A5032278994- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2016-2025
SOMT University of Physiotherapy
2013-2025
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2007-2022
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2020
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
2020
University of Amsterdam
2016-2020
Erasmus MC
2005-2015
University Medical Center
2013
University Hospital and Clinics
2013
Study Design The superficial and deep lamina of the posterior layer thoracolumbar fascia have been studied anatomically biomechanically. In embalmed human specimens, has loaded by simulating action various muscles. effect using raster photography. Objectives To study role in load transfer between spine, pelvis, legs, arms. Summary Background Data It determined whether muscles such as gluteus maximus, latissimus dorsi, erector muscle, biceps femoris are functionally coupled via fascia. caudal...
Synopsis The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) led the development a framework to help clinicians assess and manage people who may have serious spinal pathology. While rare, pathology can devastating life-changing or life-limiting consequences, must be identified early managed appropriately. Red flags (signs symptoms that might raise suspicion pathology) historically been used by identify Currently, there is an absence high-quality evidence for...
In selected populations, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) was associated with bladder/bowel symptoms, but data on the general female population are lacking. Our aim to obtain normative prevalence of POP and floor dysfunction (PFD) symptoms signs identify associations.Validated questionnaires PFD (urogenital distress inventory, (UDI) defaecation inventory (DDI)) were sent a 2,979 women (aged 45-85 years). Data analysed using Kruskal-Wallis test, chi square test Spearman's rank correlation...
Study Design In embalmed human bodies the tension of long dorsal sacroiliac ligament was measured during incremental loading anatomical structures that are biomechanically relevant. Objectives To assess function ligament. Summary Background Data many patients with aspecific low back pain or peripartum pelvic pain, is experienced in region which located. It not well known can be easily palpated area directly caudal to posterior superior iliac spine. on functional and clinical importance this...
Abstract Aims To test the face validity and reliability of a new digital pelvic floor muscle function (PFMF) assessment scheme that was designed on basis recently standardized terminology International Continence Society. Methods Study participants comprised 41 women, age 18–85 years. Data parity were obtained. Face tested by three senior one junior physiotherapists, using Delphi technique. PFMF each woman assessed four times specially trained physiotherapists. Examiners blinded to other...
Effective stabilization of the sacroiliac joints (SIJ) is essential, since spinal loading transferred via SIJ to coxal bones, and further legs. We performed a biomechanical analysis stability in terms reduced shear force standing posture using validated static 3-D simulation model. This model contained 100 muscle elements, 8 ligaments, trunk, pelvis, upper Initially, was set up minimize maximum stress. In this situation, trunk load mainly balanced between bones by vertical force. An imposed...
Abstract The size, shape, and composition of paraspinal muscles have been widely reported in disorders the cervical lumbar spine. Measures required time-consuming rater-dependent manual segmentation techniques. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) provide alternate timesaving, state-of-the-art performance measures, which could realise clinical translation. Here we trained a CNN for automatic determined impact architecture training choices on performance. T 2 -weighted MRI axial images from...
The iliolumbar ligament has been described as the most important for restraining movement at lumbosacral junction. In addition, it may play an role in sacroiliac joints. To help understand its presumed effect, anatomy of and orientation with respect to joints were studied 17 cadavers. Specific dissection showed existence several distinct parts ligament, among which is a part. This part originates on sacrum blends interosseous ligaments. Together ventral inserts medial iliac crest, separate...
Estimation on prevalence and distribution of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) signs in a general female population is difficult. We therefore developed validated prediction model prognostic instrument.Questionnaires were sent to (45-85 years). A random sample underwent vaginal examination for POP (POPQ). was using multivariate analysis subgroup participants.Positive questionnaire-response rate 46.8% (1,397 2,979). From the questionnaire group, 649 women vaginally examined (46.5%). Prevalence...