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PhD STUDENTS

  1. A. de Zwart. Muscle strength in knee osteoarthritis. VU University, 2022 (1st promotor)

  2. O. Ilves. Rehabiliation after lumbar spine fusion. University of Jyväskylä, Finland, 2020 (second promotor)

  3. M. Tenten-Diepenmaat. Management of foot problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. VU University, 2020 (1st promotor)

  4. M.H.P. Crins. Promising PROMIS. Psychometirc properties of Dutch-Flemish PROMIS Pain behavior, Pain interference and Physical Function item banks, VU University, 2020 (1st promotor)

  5. E.C. Littooij. Global meaning in people with spinal cord injury or stroke: content, changes and perceived influence on rehabilitation, VU University, 2019 (1st promotor)

  6. C.S.E.W. Schuurhuizen. Optimizing psychosocial support and symptom managment for patients with advanced cancer. VU University, 2019 (1st promotor)

  7. J.A.C. van Tunen. The role of biomechanics in knee osteoarthritis. University of Southern Denmark, Denmark, 2018 (co-promotor)

  8. R. Richards. Gait retraining  with real-time biofeedback for reducing the knee adduction moment in people with medial knee osteoarthritis. VU University, 2018 (2nd promotor)

  9. T. Cudejko. Benefits of soft knee bracing in knee osteoarthritis. VU University, 2018 (1st promotor)

  10. J.A. Barten. Personalizing non-surgical care in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Utrecht University, 2018 (2nd promotor)

  11. N. Claasen-van Dessel. Getting a grip on the unexplained Classification, course, predictors and treatment of Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS) VU University, 2018 (2nd promotor)

  12. J. van den Hoek. The long-term impact of rheumatoid arthritis and comorbidity on functioning and mortality. University of Amsterdam, 2017 (2nd promotor)

  13. L.E. van den Akker. The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy fort he treatment of fatigue in multiple sclerosis.  VU University, 2017 (2nd promotor)

  14. M. de Rooij. Comorbidity in knee osteoarthritis: development and evaluation of tailored exercise therapy.  VU University, 2017 (1st promotor)  (PhD Award Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy)

  15. R.E. Boeschoten. Depression in multiple sclerosis: prevalence, profile and treatment. VU University, 2017 (co-promotor)

  16. E. Generaal. Chronic pain: the role of biological and psychosocial factors. VU University, 2016 (1st promotor)

  17. S.F.E. van Weelij. Physical functioning in Ankylosing Spondylitis patients. VU University, 2015 (1st promotor)

  18. A. Braamse. Psychological aspects of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with hematological malignancies. VU University, 2015 (1st promotor)

  19. L. Hermsen. Older adults with joint pain and comorbidity: Frequency, prognosis and determinants of physical and social dysfunctioning. VU University, 2015 (2nd promotor)

  20. A. de Rooij. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment in chronic widespread pain: prediction and mechanisms of treatment outcome. VU University, 2014 (1st promotor)

  21. J. Holla. CHECKing activity limitations in persons with early osteoarthritis of the knee or hip. Course, prognosis, and underlying mechanisms. VU University, 2014 (1st promotor)

  22. A.J. Smink. Beating Osteoarthritis – Implementation of a stepped care strategy to manage hip or knee osteoarthritis in clinical practice. VU University, 2014 (1st promotor)

  23. D. Bossen. Join2Move – A web-based physical activity intervention for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis. Tilburg University, 2014 (2nd promotor)

  24. D.C. Sanchez Ramirez. Activity limitations in osteoarthritis of the knee: Influence of inflammatory, neuromuscular, biomechanical and behavioral factors. VU University, 2014 (1st promotor)

  25. J. Knoop. Knee joint instability and exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. VU University, 2014 (1st promotor) (PhD Award Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy)

  26. M.J.P.M. Stukstette. Understanding and treating hand osteoarthritis: a challenge.  Utrecht University, 2013 (2nd promotor)

  27. R.F. Castien. Manual therapy and chronic tension-type headache. A study into the effectiveness of manual therapy of chronic tension-type headache. VU University, 2013 (1st promotor)

  28. I.C.J.M. Eijssen. Client centered practice in occupational therapy. VU University, Amsterdam, 2012 (1st promotor)

  29. M. Sloots. Drop-out from rehabilitation in non-native patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. VU University, Amsterdam, 2010 (1st promotor)

  30. M.F. Pisters. Exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis: long-term effectiveness and the role of exercise adherence. VU University, Amsterdam, 2010 (1st promotor)

  31. G.M. van Dijk. Course of limitations in activities in elderly patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. VU University, Amsterdam, 2009 (1st promotor)

  32. P.J. van der Wees. Evaluation of evidence-based clinical guidelines in physical therapy: ankle sprain as an example. Maastricht University, 2009 (2nd promotor)

  33. B. Post. Clinimetrics, clinical profile and prognosis in early Parkinson’s disease. University of Amsterdam, 2009 (co-promotor)

  34. M. van der Leeden. Foot impairments and related disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. VU University, Amsterdam 2009 (1st promotor)

  35. I.C.S. Swinkels. Monitoring physiotherapy using a national registration network.  VU University, Amsterdam, 2008 (1st promotor)

  36. M.J.F. Graff. Effectiveness and efficiency of community based occupational therapy for older people with dementia and their caregivers. Radboud University, Nijmegen, 2008 (2nd promotor)  (cum laude; Catharine Pijls Award; NCEBP PhD Award; van Codde & Van Beresteyn Gerontology Award)

  37. M. van der Esch.  Knee joint stability and functional ability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. VU University, Amsterdam, 2008 (1st promotor) (PhD Award Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy)

  38. C. Veenhof. The effectiveness of behavioral graded activity in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. VU University, Amsterdam, 2006 (1st promotor) (PhD Award Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy)

  39. E.M.J. Steultjens. Efficacy of occupational therapy: the state of the art.VU University, Amsterdam, 2005 (1st promotor)

  40. S.D.M. Bot. Course and prognosis of complaints at the arm, neck, and shoulder. VU University, Amsterdam, 2005 (1st promotor)

  41. J.M. van der Waal. The burden of hip and knee complaints. VU University, Amsterdam, 2005 (1st promotor)

  42. H.L. Hoeksma. Manual therapy in osteoarthritis of the hip. VU University, Amsterdam, 2004 (1st promotor)

  43. H. Calsbeek. The social position of adolescents and young adults with chronic digestive disorders. Utrecht University, Utrecht, 2003 (2nd promotor)

  44. M. Donkervoort. Apraxia following left hemisphere stroke: prevalence, assessment and rehabilitation. VU University, Amsterdam, 2002 (1st promotor)

  45. M.P.M. Steultjens. Determinants of pain and disability in osteoarthritis. VU University, Amsterdam, 2001 (1st promotor)

  46. H.J.M. Hendriks. Physiotherapist’s consultation in general practice. Maastricht University, Maastricht, 2000 (2nd  promotor)

  47. C.M. van Heugten. Apraxia in stroke patients: assessment and treatment. Groningen University, Groningen, 1998 (2e promotor)

  48. M.E. van Baar. Effectiveness of exercise therapy in osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Utrecht University, Utrecht, 1998 (1st promotor)

  49. M.J.A. Driessen. Occupational therapy in hospital based care in the Netherlands. VU University, Amsterdam, 1997 (co-promotor)

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