Last Wednesday, October 6th, Bruno Tassignon has successfully defended his PhD Thesis. Functional performance tests and return-to-sport decision-making: Focusing on translational research with special interest in fatigue and the brain. Another successful collaboration between our group and the MFYS Laboratory of Prof. Romain Meeussen. Although the defence has already taken place, we do like to share the content of Bruno’s thesis as it holds some key practical implications.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, September 21st, Sander Bliekendaal will defend his PhD. Thesis. WHO STAYS FIT? Incidence, aetiology, and prevention of sports injuries in physical education teacher education students. A wonderful collaboration between our group and Janine Stubbe, professor of Performing Arts Medicine at Codarts Rotterdam.
His defence is public and can be joined through … http://www.youtube.com/VUBeadlesOffice (Tuesday, September 21st. 13.45 - 15.00).
Read MoreMental health symptoms (MHS) in elite sports have been increasingly examined in the past decade. This important study led by Ozgur Kilic and Vincent Gouttebarge captures the difference in the prevalence of MHS between active and former male and female football players. The findings support stakeholders to establish whether and when particular support measures can be offered.
Read MoreIn light of the Olympics, we like to highlight this descriptive study on injuries and illness in Olympic level equestrian athletes. Epidemiological data of injuries and illnesses in equestrian athletes are limited. To provide well-needed insights to support care and prevention, our team describes in this two-year prospective study the incidence, prevalence, and severity of health problems among a cohort of Olympic equestrian athletes.
Read MoreIn light of the Olympics, we like to highlight this descriptive study on injuries and illness in Olympic level waterpolo. Epidemiological data of injuries and illnesses in water polo athletes are limited. To provide well-needed insights to support care and prevention, this study from our team described the incidence, prevalence, and severity of health problems among a cohort of Olympic waterpolo athletes.
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