Publications by authors named "R A van Oosterom"
Objectives: To determine whether baseline physical tests have a prognostic value on patient-reported outcomes in Achilles tendinopathy.
Design: Prospective cohort study, secondary analysis of data from a randomized trial.
Methods: Patients with chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy performed a progressive calf muscle exercise program.
Objective: High-volume injections (HVIs) are thought to target neovascularization in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy (AT), yet the mechanism has not been clarified. Therefore, we aim to evaluate whether a HVI decreases ultrasonographic Doppler flow in patients with chronic midportion AT.
Design: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Objective: To determine the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) score in patients with midportion Achilles tendinopathy (AT).
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Methods: We included physically active patients with midportion AT who received exercises and an injection.
Objectives: To analyse whether (1) passive or active pain coping strategies and (2) presence of neuropathic pain component influences the change of Achilles tendinopathy (AT) symptoms over a course of 24 weeks in conservatively-treated patients.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Methods: Patients with clinically-diagnosed chronic midportion AT were conservatively treated.
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of Achilles tendinopathy (AT) on quality of life (QoL), work performance, healthcare utilisation and costs in adults with conservatively treated chronic midportion AT.
Methods: This cross-sectional survey-based study included 80 patients and took place in a sports medicine department of a large regional hospital in the Netherlands. Data were collected before any intervention was given.