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Objectively and subjectively measured physical activity levels in individuals with whiplash associated disorder and aged-matched healthy controls by Ritchie, Carrie, Smits, Esther, Armfield, Nigel, Sterling, Michele

“…Background Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) are the most common non-hospitalised injuries resulting from a motor vehicle crash. Half of individuals with WAD…”
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Objectively and subjectively measured physical activity levels in individuals with whiplash associated disorder and aged-matched healthy controls by Carrie Ritchie, Esther Smits, Nigel Armfield, Michele Sterling

“…BackgroundWhiplash associated disorders (WAD) are the most common non-hospitalised injuries resulting from a motor vehicle crash. Half of individuals with WAD…”
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Are objective measures of sleep and sedentary behaviours related to low back pain flares? by Costa, Nathalia, Smits, Esther J., Kasza, Jessica, Salomoni, Sauro, Rodriguez-Romero, Beatriz, Ferreira, Manuela L., Hodges, Paul W.

“…Abstract Risk factors for low back pain (LBP) flares have been considered about self-reported measures. This case–crossover study aimed to investigate whether…”
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Standardized handwriting to assess bradykinesia, micrographia and tremor in Parkinson's disease by Smits, Esther J, Tolonen, Antti J, Cluitmans, Luc, van Gils, Mark, Conway, Bernard A, Zietsma, Rutger C, Leenders, Klaus L, Maurits, Natasha M

“…To assess whether standardized handwriting can provide quantitative measures to distinguish patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease from age- and…”
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Expert consensus and perspectives on recovery following road traffic crashes: a Delphi study by Smits, Esther J., Gane, Elise M., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Andrews, Nicole E., Johnston, Venerina

“…To reach expert consensus on a definition for recovery following minor and moderate road traffic crash-related injuries and key factors that influence…”
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Evaluation of a physical activity promotion intervention for adults with whiplash associated disorders: a single-case experimental design study by Ritchie, Carrie, Clanchy, Kelly, Sterling, Michele, Tate, Robyn, Smits, Esther J., Day, Melissa, Nikles, Jane, Liimatainen, Jenna, Tweedy, Sean M.

“…There is considerable variation in the physical and psychological presentations of people with whiplash-associated disorder (WAD). Optimal treatment continues…”
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Low Back Pain Flares: How do They Differ From an Increase in Pain? by Costa, Nathalia, Smits, Esther J., Kasza, Jessica, Salomoni, Sauro E., Ferreira, Manuela, Hodges, Paul W.

“…The term flare is commonly used to describe low back pain (LBP) fluctuations, but individuals with LBP consider that it does not always correspond to increased…”
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Effectiveness of Interventions on Work Outcomes After Road Traffic Crash-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Brakenridge, Charlotte L, Smits, Esther J, Gane, Elise M, Andrews, Nicole E, Williams, Gina, Johnston, Venerina

“…Musculoskeletal injuries are common after road traffic crash (RTC) and can lead to poor work-related outcomes. This review evaluated the impact of…”
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Anterior deltoid muscle reflection using a deltopectoral approach is safe and does not influence outcome of reverse shoulder arthroplasty by Veen, Egbert J.D., Smits, Esther J., Ker, Andrew, Whitehouse, Sarah L., Ziegenfuss, Brandon L., Pivonka, Peter, Gupta, Ashish, Cutbush, Kenneth

“…The deltopectoral approach is well accepted for shoulder arthroplasty procedures. The extended deltopectoral approach with detachment of the anterior deltoid…”
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How reliable is measurement of posture during sleep: real-world measurement of body posture and movement during sleep using accelerometers by Smits, Esther J, Salomoni, Sauro, Costa, Nathalia, Rodríguez-Romero, Beatriz, Hodges, Paul W

“… Understanding sleeping behaviours could improve prevention and treatment of sleep problems and associated health conditions. This study aimed to evaluate a…”
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Mobility levels of acute medical patients: Is behavioural mapping comparable to accelerometry? by Wu, Yizhou, Smits, Esther J, Window, Peter, Beningfield, Alice, Johnston, Venerina, McRae, Prue

“…Objective: To (1) determine agreement between behavioural mapping and accelerometry for measuring mobility levels in an acute medical inpatient setting and to…”
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The Impact of Musculoskeletal Injuries Sustained in Road Traffic Crashes on Work-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review by Gane, Elise M., Plinsinga, Melanie L., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Smits, Esther J., Aplin, Tammy, Johnston, Venerina

“…Musculoskeletal injuries occur frequently after road traffic crashes (RTCs), and the effect on work participation is not fully understood. The primary aim of…”
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Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol by Brakenridge, Charlotte L, Gane, Elise M, Smits, Esther J, Andrews, Nicole E, Johnston, Venerina

“…Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common non-fatal injury from road traffic crashes. Even when the injuries are mild, they can cause pain which can affect…”
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The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review by Gane, Elise M, Brakenridge, Charlotte L, Smits, Esther J, Johnston, Venerina

“…Musculoskeletal injuries (strains/sprains, contusions, dislocations, and fractures) are the most common injury sustained in a road traffic crash. They can have…”
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Graphical Tasks to Measure Upper Limb Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: Validity and Response to Dopaminergic Medication by Smits, Esther J., Tolonen, Antti J., Cluitmans, Luc, van Gils, Mark, Zietsma, Rutger C., Borgemeester, Robbert W. K., van Laar, Teus, Maurits, Natasha M.

“…The most widely used method to assess motor functioning in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients is the unified Parkinson's disease rating scale-III (UPDRS-III)…”
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Multiplex flow cytometric immunoassay for serum biomarker profiling of recombinant bovine somatotropin by Smits, Nathalie Gabriëlle Esther, Ludwig, Susann Katrina Julie, Van der Veer, Grisha, Bremer, Maria Gabriëlle Eleonore Gerarda, Nielen, Michel Wilhelmus Franciscus

“…Recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) is licensed for enhancing milk production in dairy cows in some countries, for instance the United States, but is banned…”
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Reproducibility of standardized fine motor control tasks and age effects in healthy adults by Smits, Esther J., Tolonen, Antti J., Cluitmans, Luc, van Gils, Mark, Zietsma, Rutger C., Tijssen, Marina A.J., Maurits, Natasha M.

“…•We report reproducibility of graphical tasks recorded with a newly developed system.•The tasks consist of tracing figures, writing, and a modified Fitts’…”
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Potential of Treatment-Specific Protein Biomarker Profiles for Detection of Hormone Abuse in Cattle by Ludwig, Susann Katrina Julie, Smits, Nathalie Gabriëlle Esther, Cannizzo, Francesca Tiziana, Nielen, Michel Wilhelmus Franciscus

“…Targeted protein biomarker profiling is suggested as a fast screening approach for detection of illegal hormone treatment in meat production. The advantage of…”
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Pain Education and Virtual Reality Improves Pain, Pain-related Fear of Movement, and Trunk Kinematics in Individuals With Persistent Low Back Pain by Window, Peter, McGrath, Michelle, Harvie, Daniel S, Smits, Esther, Johnston, Venerina, Murdoch, Megan, Russell, Trevor

“…To evaluate the effect of combining pain education and virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy using a cognitive-behavioral therapy-informed approach (virtual…”
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Calibration and validation of physical behaviour cut-points using wrist-worn ActiGraphs for children and adolescents: A systematic review by Clanchy, Kelly, Stanfield, Matthew, Smits, Esther, Liimatainen, Jenna, Ritchie, Carrie

“…To review cut-points calibrated and independently validated from wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometers to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)…”
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