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Open AccessCost-effectiveness of posterior versus anterior surgery for cervical radiculopathy: results from a multicentre randomised non-inferiority trial (FACET)
For cervical nerve root compression, anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (anterior surgery) or posterior foraminotomy (posterior surgery) are safe and effective options. Posterior surgery might have a mor...
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Open AccessRepeatability and Safety of the Functional Capacity Evaluation-One-Handed for Individuals with Upper Limb Reduction Deficiency and Amputation
Purpose To assess repeatability and safety of the functional capacity evaluation-one-handed (FCE-OH), a FCE-OH individuals, consisting of eight items. Method The FCE-OH protocol was administered ...
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Open AccessThe capability set for work – correlates of sustainable employability in workers with multiple sclerosis
The aim of this study was to examine whether work capabilities differ between workers with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and workers from the general population. The second aim was to investigate whether the capabil...
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Open AccessFunctional Capacity Evaluation in Upper Limb Reduction Deficiency and Amputation: Development and Pilot Testing
Purpose To develop and pilot test a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) for individuals with upper limb absence (ULA) due to reduction deficiency or amputation, and to examine the relationship between FCE resul...
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Open AccessMeasurement Properties of the Spinal Function Sort in Patients with Sub-acute Whiplash-Associated Disorders
Purpose To extensively analyze the measurement properties the Spinal Function Sort (SFS) in patients with sub-acute whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). Methods Three-hundred-two patients...
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Open AccessConstruct Validity of Functional Capacity Evaluation in Patients with Whiplash-Associated Disorders
Purpose The construct validity of functional capacity evaluations (FCE) in whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is unknown. The aim of this study was to analyse the validity of FCE in pati...
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Open AccessReliability of Clinician Rated Physical Effort Determination During Functional Capacity Evaluation in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Introduction Functional capacity evaluation (FCE) can be used to make clinical decisions regarding fitness-for-work. During FCE the evaluator attempts to assess the amount of physical effort of t...
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Open AccessReliability and Safety of Functional Capacity Evaluation in Patients with Whiplash Associated Disorders
Introduction Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are a burden for both individuals and society. It is recommended to evaluate patients with WAD at risk of chronification to enhance rehabilitation...
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Open AccessAre performance-based measures predictive of work participation in patients with musculoskeletal disorders? A systematic review
Assessments of whether patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can participate in work mainly consist of case history, physical examinations, and self-reports. Performance-based measures might add value...
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Open AccessFunctional capacity of people with early osteoarthritis: a comparison between subjects from the cohort hip and cohort knee (CHECK) and healthy ageing workers
The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) increases, but the impact of the disorder on peoples’ functional capacity is not known. Therefore, the objective of this study was to compare self-reported health status a...
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Open AccessSelf-Reported Functional Status as Predictor of Observed Functional Capacity in Subjects with Early Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee: A Diagnostic Study in the CHECK Cohort
Objectives Patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) may experience functional limitations in work settings. In the Cohort Hip and Cohort Knee study (CHECK) physical function was both...
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Open AccessRelationship between psychological factors and performance-based and self-reported disability in chronic low back pain
Cross sectional study, performed in an outpatient university based pain rehabilitation setting. To analyze the relationship between psychological factors (psychosocial distress, depression, self efficacy, self...
