Publications by authors named "C H Meulenberg"

This study aimed to investigate the effect of lifestyle intervention (LSI) on diagnosed infertility in overweight and obese women. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. A literature search was performed on the following databases from September 2022 to December 2022: PubMed, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects >1% of individuals worldwide and is manifested by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, as well as non-motor symptoms such as cognitive impairment and depression. Non-pharmacological interventions such as dance therapy are becoming increasingly popular as complementary therapies for PD, in addition to pharmacological treatments that are currently widely available. Dance as a sensorimotor activity stimulates multiple layers of the neural system, including those involved in motor planning and execution, sensory integration, and cognitive processing.

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Water is a basic element of the natural environment and the most important component in human water management. Rainfall is the main source of water. Therefore, determining the amount of precipitation reaching the ground using sensors is crucial information.

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  • Quadriceps strength significantly impacts physical function in patients post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA), necessitating the study of recovery timelines and rehabilitation effectiveness.* -
  • A review of 17 studies involving 832 patients revealed a substantial drop in maximal voluntary strength (MVS) of the quadriceps in the early post-operative phase, with recovery taking several months and being influenced by factors like age and BMI.* -
  • The findings emphasize the need for targeted rehabilitation strategies focused on strengthening knee extensor muscles and maintaining proper nutrition to aid long-term recovery in quadriceps strength post-TKA.*
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Background: There is a growing interest among the research community and clinical practitioners to investigate cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) procedures and protocols utilized in supine cycling.

Materials And Methods: The current study investigated the effects of posture on indicators of exercise intensity including gas exchange threshold (GET), respiratory compensation point (RCP), and the rate of peak oxygen uptake (V̇O peak), as well as the role of V̇O mean response time (MRT) in determining exercise intensity domains in nineteen healthy men (age: 22 ± 3 years). Two moderate-intensity step-transitions from 20 to 100 Watt (W) were completed, followed by a maximal CPET.

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