Article
Sport Sciences
Kristin Haraldsdottir, Jennifer Sanfilippo, Samantha Dawes, Andrew Watson
Summary: This study aimed to determine the influence of different distribution of lean body mass (LBM) on aerobic fitness and performance in female collegiate rowers. The results showed that total LBM was a significant predictor of maximal aerobic capacity and time to exhaustion, while different regions of lean mass had varying degrees of influence on these measures.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paivi E. Korhonen, Tuija Mikkola, Hannu Kautiainen, Johan G. Eriksson
Summary: This study found that both fat mass and lean mass index are positively associated with blood pressure levels, independently of other factors. Lean body mass is shown to be an important determinant of blood pressure levels, with a magnitude similar to fat mass. Excess muscle mass may not be beneficial to cardiovascular health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Stephen Bruehl, John W. Burns, Kelli Koltyn, Rajnish Gupta, Asokumar Buvanendran, David Edwards, Melissa Chont, Yung Hsuan Wu, Amanda Stone
Summary: Regular aerobic exercise has limited direct effects on morphine responsiveness, with reduction in morphine analgesia observed mainly in male participants. Compared to the control group, aerobic exercise produced analgesic effects more similar to those seen after receiving approximately 7 mg morphine preintervention.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Waruna L. Peiris, Flavia M. Cicuttini, Sultana Monira Hussain, Mahnuma M. Estee, Lorena Romero, Tom A. Ranger, Jessica L. Fairley, Emily C. McLean, Donna M. Urquhart
Summary: This systematic review found evidence of a relationship between body fat and its central distribution with low back and knee pain, as well as a longitudinal relationship between adiposity and back, knee and foot pain. These results highlight the potential for developing novel treatments at these sites.
Article
Rheumatology
Romain S. Perera, Lingxiao Chen, Deborah J. Hart, Tim D. Spector, Nigel K. Arden, Manuela L. Ferreira, Maja R. Radojcic
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between weight and back pain in middle-aged women. The results showed that weight, BMI, and total fat mass were directly associated with back pain, indicating the importance of mechanical loading effect.
SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yilan Ge, Jiamin Liu, Lihua Zhang, Yan Gao, Bin Wang, Xiuling Wang, Jing Li, Xin Zheng
Summary: Higher lean body mass, not fat mass, was associated with lower 1-year mortality among heart failure patients.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Filipe J. Teixeira, Catarina N. Matias, Joao Faleiro, Rita Giro, Joana Pires, Helena Figueiredo, Raquel Carvalhinho, Cristina P. Monteiro, Joana F. Reis, Maria J. Valamatos, Vitor H. Teixeira, Brad J. Schoenfeld
Summary: Supplementing with either a novel plant-based protein matrix or whey protein did not have any significant impact on body composition, strength, power, and endurance performance in high-level futsal players over 8 weeks. The study suggests that whey protein does not offer unique advantages over plant-based proteins in terms of muscle synthesis in the studied population. Additionally, additional protein supplementation does not affect body composition or performance in trained futsal players with a daily protein intake >1.6 g/kg BW.day(-1), regardless of the protein type/source.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Xiaoxi Li, Yining Wang, Youyou Zhang, Yubo Ma, Faming Pan, Laura Laslett, Guoqi Cai
Summary: Back pain is a common musculoskeletal problem, and there is increasing evidence linking obesity to musculoskeletal pain. This study aims to evaluate the role of weight, BMI, and abdominal circumference in the risk of back pain over a 96-month period.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Seong Rae Kim, Gyeongsil Lee, Seulggie Choi, Yun Hwan Oh, Joung Sik Son, Minseon Park, Sang Min Park
Summary: This study found that increased predicted muscle mass or decreased predicted fat mass were associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in young adults. Conversely, decreased predicted muscle mass or increased predicted fat mass were associated with an elevated risk of CVD.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hallie Tankha, Mark A. Lumley, Alan Gordon, Howard Schubiner, Christie Uipi, James Harris, Tor D. Wager, Yoni K. Ashar
Summary: This article explores the mechanisms of a novel psychological treatment, pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), for chronic back pain. Through pain reappraisal, addressing the link between pain, emotions, and stress, and establishing social connections, the participants reported significant pain reduction or elimination with PRT.
Article
Rehabilitation
Isabela M. C. Fernandes, Priscila K. Morelhao, Thalysi M. Hisamatsu, Tiego A. Diniz, Jose Gerosa-Neto, Valeria L. G. Panissa, Fabio S. Lira, Rafael Z. Pinto
Summary: The study aimed to assess aerobic fitness in patients with low back pain (LBP) and healthy individuals through two different aerobic fitness tests on a treadmill. Results showed that while there were no significant differences in performance between the two groups on the tests, the LBP group had a higher BMI compared to the healthy group. Overall, both groups were able to perform and tolerate the aerobic fitness tests well.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Orosia Lucha-Lopez, Cesar Hidalgo-Garcia, Sofia Monti-Ballano, Sergio Marquez-Gonzalvo, Loreto Ferrandez-Laliena, Julian Mueller-Thyssen-Uriarte, Ana Carmen Lucha-Lopez
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between the prevalence of chronic low back pain and risk factors such as obesity in the general Spanish population. The study found that obesity is an important factor contributing to chronic low back pain, and this association persists even when considering other factors such as sex, age, physical occupational demands, and recreational physical activity.
Article
Surgery
Gozde In, Halit Eren Taskin, Muzaffer Al, Hasan Kerem Alptekin, Kagan Zengin, Volkan Yumuk, Baris Ikitimur
Summary: This pilot study compared the effects of two post-bariatric surgery home-based exercise programs, finding that patients who underwent aerobic exercise combined with progressive resistance conditioning achieved greater weight loss, functional capacity, muscle mass, and upper-body strength compared to those who only did aerobic exercise.
Article
Neurosciences
Nuria Garcia-Dopico, Alejandro de la Torre-luque, Carolina Sitges, Olga Velasco-Roldan
Summary: The Spanish version of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ-S) was found to have adequate face/content validity, completeness, comprehensibility, and appropriate response time. The feedback provided will contribute to improving currently available assessment tools.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gautam M. Shetty, Shikha Jain, Nidhi Shah, C. S. Ram, Harshad Thakur
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of body mass index on pain and disability outcomes in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain undergoing multimodal rehabilitation. The results showed that obese patients had higher pain and disability scores and lower success rates compared to normal and overweight groups.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Martine J. Sealy, Tanadech Dechaphunkul, Cees P. van der Schans, Wim P. Krijnen, Jan L. N. Roodenburg, John Walker, Harriet Jager-Wittenaar, Vickie E. Baracos
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Rehabilitation
Trynke Hoekstra, Rolinde A. Alingh, Hendrik S. de Vries, Rik Res, Femke Hoekstra, Cees P. van der Schans, Rienk Dekker, Florentina J. Hettinga, Lucas H. van der Woude
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2020)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ellen Hagedoorn, Joost C. Keers, Tiny Jaarsma, Cees P. van der Schans, Marie Louise A. Luttik, Wolter Paans
Article
Rehabilitation
Femke Hoekstra, Trynke Hoekstra, Cees P. van der Schans, Florentina J. Hettinga, Lucas H. V. van der Woude, Rienk Dekker, Elien Heijen, Luikje van der Dussen, Anniek van Vilsteren, Jurrian van der Sijde, Henk Bosselaar, Femke van Haeften, Anke van Cuijck, Sharlon Gardeniers, Harriet Lassche, Astrid Bink, Japhet van Abswoude, Ronald van Driel, Peter van Aanholt, Joyce Ott-Jansen, Jacobine Schoemaker, Arno van Noord, Leo Huizer
Summary: Despite variations in counseling received by patients, the physical activity counseling program in Dutch rehabilitation centers was successfully implemented and received positive feedback from professionals and patients. However, no substantial differences in physical activity outcomes were found among different counseling profiles identified in the study.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jan J. Reinders, Merlijn Lycklama A. Nijeholt, Cees P. Van Der Schans, Wim P. Krijnen
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2020)
Article
Pediatrics
Margot Visser-Bochane, Cees P. van der Schans, Wim P. Krijnen, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Margreet R. Luinge
Summary: This study aimed to assess the criterion validity of a new screening instrument, the Early Language Scale (ELS), for the identification of young children at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD). The study found that ELS is a valid instrument to identify children with DLD aged 1 to 6 years, with high sensitivity and specificity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Review
Nursing
P. T. Yvonne Dikkema, Marianne K. Nieuwenhuis, Cees P. van der Schans, Leonora J. Mouton
Summary: Implementing and performing early mobilization in critically ill patients is a complex process that requires multidisciplinary input and cooperation. Various surveys have been developed to gain insights into its facilitators and barriers. A systematic review identified 13 unique questionnaires with wide variations in development extent, but only six assessed validity and reliability. Recommendations for choosing a questionnaire depend on the aim of its use, required level of detail, and specifics of the ICU.
CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Bregje L. Seves, Femke Hoekstra, Jorrit W. A. Schoenmakers, Pim Brandenbarg, Trynke Hoekstra, Florentina J. Hettinga, Rienk Dekker, Lucas H. van der Woude, Cees P. van der Schans
Summary: The study examined the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the Adapted Short QUestionnaire to Assess Health-enhancing physical activity (Adapted-SQUASH) in adults with disabilities. The results suggest that while the Adapted-SQUASH is acceptable for assessing self-reported physical activity in large populations of adults with disabilities, there are limitations at the individual level, and differences exist between self-reported physical activity assessed with the Adapted-SQUASH and physical activity assessed with the Actiheart activity monitor.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Management
Ellen I. Hagedoorn, Wolter Paans, Cees P. van der Schans, Tiny Jaarsma, Marie Louise A. Luttik, Joost C. Keers
Summary: The study found that family caregivers rated their level of trust in nurses and nurses' accessibility higher, but rated their influence on decisions lower. Additionally, family caregivers who had more contact with nurses perceived higher levels of influence on decisions and overall collaboration.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Sie-Long Cheung, Hans J. S. M. Hobbelen, Cees P. van der Schans, Wim P. Krijnen
Summary: This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Chinese 6-item De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS) in the older native and diasporic Chinese community. The findings suggest that the DJGLS has adequate reliability and cross-cultural equivalence for use in Chinese populations.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Herman de Vries, Wim Kamphuis, Cees van der Schans, Robbert Sanderman, Hilbrand Oldenhuis
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between trends in daily HRV and stress, depression, anxiety, and somatisation. Results suggest that an increasing trend in HRVsd is associated with increases in stress and somatisation, while an increasing trend in HRV buffers against the association between HRVsd trend and somatisation change. However, depression and anxiety were not related to trends in HRV or HRVsd.
Article
Psychology, Educational
Annelies Overwijk, Annette A. J. van der Putten, Cees P. van der Schans, Mariel Willems, Thessa I. M. Hilgenkamp, Aly Waninge
Summary: The study found that direct support professionals use a variety of behavior change techniques to support healthy lifestyle behavior of individuals with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities, but rely primarily on nine of them.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ellen Hagedoorn, Wolter Paans, Tiny Jaarsma, Joost C. Keers, Cees P. van der Schans, Marie Louise A. Luttik
Summary: Positive attitudes towards family involvement are crucial for improving collaboration in nursing care. This study found that only a minority of nurses viewed families as collaboration partners or actively involved them in patient care planning. Nurses' attitudes were influenced by work experience, work setting, and existing family policies in patient care. Policies should be implemented to encourage family involvement and educational institutions need to emphasize its importance in nursing care.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CARING SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ad A. Hendrickx, Wim P. Krijnen, Richard Bimmel, Cees P. van der Schans, Robert J. Damstra
ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING
(2020)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Willemke Nijholt, Harriet Jager-Wittenaar, Isaac S. Raj, Cees P. van der Schans, Hans Hobbelen
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2020)
