid)

PURPOSE: The patients diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type (EDS-HT) are characterized by pain, proprioceptive inacuity, muscle weakness, potentially leading to activity limitations. In EDS-HT, a direct relationship between muscle strength, proprioception and activity limitations has …

2016-06-24AlgemeenArtikel

Exploration of the protein requirement during weight loss in obese older adults

Weijs, Peter J.M. (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Wolfe, Robert R.

RATIONALE: Currently there is no consensus on protein requirements for obese older adults during weight loss. Here we explore the potential use of a new method for assessment of protein requirements based on changes in appendicular muscle mass during weight loss. METHODS: 60 obese older adults were subjected …

2016-04AlgemeenArtikel

Can clinical evaluation predict return to sport after acute hamstring injuries?

Schut, Lotte; Wangensteen, Arnlaug; Maaskant, Jolanda; Tol, Johannes L.; Bahr, Roald; Moen, Maarten

BACKGROUND: The current literature on the value of clinical evaluation for predicting time to return to sport (RTS) after acute hamstring injuries has not been systematically summarised. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on the prognostic value of clinical …

2016AlgemeenArtikel

Assessment of nutritional status in haemodialysis patients using PG-SGA and handgrip strength

Kuijken, M.J.F.; Lichthart, S.; de Wit-van der Werf, L.A.; Donders, M.P.; van Gastel, A.E.P.; van den Berg, G.H.; Jager, Harriët (Malnutrition And Healthy Ageing)

In this cross-sectional study, we primarily aimed to assess prevalence of malnutrition by the Patient Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PGSGA), and muscle strength in haemodialysis patients. Second, we explored to which extent these patients are able to complete the patient component of the PG-SGA, …

2015Gezondheid; …Conferentiebijdrage

Injuries and Risk Factors in Physical Education Students

van Beijsterveldt, AM; Bliekendaal, S.; Brink, M; Stubbe, J

Background Sports injuries are highly disadvantageous for Physical Education (PE) students, because they can lead to physical discomfort, and absence from sports classes resulting in higher study career costs. Objective To investigate the magnitude of the injury problem in PE students and to explore …

2014AlgemeenArtikel

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