Publications by authors named "Sim Klaps"
Background: Patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) show reduced inspiratory muscle function. However, studies comparing maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and exercise-induced inspiratory muscle fatigue (IMF) between CNSLBP and healthy controls (HC) are lacking.
Objective: To compare MIP and exercise-induced IMF between CNSLBP and HC.
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- - The study aimed to identify unique clinical phenotypes of hip osteoarthritis (OA) using a biopsychosocial approach, analyzing data from 143 individuals awaiting total hip arthroplasty.
- - Researchers assessed various factors, including demographics, pain-related thoughts, mental health, social support, and pain/disability measures to classify participants into two clinical phenotypes: maladaptive and adaptive.
- - The maladaptive phenotype (34% of participants) was characterized by higher comorbidities, anxiety, and pain-related fears, leading to increased levels of pain and disability; this classification method has an accuracy of 87.8%, aiding in the development of personalized treatment plans.
Context: Psychosocial parameters play an important role in the onset and persistence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs). Exercise therapy is a valuable therapeutic modality as part of CMSD rehabilitation. Hereby, exercise intensity is an important factor regarding changes in pain and disability in multiple CMSDs.
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