Search Results - "Coppieters, W"
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Visual feedback manipulation in virtual reality to influence pain-free range of motion. Are people with non-specific neck pain who are fearful of movement more susceptible?
Published in PloS one (05-07-2023)“…Movement-evoked pain may have a protective or learned component, influenced by visual cues which suggest that the person is moving towards a position that may…”
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Convolutional neural networks for the automatic segmentation of lumbar paraspinal muscles in people with low back pain
Published in Scientific reports (05-08-2022)“…The size, shape, and composition of paraspinal muscles have been widely reported in disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine. Measures of size, shape, and…”
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Illness perceptions in people with chronic and disabling non-specific neck pain seeking primary healthcare: a qualitative study
Published in BMC musculoskeletal disorders (27-02-2024)“…Illness perceptions can affect the way people with musculoskeletal pain emotionally and behaviorally cope with their health condition. Understanding patients…”
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Facilitatory and inhibitory pain mechanisms are altered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Published in PloS one (30-08-2017)“…Preliminary evidence from studies using quantitative sensory testing suggests the presence of central mechanisms in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)…”
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Non-invasive assessment of sciatic nerve stiffness during human ankle motion using ultrasound shear wave elastography
Published in Journal of biomechanics (08-02-2016)“…Abstract Peripheral nerves are exposed to mechanical stress during movement. However the in vivo mechanical properties of nerves remain largely unexplored. The…”
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Immediate systemic neuroimmune responses following spinal mobilisation and manipulation in people with non-specific neck pain: a randomised placebo-controlled trial
Published in Scientific reports (07-08-2023)“…Spinal mobilisation/manipulation is a common intervention for spinal pain, yet the working mechanisms are largely unknown. A randomised placebo-controlled…”
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Immediate and short-term effects of eccentric muscle contractions on structural, morphological, mechanical, functional and physiological properties of peripheral nerves: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in PloS one (28-07-2023)“…It is widely acknowledged that eccentric muscle contractions may cause skeletal muscle damage. However, there is little knowledge about the impact of eccentric…”
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Effect of splinting and exercise on intraneural edema of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome-an MRI study to reveal therapeutic mechanisms
Published in Journal of orthopaedic research (01-08-2012)“…Splinting and nerve and tendon gliding exercises are commonly used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It has been postulated that both modalities reduce…”
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Longitudinal excursion and strain in the median nerve during novel nerve gliding exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome
Published in Journal of orthopaedic research (01-07-2007)“…Nerve and tendon gliding exercises are advocated in the conservative and postoperative management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, traditionally…”
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Excursion of the Sciatic Nerve During Nerve Mobilization Exercises: An In Vivo Cross-sectional Study Using Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging
Published in The journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy (01-10-2015)“…Controlled laboratory cross-sectional study using single-group, within-subject comparisons. To determine whether different types of neurodynamic techniques…”
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Is fatty infiltration in paraspinal muscles reversible with exercise in people with low back pain? A systematic review
Published in European spine journal (01-03-2023)“…Purpose Increased fatty infiltration in paraspinal muscles has been recognized as a feature of muscle quality loss in people with Low Back Pain (LBP) and is…”
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High concurrent validity between digital and analogue algometers to measure pressure pain thresholds in healthy participants and people with migraine: a cross-sectional study
Published in Journal of headache and pain (01-12-2021)“…Background Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) are commonly assessed to quantify mechanical sensitivity in various conditions, including migraine. Digital and…”
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Back2Action: effectiveness of physiotherapy blended with eHealth consisting of pain education and behavioural activation versus physiotherapy alone—protocol for a pragmatic randomised clinical trial for people with subacute or persistent spinal pain
Published in BMJ open (07-01-2022)“…IntroductionPsychosocial factors predict recovery in patients with spinal pain. Several of these factors are modifiable, such as depression and anxiety…”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Dutch language version of the Pictorial Fear of Activity Scale - Cervical
Published in BMC musculoskeletal disorders (28-10-2020)“…The Pictorial Fear of Activity Scale-Cervical (PFActS-C) is a reliable and valid instrument to assess fear of movement in people with whiplash associated…”
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Fluctuations in local and widespread mechanical sensitivity throughout the migraine cycle: a prospective longitudinal study
Published in Journal of headache and pain (14-02-2020)“…Background People with migraine have localised (i.e., cephalic) mechanical sensitivity. There is uncertainty regarding widespread (i.e., extra-cephalic)…”
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Neuroimmune responses following joint mobilisation and manipulation in people with persistent neck pain: a protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial
Published in BMJ open (08-03-2022)“…IntroductionJoint mobilisation and manipulation often results in immediate pain relief in people with neck pain. However, the biological mechanisms behind pain…”
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The effects of aerobic exercise on neuroimmune responses in animals with traumatic peripheral nerve injury: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Published in Journal of neuroinflammation (03-05-2023)“…Increasing pre-clinical evidence suggests that aerobic exercise positively modulates neuroimmune responses following traumatic nerve injury. However,…”
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The potential protective effects of pre-injury exercise on neuroimmune responses following experimentally-induced traumatic neuropathy: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Published in Frontiers in immunology (11-09-2023)“…Pre-clinical evidence shows that neuropathy is associated with complex neuroimmune responses, which in turn are associated with increased intensity and…”
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Altered pain processing in people with type I and II diabetes: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of pain threshold and pain modulation mechanisms
Published in Systematic reviews (05-12-2018)“…Peripheral neuropathies are a common complication in patients with diabetes. Changes in nerve function and central pain processing can be quantified by…”
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Systemic neuroimmune responses in people with non-specific neck pain and cervical radiculopathy, and associations with clinical, psychological, and lifestyle factors
Published in Frontiers in molecular neuroscience (13-10-2022)“…Neuroimmune responses remain understudied in people with neck pain. This study aimed to (1) compare a broad range of systemic neuroimmune responses in people…”
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