Physical activity levels of adult virtual football players
Esports, including virtual football, are a worldwide phenomenon. Yet, little is known about the physical activity levels of individuals engaged in virtual football game play. Therefore, we aimed to perform…
Trends in sports-related emergency department visits in the Netherlands, 2009–2018
Objectives: We aim to describe time trends of severe sports-related emergency department (ED) visits in the Netherlands, from 2009 to 2018. Methods: Data were extracted from the Dutch Injury Surveillance…
How does occupational physical activity influence health
Objective: Physical activity (PA) has substantial benefits across a range of health outcomes. There is uncertainty about the PA-specific health effects, and in particular, the occupational domain. In this umbrella…
Citius, altius, fortius
Inaugurele rede van Evert Verhagen uitgesproken op 7 mei 2018 voor het verkrijgen van het hoogleraarschap 'epidemiologie van sport, bewegen en gezondheid’ aan het Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum (VUMC). Ook…
More children more active
This study investigates whether Krajicek playgrounds are associated with higher usage and intensity of PA compared to control playgrounds during playground use amongst children. Results: Krajicek playgrounds were significantly less…
A short physical activity break from cognitive tasks increases selective attention in primary school children aged 10-11
Importance: Evidence for an acute effect of physical activity on cognitive performance within the school setting is limited. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into acute effects…
Economic burden of physical activity-related injuries among Dutch children aged 10-12 years (INTERN)
Physical activity-related injuries are a negative side effect of participating in physical activities and result in medical costs. Injuries in children that lead to the highest costs are injuries that…
Design of the iPlay-study
Health benefits of physical activity in children are well known. However, a drawback is the risk of physical activity-related injuries. Children are at particular risk for these injuries, because of…
A prospective cohort study on physical activity and sports-related injuries in 10-12-year-old children (INTERN)
The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence and severity of injuries resulting from physical education, sports, and leisure time physical activity (PA) in 10-12 year old children.…
Physical inactivity is a risk factor for physical activity-related injuries in children (INTERN)
The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to describe the risk factors associated with injuries resulting from physical education (PE), leisure time physical activity and sports in 9-12-year-old children.…