Honorary Professor Willem van Mechelen

Paw, Mai Chin A., Singh, Amika, te Velde, Saskia, Verloigne, Maïté, van Mechelen, Willem and Brug, Johannes (2016). Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in youth. Routledge handbook of youth sport. (pp. 348-355) edited by Ken Green and Andy Smith. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203795002-40

Ferreira, I., Twisk, J. W. R., van Mechelen, W., Stehouwer, C. D. A. and Kemper, H. C. G. (2004). Fitness and fatness in adolescence and adulthood as determinants of large artery properties at age 36. Amsterdam growth and Health longitudinal Study (AGAHLS): a 23-Year follow-up from teenager to adult about lifestyle and health. (pp. 78-100) edited by H.C.G. Kemper. Basel, Switzerland: Karger. doi: 10.1159/000076197

Pienaar, Paula R., Roden, Laura C., Boot, Cécile R.L., van Mechelen, Willem, Suter, Jason A., Lambert, Estelle V. and Rae, Dale E. (2024). Associations between habitual sleep characteristics and cardiometabolic disease risk in corporate executives. Sleep Health, 10 (5), 550-557. doi: 10.1016/j.sleh.2024.07.007

Western, Benedikte, Ivarsson, Andreas, Vistad, Ingvild, Demmelmaier, Ingrid, Aaronson, Neil K., Radcliffe, Gillian, van Beurden, Marc, Bohus, Martin, Courneya, Kerry S., Daley, Amanda J., Galvão, Daniel A., Garrod, Rachel, Goedendorp, Martine M., Griffith, Kathleen A., van Harten, Wim H., Hayes, Sandi C., Herrero‐Roman, Fernando, Hiensch, Anouk E., Irwin, Melinda L., James, Erica, Kenkhuis, Marlou‐Floor, Kersten, Marie José, Knoop, Hans, Lucia, Alejandro, May, Anne M., McConnachie, Alex, van Mechelen, Willem, Mutrie, Nanette, Newton, Robert U. ... Buffart, Laurien M. (2024). Dropout from exercise trials among cancer survivors—An individual patient data meta‐analysis from the POLARIS study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34 (2) e14575, 1-10. doi: 10.1111/sms.14575

Pienaar, Paula R., Bosma, Astrid R., Rae, Dale E., Roden, Laura C., van Mechelen, Willem, Lambert, Estelle V. and Boot, Cécile R L (2024). Barriers and facilitators to participation and key components of sleep health programs: perspectives for the corporate work environment. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 66 (1), 35-42. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002991

Pienaar, Paula R., Roden, Laura C., Boot, Cécile R.L., van Mechelen, Willem, Twisk, Jos W.R., Lambert, Estelle V. and Rae, Dale E. (2023). Longitudinal associations between self-reported sleep duration and cardiometabolic disease risk in corporate executives. Preventive Medicine, 175 107724. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107724

Steinacker, Jürgen M., Van Mechelen, Willem, Bloch, Wilhelm, Börjesson, Mats, Casasco, Maurizio, Wolfarth, Bernd, Knoke, Carolin, Papadopoulou, Theodora, Wendt, Janine, Al Tunaiji, Hashel, Andresen, Dietrich, Andrieieva, Olena, Bachl, Norbert, Badtieva, Victoriya, Beucher, Friedhelm J., Blauwet, Cheri A., Casajus Mallen, Jose-Antonio, Chang, Ju-Ho, Clénin, German, Constantini, Naama, Constantinou, Demitri, Di Luigi, Luigi, Declercq, Lukas, Doutreleau, Stephane, Drozdovska, Svitlana, Duclos, Martine, Ermolao, Andrea, Fischbach, Thomas, Fischer, Anastasia N. ... Pitsiladis, Yannis P. (2023). Global alliance for the promotion of physical activity: the Hamburg Declaration. BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, 9 (3) e001626, e001626. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001626

Mukherjee, Swarup, Fok, Jeryn Ruiwen and van Mechelen, Willem (2023). Electrical Stimulation and Muscle Strength Gains in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37 (4), 938-950. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004359

Weiler, Richard, Ahmed, Osman Hassan, Van Mechelen, Willem, Verhagen, Evert and Bolling, Caroline (2023). Concussion through my eyes: A qualitative study exploring concussion experiences and perceptions of male English blind footballers. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57 (10) bjsports-2022-106256, 578-589. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-106256

Weiler, Richard, Ahmed, Osman Hassan, van Mechelen, Willem, Verhagen, Evert, Virgile, Adam and Bolling, Caroline (2023). Infographic. Concussion through my eyes: a qualitative study exploring concussion experiences and perceptions of male English blind footballers. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57 (10), 611-612. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-106507

Barendrecht, Maarten, Barten, Carl C., van Mechelen, Willem, Verhagen, Evert and Smits-Engelsman, Bouwien C. M. (2023). Injuries in physical education teacher students: differences between sex, curriculum year, setting, and sports. Translational Sports Medicine, 2023 8643402, 1-11. doi: 10.1155/2023/8643402

de Wiel, Hester J. Van, Groen, Wim G., Kampshoff, Caroline S., Buffart, Laurien M., van Mechelen, Willem, Schep, Goof, Sonke, Gabe S., Huijsmans, Rosalie, van Harten, Wim H., Aaronson, Neil K. and Stuiver, Martijn M. (2022). Construct Validity of the Steep Ramp Test for Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Breast Cancer and the Effect of Chemotherapy-Related Symptom Burden. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 103 (12), 2362-2367. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.05.014

Viljoen, Carel, Janse van Rensburg, Dina C., van Mechelen, Willem, Verhagen, Evert, Korkie, Elzette and Botha, Tanita (2022). Development of a trail running injury screening instrument: A multiple methods approach. Physical Therapy in Sport, 56, 60-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.06.003

Viljoen, Carel T., Janse van Rensburg, Dina C., Verhagen, Evert, van Mechelen, Willem, Tomás, Rita, Schoeman, Marlene, Scheepers, Susan and Korkie, Elzette (2022). Correction to: epidemiology of injury and illness among trail runners: a systematic review (Sports Medicine, (2021), 51, 5, (917-943), 10.1007/s40279-020-01418-1). Sports Medicine, 52 (1), 191-192. doi: 10.1007/s40279-021-01546-2

Viljoen, Carel T., van Rensburg, Dina C. Janse, Verhagen, Evert, van Mechelen, Willem, Korkie, Elzette and Botha, Tanita (2021). Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and risk factors for running-related injuries among South African trail runners. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (23) 12620, 12620. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182312620

Pienaar, Paula R., Roden, Laura C., Boot, Cécile R. L., van Mechelen, Willem, Twisk, Jos W. R., Lambert, Estelle V. and Rae, Dale E. (2021). Association between self-reported sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk in corporate executives. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 94 (8), 1809-1821. doi: 10.1007/s00420-021-01739-2

Barendrecht, Maarten, Barten, Carl C., Smits-Engelsman, Bouwien C. M., van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert A. L. M (2021). A retrospective analysis of injury risk in physical education teacher education students between 2000-2014. Translational Sports Medicine, 4 (5), 597-605. doi: 10.1002/tsm2.256

Hulsegge, Gerben, Proper, Karin I., Loef, Bette, Paagman, Heleen, Anema, Johannes R. and van Mechelen, Willem (2021). The mediating role of lifestyle in the relationship between shift work, obesity and diabetes. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 94 (6), 1287-1295. doi: 10.1007/s00420-021-01662-6

Pienaar, Paula R., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., van Mechelen, Willem, Boot, Cécile R. L., Roden, Laura C., Lambert, Estelle V. and Rae, Dale E. (2021). Associations between self-reported sleep duration and mortality in employed individuals: systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Health Promotion, 35 (6), 853-865. doi: 10.1177/0890117121992288

Thørrisen, Mikkel Magnus, Bonsaksen, Tore, Skogen, Jens Christoffer, Skarpaas, Lisebet Skeie, Sevic, Aleksandra, van Mechelen, Willem and Aas, Randi Wågø (2021). Willingness to participate in alcohol prevention interventions targeting risky drinking employees. The WIRUS Project. Frontiers in Public Health, 9 692605, 692605. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.692605

Nakaoka, Gustavo, Barboza, Saulo Delfino, Verhagen, Evert, van Mechelen, Willem and Hespanhol, Luiz (2021). The Association Between the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio and Running-Related Injuries in Dutch Runners: A Prospective Cohort Study. Sports Medicine, 51 (11), 2437-2447. doi: 10.1007/s40279-021-01483-0

Hespanhol, Luiz, Vallio, Caio Sain, van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2021). Can we explain running-related injury preventive behavior?: a path analysis. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 25 (5), 601-609. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2021.04.007

Viljoen, Carel T., Janse van Rensburg, Dina C., Verhagen, Evert, van Mechelen, Willem, Tomás, Rita, Schoeman, Marlene, Scheepers, Susan and Korkie, Elzette (2021). Epidemiology of Injury and Illness Among Trail Runners: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine, 51 (5), 917-943. doi: 10.1007/s40279-020-01418-1

Bolling, Caroline, van Rijn, Rogier M., Pasman, H. Roeline, van Mechelen, Willem and Stubbe, Janine H. (2021). In your shoes: A qualitative study on the perspectives of professional dancers and staff regarding dance injury and its prevention. Translational Sports Medicine, 4 (3), 386-394. doi: 10.1002/tsm2.226

Badenhorst, Marelise, Verhagen, Evert, Lambert, Mike, van Mechelen, Willem and Brown, James (2021). Accessing healthcare as a person with a rugby-related spinal cord injury in South Africa: the injured player’s perspective. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (11), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1872753

Krops, Leonie A., Bouma, Adrie J., van Nassau, Femke, Nauta, Joske, van den Akker-Scheek, Inge, Bossers, Willem J.R., Brügemann, Johan, Buffart, Laurien M., Diercks, Ronald L., de Groot, Vincent, de Jong, Johan, Kampshoff, Caroline S., van der Leeden, Marike, Leutscher, Hans, Navis, Gerjan J., Scholtens, Salome, Stevens, Martin, Swertz, Morris A., van Twillert, Sacha, van der Velde, Joeri, Zwerver, Johannes, van der Woude, Lucas H.V., van Mechelen, Willem, Verhagen, Evert A.L.M., van Keeken, Helco G., van der Ploeg, Hidde P. and Dekker, Rienk (2020). Implementing individually tailored prescription of physical activity in routine clinical care: Protocol of the physicians implement exercise = Medicine (PIE=M) development and implementation project. JMIR Research Protocols, 9 (11) e19397, 1-13. doi: 10.2196/19397

Bolling, Caroline, Delfino Barboza, Saulo, Van Mechelen, Willem and Pasman, H Roeline (2020). Letting the cat out of the bag: Athletes, coaches and physiotherapists share their perspectives on injury prevention in elite sports. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54 (14), 871-+. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-100773

Hulsegge, Gerben, van Mechelen, Willem, Paagman, Heleen, Proper, Karin I. and Anema, Johannes R. (2020). The moderating role of lifestyle, age, and years working in shifts in the relationship between shift work and being overweight. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 93 (6), 697-705. doi: 10.1007/s00420-020-01519-4

Douma, Joeri A.J., de Beaufort, Maaike B., Kampshoff, Caroline S., Persoon, Saskia, Vermaire, Jorine A., Chinapaw, Mai J., van Mechelen, Willem, Nollet, Frans, Kersten, Marie José, Smit, Jan H., Verdonck-de Leeuw, Irma M., Altenburg, Teatske M. and Buffart, Laurien M. (2019). Physical activity in patients with cancer: self-report versus accelerometer assessments. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28 (8), 3701-3709. doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-05203-3

Thørrisen, Mikkel Magnus, Bonsaksen, Tore, Hashemi, Neda, Kjeken, Ingvild, Van Mechelen, Willem and Aas, Randi Wågø (2019). Association between alcohol consumption and impaired work performance (presenteeism): a systematic review. BMJ Open, 9 (7) e029184, e029184. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029184

Barboza, Saulo Delfino, Nauta, Joske, Emery, Carolyn, van Mechelen, Willem, Gouttebarge, Vincent and Verhagen, Evert (2019). A warm-up program to reduce injuries in youth field hockey players: A quasi-experiment. Journal of Athletic Training, 54 (4), 374-383. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-79-18

Badenhorst, Marelise, Verhagen, Evert, Lambert, Mike, van Mechelen, Willem and Brown, James (2019). When this happens, you want the best care: Players’ experiences of barriers and facilitators of the immediate management of rugby-related acute spinal cord injury. Qualitative Health Research, 29 (13), 104973231983493-1876. doi: 10.1177/1049732319834930

Bolling, Caroline, Mellette, Jay, Pasman, H Roeline, Van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2019). From the safety net to the injury prevention web: Applying systems thinking to unravel injury prevention challenges and opportunities in Cirque du Soleil. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 5 (1) e000492, e000492. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000492

Bolling, Caroline, Delfino Barboza, Saulo, van Mechelen, Willem and Pasman, H. Roeline (2019). How elite athletes, coaches, and physiotherapists perceive a sports injury. Translational Sports Medicine, 2 (1), 17-23. doi: 10.1002/tsm2.53

Sewry, N., Verhagen, E., Lambert, M., van Mechelen, W., Marsh, J., Readhead, C., Viljoen, W. and Brown, J. (2018). Trends in time-loss injuries during the 2011-2016 South African Rugby Youth weeks. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 28 (9), 2066-2073. doi: 10.1111/sms.13087

van Reijen, Miriam, Asscheman, Marianne, Vriend, Ingrid, van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2018). Users' perspectives, opportunities, and barriers of the Strengthen your Ankle app for evidence-based ankle sprain prevention: mixed-methods process evaluation for a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, 5 (2) e13, e13. doi: 10.2196/rehab.8638

Badenhorst, Marelise, Verhagen, Evert, Lambert, Michael Ian, van Mechelen, Willem and Brown, James Craig (2018). 'In a blink of an eye your life can change': experiences of players sustaining a rugby-related acute spinal cord injury. Injury Prevention, 25 (4), injuryprev-2018. doi: 10.1136/injuryprev-2018-042871

Barboza, Saulo Delfino, Joseph, Corey, Nauta, Joske, van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2018). Correction to: injuries in field hockey players: a systematic review (Sports Medicine, (2018), 48, 4, (849-866), 10.1007/s40279-017-0839-3). Sports Medicine, 48 (7), 1759-1760. doi: 10.1007/s40279-018-0873-9

Hespanhol, Luiz Carlos, van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2018). Effectiveness of online tailored advice to prevent running-related injuries and promote preventive behaviour in Dutch trail runners: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (13), 851-858. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097025

Badenhorst, Marelise, Brown, James Craig, Lambert, Mike I., Van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2018). Quality of life among individuals with rugby-related spinal cord injuries in South Africa: a descriptive cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 8 (6) e020890, e020890. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020890

Bolling, Caroline, van Mechelen, Willem, Pasman, H. Roeline and Verhagen, Evert (2018). Context matters: revisiting the first step of the 'sequence of prevention' of sports injuries. Sports Medicine, 48 (10), 2227-2234. doi: 10.1007/s40279-018-0953-x

Sewry, Nicola, Verhagen, Evert, Lambert, Mike, van Mechelen, Willem, Readhead, Clint, Viljoen, Wayne and Brown, James (2018). Seasonal time-loss match injury rates and burden in South African under-16 rugby teams. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22 (1), 54-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.06.007

Coenen, Pieter, Huysmans, Maaike A., Holtermann, Andreas, Krause, Niklas, van Mechelen, Willem, Straker, Leon M. and van der Beek, Allard J. (2018). Do highly physically active workers die early? A systematic review with meta-analysis of data from 193 696 participants. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52 (20), bjsports-2017. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098540

Van Reijen, M., Vriend, I., van Mechelen, W. and Verhagen, E. A. (2018). Preventing recurrent ankle sprains: is the use of an App more cost-effective than a printed Booklet? Results of a RCT. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 28 (2), 641-648. doi: 10.1111/sms.12915

Barboza, S. D., Nauta, J., van der Pols, M., van Mechelen, W. and Verhagen, E. A. L. M. (2018). Injuries in Dutch elite field hockey players: a prospective cohort study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 28 (6), 1708-1714. doi: 10.1111/sms.13065

Barboza, Saulo Delfino, Joseph, Corey, Nauta, Joske, van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2018). Injuries in Field Hockey Players: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 48 (4), 849-866. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0839-3

Sewry, Nicola, Verhagen, Evert, Lambert, Mike, van Mechelen, Willem and Brown, James (2017). Players' and coaches' knowledge and awareness of the BokSmart Safe Six injury prevention programme: an ecological cross-sectional questionnaire study. BMJ Open, 7 (11) e018575, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018575

Barboza, Saulo Delfino, Bolling, Caroline Silveira, Nauta, Joske, van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2017). Acceptability and perceptions of end-users towards an online sports-health surveillance system. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 3 (1) e000275, e000275. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000275

Van Reijen, M., Vriend, I., Zuidema, V., van Mechelen, W. and Verhagen, E. A. (2017). The “Strengthen your ankle” program to prevent recurrent injuries: a randomized controlled trial aimed at long-term effectiveness. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 (6), 549-554. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2016.12.001

Vriend, Ingrid, Gouttebarge, Vincent, Finch, Caroline F., van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert A. L. M. (2017). Intervention strategies used in sport injury prevention studies: a systematic review identifying studies applying the Haddon matrix. Sports Medicine, 47 (10), 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0718-y

Weiler, Richard, van Mechelen, Willem, Fuller, Colin, Ahmed, Osman Hassan and Verhagen, Evert (2017). Do neurocognitive SCAT3 baseline test scores differ between footballers (soccer) living with and without disability? A cross-sectional study. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 28 (1), 43-50. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000407

Ding, Ding, Lawson, Kenny D., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Finkelstein, Eric A., Katzmarzyk, Peter T., van Mechelen, Willem and Pratt, Michael (2016). The economic burden of physical inactivity: a global analysis of major non-communicable diseases. Lancet, 388 (10051), 1311-1324. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30383-X

Hespanhol Junior, Luiz Carlos, van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2016). Health and economic burden of running-related injuries in Dutch trailrunners: a prospective cohort study. Sports Medicine, 47 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0551-8

Dessing, Dirk, de Vries, Sanne I., Hegeman, Geertje, Verhagen, Evert, van Mechelen, Willem and Pierik, Frank H. (2016). Children's route choice during active transportation to school: difference between shortest and actual route. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13 (48) 48, 48. doi: 10.1186/s12966-016-0373-y

van Reijen, Miriam, Vriend, Ingrid, van Mechelen, Willem, Finch, Caroline F. and Verhagen, Evert A. (2016). Compliance with sport injury prevention interventions in randomised controlled trials: a systematic review. Sports Medicine, 46 (8), 1-15. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0470-8

Weiler, Richard, van Mechelen, Willem, Fuller, Colin and Verhagen, Evert (2016). Sport injuries sustained by athletes with disability: A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 46 (8), 1141-1153. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0478-0

Van Reijen, M., Vriend, I., Zuidema, V., van Mechelen, W. and Verhagen, E. A. (2016). Increasing compliance with neuromuscular training to prevent ankle sprain in sport: does the 'Strengthen your ankle' mobile App make a difference? A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50 (19), 1-6. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095290

Winter, Edward M, Abt, Grant, Brookes, F.B. Carl, Challis, John H, Fowler, Neil E., Knudson, Duane V., Knuttgen, Howard G., Kraemer, William J., Lane, Andrew M., Mechelen, Willem van, Morton, R. Hugh, Newton, Robert U., Williams, Clyde and Yeadon, M. R. (2016). Misuse of "power" and other mechanical terms in sport and exercise science research. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30 (1), 292-300. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001101

Hespanhol Junior, L.C., van Mechelen, W., Postuma, E. and Verhagen, E. (2015). Health and economic burden of running-related injuries in runners training for an event: A prospective cohort study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 26 (9), 1091-1099. doi: 10.1111/sms.12541

Bergeron, Michael F., Mountjoy, Margo, Armstrong, Neil, Chia, Michael, Cote, Jean, Emery, Carolyn A., Faigenbaum, Avery, Hall, Gary, Kriemler, Susi, Leglise, Michel, Malina, Robert M., Pensgaard, Anne Marte, Sanchez, Alex, Soligard, Torbjorn, Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn, van Mechelen, Willem, Weissensteiner, Juanita R. and Engebretsen, Lars (2015). International Olympic Committee consensus statement on youth athletic development. British Journal of Sport medicine, 49 (13), 843-851. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-094962

Uijtdewilligen, Léonie, Twisk, Jos W. R., Singh, Amika S., Chinapaw, Mai J. M., van Mechelen, Willem and Brown, Wendy J. (2014). Biological, socio-demographic, work and lifestyle determinants of sitting in young adult women: a prospective cohort study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11 (1) 7, 7.1-7.11. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-11-7

Matheson, Gordon O., Kluegl, Martin, Engebretsen, Lars, Bendiksen, Fredrik, Blair, Steven N., Boerjesson, Mats, Budgett, Richard, Derman, Wayne, Erdener, Ugur, Ioannidis, John P. A., Khan, Karim M., Martinez, Rodrigo, van Mechelen, Willem, Mountjoy, Margo, Sallis, Robert E., Schwellnus, Martin, Shultz, Rebecca, Soligard, Torbjorn, Steffen, Kathrin, Sundberg, Carl Johan, Weiler, Richard and Ljungqvist, Arne (2013). Prevention and management of noncommunicable disease: the IOC consensus statement, Lausanne 2013. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 23 (6), 419-429. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000038

Matheson, Gordon O., Kluegl, Martin, Engebretsen, Lars, Bendiksen, Fredrik, Blair, Steven N., Borjesson, Mats, Budgett, Richard, Derman, Wayne, Erdener, Ugur, Ioannidis, John P. A., Khan, Karim M., Martinez, Rodrigo, van Mechelen, Willem, Mountjoy, Margo, Sallis, Robert E., Schwellnus, Martin, Shultz, Rebecca, Soligard, Torbjorn, Steffen, Kathrin, Sundberg, Carl Johan, Weiler, Richard and Ljungqvist, Arne (2013). Prevention and management of non-communicable disease: The IOC consensus statement, Lausanne 2013. Sports Medicine, 43 (11), 1075-1088. doi: 10.1007/s40279-013-0104-3

Matheson, Gordon O., Kluegl, Martin, Engebretsen, Lars, Bendiksen, Fredrik, Blair, Steven N., Borjesson, Mats, Budgett, Richard, Derman, Wayne, Erdener, Ugur, Ioannidis, John P. A., Khan, Karim M., Martinez, Rodrigo, van Mechelen, Willem, Mountjoy, Margo, Sallis, Robert E., Schwellnus, Martin, Shultz, Rebecca, Soligard, Torbjorn, Steffen, Kathrin, Sundberg, Carl Johan, Weiler, Richard and Ljungqvist, Arne (2013). Prevention and management of non-communicable disease: the IOC consensus statement, Lausanne 2013. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 47 (16), 1003-1011. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-093034

Pillay, Julian David, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L., Proper, Karin, van Mechelen, Willem and Lambert, Estelle Vicki (2013). Steps that count. Physical activity recommendations, brisk walking and steps per minute: how do they relate?. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, In Press, 1-26.

Buffart, Laurien M., van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Riphagen, Ingrid I., Brug, Johannes, van Mechelen, Willem, Brown, Wendy J. and Chinapaw, Mai J. M. (2012). Physical and psychosocial benefits of yoga in cancer patients and survivors, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Cancer, 12. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-12-559

Tak, Erwin C. P. M., van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Chin A Paw, Mai J. M., van Mechelen, Willem and Hopman-Rock, Marijke (2012). Adherence to exercise programs and determinants of maintenance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 20 (1), 32-46. doi: 10.1123/japa.20.1.32

De Meij, J. S.B., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Kremers, S. P. J.., Van der wal, M. F., Jurg, M. E. and Van Mechelen, W. (2010). Promoting physical activity in children: The stepwise development of the primary school-based JUMP-in intervention applying the RE-AIM evaluation framework. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44 (12), 879-887. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2008.053827

Buist, I., Bredeweg, S. W., Bessem, B., van Mechelen, W., Lemmink, K. A. and Diercks, R. L. (2010). Incidence and risk factors of running-related injuries during preparation for a 4-mile recreational running event. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44 (8), 598-604. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2007.044677

van Uffelen, Jannique G.Z., Chinapaw, Marijke J.M., Hopman-Rock, Marijke and van Mechelen, Willem (2009). Feasibility and effectiveness of a walking program for community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17 (4), 398-415. doi: 10.1123/japa.17.4.398

Nooyens, Astrid C. J., Visscher, Tommy L. S., Verschuren, W. M. Monique, Schuit, A. Jantine, Boshuizen, Hendriek C., van Mechelen, Willem and Seidell, Jacob C. (2009). Age, period and cohort effects on body weight and body mass index in adults: The Doetinchem Cohort Study. Public Health Nutrition, 12 (6), 862-870. doi: 10.1017/S1368980008003091

Bekedam, Martijn A., van Beek-Harmsen, Brechje J., van Mechelen, Willem, Boonstra, Anco, Visser, Frans C. and van der Laarse, Willem J. (2009). Sarcoplasmic reticulum ATPase activity in type I and II skeletal muscle fibres of chronic heart failure patients. International Journal of Cardiology, 133 (2), 185-190. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.12.025

Liu, Roberto D. K. S., Chinapaw, Marijke J. M., Huijgens, Peter C. and van Mechelen, Willem (2009). Physical exercise interventions in haematological cancer patients, feasible to conduct but effectiveness to be established: A systematic literature review. Cancer Treatment Reviews, 35 (2), 185-192. doi: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2008.09.008

Hooftman, W. E., van der Beek, A. J., Bongers, P. M. and van Mechelen, W. (2009). Is there a gender difference in the effect of work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors on musculoskeletal symptoms and related sickness absence?. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 35 (2), 85-95.

Slootmaker, S. M., Chin A. Paw, M. J. M., Schuit, A. J., Van Mechelen, W. and Koppes, L. L. J. (2009). Concurrent validity of the PAM accelerometer relative to the MTI Actigraph using oxygen consumption as a reference. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 19 (1), 36-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2007.00740.x

Koppes, Lando L. J., Boon, Niels, Nooyens, Astrid C. J., van Mechelen, Willem and Saris, Wim H. M. (2009). Macronutrient distribution over a period of 23 years in relation to energy intake and body fatness. British Journal of Nutrition, 101 (1), 108-115. doi: 10.1017/S0007114508986864

IJmker, Stefan, Mikkers, Janneke, Blatter, Birgitte M., van der Beek, Allard J., van Mechelen, Willem and Bongers, Paulien M. (2008). Test–retest reliability and concurrent validity of a web-based questionnaire measuring workstation and individual correlates of work postures during computer work. Applied Ergonomics, 39 (6), 685-696. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2007.12.003

van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Chinapaw, Marijke J. M., Hopman-Rock, Marijke and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). The effects of exercise on cognition in older adults with and without cognitive decline: A systematic review. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 18 (6), 486-500. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0b013e3181845f0b

van der Roer, Nicole, van Tulder, Maurits, Barendse, Johanna, Knol, Dirk, van Mechelen, Willem and de Vet, Henrica (2008). Intensive group training protocol versus guideline physiotherapy for patients with chronic low back pain: A randomised controlled trial. European Spine Journal, 17 (9), 1193-1200. doi: 10.1007/s00586-008-0718-6

Singh, A. S., Mulder, C., Twisk, J. W. R., van Mechelen, W. and Chinapaw, M. J. M. (2008). Tracking of childhood overweight into adulthood: A systematic review of the literature. Obesity Reviews, 9 (5), 474-488. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2008.00475.x

Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M., van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Riphagen, Ingrid and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). The functional effects of physical exercise training in frail older people: A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 38 (9), 781-793. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200838090-00006

Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M., Singh, Amika S., Brug, Johannes and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Why did soft drink consumption decrease but screen time not? Mediating mechanisms in a school-based obesity prevention program. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5 (41) 41, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-41

Stiggelbout, Maarten, Hopman-Rock, Marijke and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Entry correlates and motivations of older adults participating in organized exercise programs. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 16 (3), 342-354. doi: 10.1123/japa.16.3.342

van Keulen, Hilde M., Mesters, Ilse, Brug, Johannes, Ausems, Marlein, Campbell, Marci, Resnicow, Ken, Zwietering, Paul J., van Breukelen, Gerard, van Mechelen, Willem, Severens, Johan L. and de Vries, Hein (2008). Vitalum study design: RCT evaluating the efficacy of tailored print communication and telephone motivational interviewing on multiple health behaviors. BMC Public Health, 8 (216) 216, 1-18. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-216

van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Streppel, Kitty R. M., van der Beek, Allard J., van der Woude, Luc H. V., van Harten, Wim H. and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Underlying mechanisms of improving physical activity behavior after rehabilitation. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 15 (2), 101-108. doi: 10.1080/10705500801929684

Staal, J. Bart, Hlobil, Hynek, Köke, Albère J. A., Twisk, Jos W. R., Smid, Tjabe and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Graded activity for workers with low back pain: Who benefits most and how does it work?. Arthritis Care and Research, 59 (5), 642-649. doi: 10.1002/art.23570

Vlasveld, Moniek C., Anema, Johannes R., Beekman, Aartjan T. F., van Mechelen, Willem, Hoedeman, Rob, van Marwijk, Harm W. J., Rutten, Frans F., Hakkaart-van Roijen, Leona and van der Feltz-Cornelis, Christina M. (2008). Multidisciplinary collaborative care for depressive disorder in the occupational health setting: Design of a randomised controlled trial and cost-effectiveness study. BMC Health Services Research, 8 (99) 99, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-8-99

Hupperets, Maarten D. W., Verhagen, Evert A. L. M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). The 2BFit study: Is an unsupervised proprioceptive balance board training programme, given in addition to usual care, effective in preventing ankle sprain recurrences? Design of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 9 (1) 71, 71.1-71.10. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-9-71

Hamberg-van Reenen, Heleen H., van der Beek, Allard J., Blatter, Birgitte M., van der Grinten, Maarten P., Mechelen, Willem van and Bongers, Paulien M. (2008). Does musculoskeletal discomfort at work predict future musculoskeletal pain?. Ergonomics, 51 (5), 637-648. doi: 10.1080/00140130701743433

van Uffelen, J. G. Z., Chinapaw, M. J. M., van Mechelen, W. and Hopman-Rock, M. (2008). Walking or vitamin B for cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impariment?: A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 42 (5), 344-351. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2007.044735

IJmker, Stefan, Leijssen, Josien N. M., Blatter, Birgitte M., van der Beek, Allard J., van Mechelen, Willem and Bongers, Paulien M. (2008). Test-retest reliability and validity of self-reported duration of computer use at work. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 34 (2), 113-119. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.1220

Hooftman, Wendela E., Westerman, Marjan J., van der Beek, Allard J., Bongers, Paulien M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). What makes men and women with musculoskeletal complaints decide they are too sick to work?. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 34 (2), 107-112.

Mountjoy, M., Armstrong, N., Bizzini, L., Blimkie, C., Evans, J., Gerrard, D., Hangen, J., Knoll, K., Micheli, L., Sangenis, P. and Van Mechelen, W. (2008). IOC consensus statement: "Training the elite child athlete". British Journal of Sports Medicine, 42 (3), 163-164. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2007.044016

Koppes, Lando L. J., de Boer, Michiel R., Samoocha, David, Kreuk, Irene M. T., Pouwer, Frans, Twisk, Jos W. R. and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Personality characteristics in adolescence predict long-term changes in body fatness. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 79 (3), e10-e13. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2007.10.026

Mountjoy, Margo, Armstrong, Neil, Bizzini, Lucio, Blimkie, Cameron, Evans, Janet, Gerrard, David, Hangen, Jan, Knoll, Karin, Micheli, Lyle, Sangenis, Patricia and Van Mechelen, Willem (2008). IOC consensus statement on training the elite child athlete. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 18 (2), 122-123. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0b013e318168e6ea

van der Roer, Nicole, van Tulder, Maurits, van Mechelen, Willem and de Vet, Henrica (2008). Economic evaluation of an intensive group training protocol compared with usual care physiotherapy in patients with chronic low back pain. Spine, 33 (4), 445-451. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318163fa59

van Oostrom, Sandra H., Anema, Johannes R., Terluin, Berend, de Vet, Henrica C. W., Knol, Dirk L. and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Cost-effectiveness of a workplace intervention for sick-listed employees with common mental disorders: design of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 8 (12) 12, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-12

Dekkers, Johanna C., van Wier, Marieke F., Hendriksen, Ingrid J. M., Twisk, Jos W. R. and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Accuracy of self-reported body weight, height and waist circumference in a Dutch overweight working population. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 8 (69) 69, 1-13. doi: 10.1186/1471-2288-8-69

Groeneveld, Iris F., Proper, Karin I., van der Beek, Allard J, van Duivenbooden, Cor and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Design of a RCT evaluating the (cost-) effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention for male construction workers at risk for cardiovascular disease: the Health under Construction study. BMC Public Health, 8 (1) 1, 1.1-1.12. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-1

Buist, Ida, Bredeweg, Steef W., van Mechelen, Willem, Lemmink, Koen A. P. M., Pepping, Gert-Jan and Diercks, Ron L. (2008). No effect of a graded training program on the number of running-related injuries in novice runners: a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 36 (1), 33-39. doi: 10.1177/0363546507307505

De Bruijn, Gert-Jan, Kremers, Stef P. J., De Vet, Emely, De Nooijer, Jascha, Van Mechelen, Willem and Brug, Johannes (2007). Does habit strength moderate the intention-behaviour relationship in the Theory of Planned Behaviour? The case of fruit consumption. Psychology & Health, 22 (8), 899-916. doi: 10.1080/14768320601176113

Roelofs, Pepijn D. D. M., Bierma-Zeinstra, Sita M. A., van Poppel, Mireille N. M., Jellema, Petra, Willemsen, Sten P., van Tulder, Maurits W., van Mechelen, Willem and Koes, Bart W. (2007). Lumbar supports to prevent recurrent low back pain among home care workers: A randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 147 (10), 685-692. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-147-10-200711200-00004

van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Chin A. Paw, Marijke J. M., Hopman-Rock, Marijke and van Mechelen, Willem (2007). The effect of walking and vitamin B supplementation on quality of life in community-dwelling adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, controlled trial. Quality of Life Research, 16 (7), 1137-1146. doi: 10.1007/s11136-007-9219-z

de Bruijn, Gert-Jan, Kremers, Stef P. J., de Vries, Hein, van Mechelen, Willem and Johannes Brug, Johannes (2007). Associations of social–environmental and individual-level factors with adolescent soft drink consumption: Results from the SMILE study. Health Education Research, 22 (2), 227-237. doi: 10.1093/her/cyl066

van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M., Klein, Martin, van Mechelen, Willem and Hopman-Rock, Marijke (2007). Detection of memory impairment in the general population: Screening by questionnaire and telephone compared to subsequent face-to-face assessment. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 22 (3), 203-210. doi: 10.1002/gps.1661

Anema, Johannes R., Steenstra, Ivan A., Bongers, Paulien, de Vet, Henrica C. W., Loisel, Patrick and van Mechelen, Willem (2007). Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for subacute low back pain: graded activity or workplace intervention or both?: a randomized controlled trial. Spine, 32 (3), 291-298. doi: 10.1097/01.brs.0000253604.90039.ad

Buist, Ida, Bredeweg, Steef W., Lemmink, Koen A. P. M., Pepping, Gert-Jan, Zwerver, Johannes, van Mechelen, Willem and Diercks, Ron L. (2007). The GRONORUN study: Is a graded training program for novice runners effective in preventing running related injuries? Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8 (1) 24, 24.1-24.8. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-8-24

van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Streppel, Kitty R. M., van der Beek, Allard J., van der Woude, Luc H. V., Vollenbroek-Hutten, Miriam and van Mechelen, Willem (2007). The physical activity scale for individuals with physical disabilities: Test-retest reliability and comparison with an accelerometer. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 4 (1), 96-100.

van der Ploeg, Hidde P., Streppel, Kitty R. M., van der Beek, Allard J., van der Woude, Luc H. V., Vollenbroek-Hutten, Miriam M. R., van Harten, Wim H. and van Mechelen, Willem (2007). Successfully improving physical activity behavior after rehabilitation. American Journal of Health Promotion, 21 (3), 153-157. doi: 10.4278/0890-1171-21.3.153

Singh, Amika S., Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M., Kremers, Stef P. J., Visscher, Tommy L. S., Brug, Johannes and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Design of the Dutch Obesity Intervention in Teenagers (NRG-DOiT): systematic development, implementation and evaluation of a school-based intervention aimed at the prevention of excessive weight gain in adolescents. BMC Public Health, 6 (Article No 304) 304, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-304

Steenstra, Ivan A., Anema, Johannes R., van Tulder , Maurits W., Bongers, Paulien, de Vet, Henrica C. W. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Economic Evaluation of a Multi-Stage Return to Work Program for Workers on Sick-Leave Due to Low Back Pain. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 16 (4), 557-578. doi: 10.1007/s10926-006-9053-0

Heymans, Martjin W., de Vet, Henrika C. W., Knol, Dirk L., Bongers, Paulien M., Koes, Bart W. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Workers’ beliefs and expectations affect return to work over 12 months. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 16 (4), 685-695. doi: 10.1007/s10926-006-9058-8

Best, Thomas M., van Mechelen, Willem and Verhagen, Evert (2006). The pediatric athlete - Are we doing the right thing?. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 16 (6), 455-456. doi: 10.1097/01.jsm.0000248846.16627.40

Steenstra, A., Anema, J. R., Bongers, P. M., de Vet, H. C. W., Knol, D. L. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). The effectiveness of graded activity for low back pain in occupational healthcare. Occupational And Environmental Medicine, 63 (11), 718-725. doi: 10.1136/oem.2005.021675

Engbers, Luuk H., van Poppel, Mireille N. M., Chin A Paw, Marijke and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). The effects of a controlled worksite environmental intervention on determinants of dietary behavior and self-reported fruit, vegetable and fat intake. BMC Public Health, 6 (1) 253, 253-253. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-253

Proper, Karin I., Heymans, Martijn W., Paw, Marijke J.M. Chin A., van Sluijs, Esther M.F., van Poppel, Mireille N.M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Promoting physical activity with people in different places--a Dutch perspective. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 9 (5), 371-377. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2006.06.014

Rebergen, David, Hoenen, John, Heinemans, Annemarie, Bruinvels, David, Bakker, Arnold and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Adherence to mental health guidelines by Dutch occupational physicians. Occupational Medicine, 56 (7), 461-468. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kql042

Huizink, A. C., Slottje, P., Witteveen, A. B., Bijlsma, J. A., Twisk, J. W. R., Smidt, N., Bramsen, I., van Mechelen, W., van der Ploeg, H. M., Bouter, L. M. and Smid, T. (2006). Long term health complaints following the Amsterdam Air Disaster in police officers and fire-fighters. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 63 (10), 657-662. doi: 10.1136/oem.2005.024687

Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M., van Poppel, Mireille N. M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Effects of resistance and functional-skills training on habitual activity and constipation among older adults living in long-term care facilities: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics, 6 (1) 9, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2318-6-9

Ijmker, Stefan, Blatter, Birgitte M., van der Beek Allard J., van Mechelen, Willem and Bongers, Paulien M. (2006). Prospective research on musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (PROMO): Study protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 7 (1) 55, 55-1-55-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-7-55

Heymans, Martijn W., Anema, Johannes R., de Vet, Henrica C. W. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Does flexion–distraction help treat chronic low back pain?. Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology, 2 (7), 360-361. doi: 10.1038/ncprheum0226

de Vries, Sanne I., Bakker, Ingrid, Hopman-Rock, Marijke, Hirasing, Remy A. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Clinimetric review of motion sensors in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 59 (7), 670-680. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2005.11.020

Althuizen, Ellen, Van Poppel, Mireille N. M., Seidell, Jacob C., Van der Wijden, Carla and Van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Design of the New Life(style) Study: A Randomised Controlled Trial to Optimise Maternal Weight Development During Pregnancy. BioMed Central Public Health, 6 (1) 168, Article No. 168. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-168

Hamberg-van Reenen, H. H., Ariens, G. A. M., Blatter, B. M., Twisk, J. W. R., van Mechelen, W. and Bongers, P. M. (2006). Physical capacity in relation to low back, neck, or shoulder pain in a working population. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 63 (6), 371-377. doi: 10.1136/oem.2006.026914

de Bruijn, Gert-Jan, Kremers, Stef P. J., Lensvelt-Mulders, Gerty, de Vries, Hein, van Mechelen, Willem and Brug, Johannes (2006). Modeling individual and physical environmental factors with adolescent physical activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 30 (6), 507-512. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2006.03.001

Slottje, Pauline, Smidt, Nynke, Twisk, Jos W. R., Huizink, Anja C., Witteveen, Anke B., Van Mechelen, Willem and Smid, Tjabe (2006). Attribution of Physical Complaints to the Air Disaster in Amsterdam by Exposed Rescue Workers: An Epidemiological Study Using Historic Cohorts. BioMed Central Public Health, 6 (1) 142, Article No. 142. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-142

van Wier, Marieke F., Ariens, Geertje A. M., Dekkers, Johanna C., Hendriksen, Ingrid J. M., Pronk, Nico P., Smid, Tjabe and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). ALIFE@Work: A randomised controlled trial of a distance counselling lifestyle programme for weight control among an overweight working population [ISRCTN04265725]. BMC Public Health, 6 (1) 140, 140-141. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-140

Kremers, Stef P. J., De Bruijn, Gert-Jan, Visscher, Tommy L. S., Van Mechelen, Willem, De Vries, Nanne K. and Brug, Johannes (2006). Environmental influences on energy balance-related behaviors: A dual-process view. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 3 (9) 9, 9.1-9.10. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-3-9

Bakker, Ingrid M., Terluin, Berend, van Marwijk, Harm W.J., Gundy, Chad M., Smit, Johannes H., van Mechelen, Willem and Stalman, Wim A.B. (2006). Effectiveness of a Minimal Intervention for Stress-related mental disorders with Sick leave (MISS); study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial in general practice [ISRCTN43779641]. BMC Public Health, 6 (1) 124, 124-133. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-124

Heymans, Martijn, P. T., de Vet, Henrica C. W., Bongers, Paulien M., Knol, Dirk L., Koes, Bart W. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). The effectiveness of high-intensity versus low-intensity back schools in an occupational setting: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Spine, 31 (10), 1075-1082. doi: 10.1097/01.brs.0000216443.46783.4d

Proper, K. I. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Verandering naar gezond gedrag, hoe doen we dat?. Tijdschrift voor Bedrijfs en Verzekeringsgeneeskunde, 14 (3), 101-102.

van Sluijs, Esther M. F., van Poppel, Mireille N. M., Twisk, Jos W. R. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Physical activity measurements affected participants' behavior in a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 59 (4), 404-411. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2005.08.016

van der Ploeg, H. P., Streppel, K. R. M., van der Beek, A. J., van der Woude, L. H. V., Vollenbroek-Hutten, M. M. R., van Harten, W. H. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Counselling increases physical activity behaviour nine weeks after rehabilitation. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40 (3), 223-229. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.021139

Singh, Amika S., Marijke J. M., Chin A. Paw, Bosscher, Ruud J. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Cross-sectional relationship between physical fitness components and functional performance in older persons living in long-term care facilities. BioMed Central Geriatrics, 6 (4) 4, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2318-6-4

van Sluijs, E. M. F., van Poppel, M. N. M. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Stimuleren van bewegen in de huisartsenpraktijk: Een samenvatting van het PACE-project. Hart Bulletin, 37 (1), 13-16.

Stiggelbout, Maarten, Hopman-Rock, Marijke, Crone, Matty, Lechner, Lilian and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Predicting older adults' maintenance in exercise participation using an integrated social psychological model. Health Education Research, 21 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1093/her/cyh037

Chin A Paw, Marijke, J.M., van Poppel, Mireille N.M., Twisk, Jos W. R. and van Mechelen, Willem (2006). Once a week not enough, twice a week not feasible?: A randomised controlled exercise trial in long-term care facilities [ISRCTN87177281]. Patient Education And Counseling, 63 (1-2), 205-214. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2005.10.008

Bakker, Ingrid, Uitterlinden, André G., Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem, Pols, Huibert A. P. and Kemper, Han C.G. (2006). Genetic determinants and gene-environment interactions in relation to the 10-year longitudinal development of lumbar bone mineral density in (young) adults. Human Movement, 7 (2), 93-104.

Sorgdrager, B., van Vliet, K. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Naar een BRAVO-beleid door bedrijfsartsen. TBV Tijdschift voor Bedrijfs-en Verzekeringsgeneeskunde, 14 (3), 99-100.

van Overbeek, K., Bakker, I., Proper, K. I. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Effectiviteit van interventies op het voorkomen of stoppen van rookgedrag. Tijdschrift voor Bedrijfs- en Verzekeringsgeneeskunde, 14 (4), 149-154.

Proper, K. I., Bergstra, B., Bakker, I. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). De effectiviteit van interventies ter stimulering van bewegen. Tijdschrift voor Bedrijfs- en Verzekeringsgeneeskunde, 14 (3), 103-108.

Proper, K.I., Bakker, I., van Overbeek, K., Verheijden, M.W. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). De effectiviteit van interventies ter stimulering van gezonde voeding., 14 (6), 243-249.

Hoving, J. L., Meijer, W. T., Willems, J. H. B. M., van Mechelen, W. and Frings-dresen, M. H. W. (2006). Onderzoek in de verzekeringsgeneeskunde in de lift., 14 (10), 462-465.

van Overbeek, K., Bakker, I., Proper, K. I. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Effectiviteit van interventies gericht op het voorkomen of stoppen van overmatige alcoholconsumptie. Tijdschrift voor Bedrijfs- en Verzekeringsgeneeskunde, 14 (5), 197-202.

de Vries, S. I., Bakker, I., Hopman-Rock, M., HiraSing, R. A. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Beweegmeters voor kinderen en adolescenten: reproduceerbaarheid en validiteit. JGZ: Tijdschrift Jeugdgezondheidszorg, 5, 92-95.

Dekkers, C. and van Mechelen, W. (2006). Overgewicht, lichamelijke inactiviteit en ziekteverzuim bij werknemers. Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen, 84 (1), 53-55.

Hamberg-van Reenen, H. H., Ariens, G. A. M., Blatter, B. M., van der Beek, A. J., Twisk, J. W., van Mechelen, W. and Bongers, P. M. (2006). Is an imbalance between physical capacity and exposure to work-related physical factors associated with low-back, neck or shoulder pain?. Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health, 32 (3), 190-197. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.998

van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Hopman-Rock, Marijke, Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Protocol for Project FACT: a randomised controlled trial on the effect of a walking program and vitamin B supplementation on the rate of cognitive decline and psychosocial wellbeing in older adults with mild cognitive impairment [ISRCTN19227688]. BMC geriatrics, 5 (Article No 18) 18, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2318-5-18

van Mechelen, W. and Verhagen, E. (2005). Injury prevention in young people-time to accept responsibility (Essay). The Lancet, 366 (Supplement 1), S46-S46. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67846-4

Verhagen, Evert, Bobbert, Maarten, Inklaar, Melanie, van Kalken, Marike, van der Beek, Allard, Bouter, Lex and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). The effect of a balance training programme on centre of pressure excursion in one-leg stance. Clinical Biomechanics, 20 (10), 1094-1100. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2005.07.001

Nooyens, Astrid C. J., Visscher, Tommy L. S., Schuit, A. Jantine, van Rossum, Caroline T. M., Verschuren, W. M. Monique, van Mechelen, Willem and Seidell, Jacob C. (2005). Effects of retirement on lifestyle in relation to changes in weight and waist circumference in Dutch men: A prospective study. Public Health Nutrition, 8 (8), 1266-1274. doi: 10.1079/PHN2005756

de Bruijn, Gert-Jan, Kremers, Stef P. J., van Mechelen, Willem and Brug, Johannes (2005). Is personality related to fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity in adolescents?. Health Educuation Research, 20 (6), 635-644. doi: 10.1093/her/cyh025

Staal, J. Bart, Rainville, James, Fritz, Julie, van Mechelen, Willem and Pransky, Glenn (2005). Physical exercise interventions to improve disability and return to work in low back pain: Current insights and opportunities for improvement. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15 (4), 491-505. doi: 10.1007/s10926-005-8030-3

Hlobil, Hynek, Staal, J. Bart, Twisk, Jos, Köke, Albere, Ariëns, Geertje, Smid, Tjabe and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). The Effects of a Graded Activity Intervention for Low Back Pain in Occupational Health on Sick Leave, Functional Status and Pain: 12-Month Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15 (4), 569-580. doi: 10.1007/s10926-005-8035-y

Steenstra, Ivan A., Koopman, Fieke S., Knol, Dirk L., Kat, Eric, Bongers, Paulien M., de Vet, Henrica C. W. and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Prognostic factors for duration of sick leave due to low-back pain in Dutch health care professionals. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15 (4), 591-605. doi: 10.1007/s10926-005-8037-9

Koppes, Lando L. J., Twisk, J. W. R., Van Mechelen, W., Snel, J. and Kemper, H. C. G. (2005). Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Relationships Between Alcohol Consumption and Lipids, Blood Pressure and Body Weight Indices. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 66 (6), 713-721.

Bernaards, Claire M., Twisk, Jos W. R., Snel, Jan, van Mechelen, Willem and Kemper, Han C. G. (2005). In a prospective study in young people, associations between changes in smoking behavior and risk factors for cardiovascular disease were complex. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 58 (11), 1165-1171. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2005.02.019

te Velde, Saskia J., Twisk, Jos W.R., van Mechelen, W. and Kemper, Han C. G. (2005). A birth-weight questionnaire indicated that life style modifies the birth weight and metabolic syndrome relationship at age 36. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 58 (11), 1172-1179. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2005.03.013

Slottje, Pauline, Bijlsma, Joost A., Smidt, Nynke, Twisk, Jos W. R., Huizink, Anja C., Lems, Willem F., van Hoogstraten, Ingrid, Witteveen, Anke B., van Mechelen, Willem and Smid,Tjabe (2005). Epidemiologic Study of the Autoimmune Health Effects of a Cargo Aircraft Disaster. Archives of Internal Medicine, 165 (19), 2278-2285. doi: 10.1001/archinte.165.19.2278

van Sluijs, Esther M. F., van Poppel, Mireille N. M., Twisk, Jos W. R., Chin A Paw, Marijke J., Calfas, Karen J. and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Effect of a tailored physical activity intervention delivered in general practice settings: Results of a randomized controlled trial. Amercian Journal of Public Health, 95 (10), 1825-1831. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.044537

Jurca, Radim, Jackson, Andrew S., LaMonte, Michael J., Morrow Jr., James R., Blair, Steven N., Wareham, Nicholas J., Haskell, William L., van Mechelen, Willem, Church, Timothy S., Jakicic, John M. and Laukkanen, Raija (2005). Assessing cardiorespiratory fitness without performing exercise testing. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 29 (3), 185-193. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2005.06.004

Stiggelbout, Maarten, Hopman-Rock, Marijke, Tak, Erwin, Lechner, Lilian and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Dropout from exercise programs for seniors: A prospective cohort study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13 (4), 406-421. doi: 10.1123/japa.13.4.409

Anderson, L. B. and van Mechelen W. (2005). Are children of today less active than before and is their health in danger? What can we do?. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 15 (5), 268-270. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2005.00488.x

de Ruiter, C. J., Elzinga, M. J. H., Verdijk, P. W. L., van Mechelen, W. and de Haan, A. (2005). Changes in force, surface and motor unit EMG during post-exercise development of low frequency fatigue in vastus lateralis muscle. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 94 (5-6), 659-669. doi: 10.1007/s00421-005-1356-x

Engbers, Luuk H., van Poppel, Mireille N.M., Chin A Paw, Marijke J.M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Worksite Health Promotion Programs with Environmental Changes: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 29 (1), 61-70. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2005.03.001

Van Sluijs, E. M. F., Van Poppel, M. N. M., Twisk, J. W. R., Brug, J. and Van Mechelen, W. (2005). The positive effect on determinants of physical activity of a tailored, general practice-based physical activity intervention. Health Education Research, 20 (3), 345-356. doi: 10.1093/her/cyg129

de Bruijn, Gert-Jan, Kremers, Stef P. J., Schaalma, Herman, van Mechelen, Willem and Brug, Johannes (2005). Determinants of adolescent bicycle use for transportation and snacking behavior. Preventive Medicine, 40 (6), 658-667. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.09.003

Slottje, Pauline, Huizink, Anja C., Twisk, Jos W. R., Witteveen, Anke B., van der Ploeg, Henk M., Bramsen, Inge, Smidt, Nynke, Bijlsma, Joost A., Bouter, Lex M, van Mechelen, Willem and Smid, Tjabe (2005). Epidemiological study air disaster in Amsterdam (ESADA): Study design. BMC Public Health, 5 (1) 54, 54-1-54-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-5-54

Ferreira, Isabel, Henry, Ronald M. A., Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem, Kemper, Han C. G. and Stehouwer, Coen D. A. (2005). The Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiopulmonary Fitness, and Subcutaneous Trunk Fat as Independent Determinants of Arterial Stiffness : The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 165 (8), 875-882. doi: 10.1001/archinte.165.8.875

Weevers, Harm-Jan A., van der Beek, Allard J., Anema, Johannes R., van der Wal, Gerrit and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Work-related disease in general practice: A systematic review. Family Practice, 22 (2), 197-204. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmh727

Hooftman, Wendela, van der Beek, Allard, Bongers, Paulien and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Gender differences in self-reported physical and psychosocial exposures in jobs with both female and male workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 47 (3), 244-252. doi: 10.1097/01.jom.0000150387.14885.6b

Verhagen, E. A. L. M., van Tulder, M., van der Beek, A. J., Bouter, L. M. and van Mechelen, W. (2005). An economic evaluation of a proprioceptive balance board training programme for the prevention of ankle sprains in volleyball. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39 (2), 111-115. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.011031

Ferreira, Isabel, Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem, Kemper, Han C. G. and Stehouwer, Coen D. A. (2005). Development of Fatness, Fitness, and Lifestyle From Adolescence to the Age of 36 Years: Determinants of the Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults: The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 165 (1), 42-48. doi: 10.1001/archinte.165.1.42

te Velde, Saskia, J., van Rossum, Elisabeth F. C., Voorhoeve, Paul G., Twisk, Jos W. R., Delemarrevan de Waal, Henriette A., Stehouwer, Coen D. A., van Mechelen, Willem, Lamberts, Steven W. J. and Kemper, Han C. G. (2005). An IGF-I promoter polymorphism modifies the relationships between birth weight and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes at age 36. BMC Endocrine Disorders, 5 (1) 5, 5.1-5.9. doi: 10.1186/1472-6823-5-5

Slootmaker, Sander M., Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M., Schuit, Albertine J., Seidell, Jacob C. and van Mechelen, Willem (2005). Promoting physical activity using an activity monitor and a tailored web-based advice: Design of a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN93896459]. BMC Public Health, 5 (Article # 1134) 134. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-5-134

Hlobil, H., Staal, J. B., Spoelstra, M., Ariëns, G. A. M., Smid, T. and van Mechelen, W. (2005). Effectiveness of a return-to-work intervention for subacute low-back pain. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 31 (4), 249-257.

Boon, N., Koppes, L. L. J., Saris, W. H. M. and Van Mechelen, W. (2005). The Relation between Calcium Intake and Body Composition in a Dutch Population: The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 162 (1), 27-32. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwi161

Kremers, S. P. J., Visscher, T. L. S., Brug, J., Chin A Paw, M. J. M., Schouten, E. G., Schuit, A. J., Seidell, J. C., Van Baak, M. A., Van Mechelen, W., Kemper, H. C. G., Kok, F. J., Saris, W. H. M. and Kromhout, D. (2005). Netherlands Research programme weight Gain prevention (NHF-NRG): rationale, objectives and strategies. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 59 (4), 498-507. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602100

Kremers, Stef, Visscher, Tommy, Seidell, Jacob, van Mechelen, Willem and Brug, Johannes (2005). Cognitive determinants of energy balance-related behaviours: Measurement issues. Sports Medicine, 35 (11), 923-933. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200535110-00001

Riddoch, Chris, Edwards, Dawn, Page, Angela, Froberg, Karsten, Anderssen, Sigmund A., Wedderkopp, Neils, Brage, Søren, Cooper, Ashley, Sardinha, Luis B., Harro, Maarike, Heggebo, Lena Klasson, van Mechelen, Willem, Boreham, Colin, Ekelund, Ulf, Andersen, Lars Bo and European Youth Heart Study Team (2005). The European Youth Heart Study—Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Children: Rationale, Aims, Study Design, and Validation of Methods. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2 (1), 115-129.

van der Roer, Nicole, van Tulder, Maurits W., Barendse, Johanna M., van Mechelen, Willem, Franken, Willemien K., Ooms, Arjan C. and de Vet, Henrica C. W. (2004). Cost-effectiveness of an intensive group training protocol compared to physiotherapy guideline care for sub-acute and chronic low back pain: design of a randomised controlled trial with an economic evaluation. [ISRCTN45641649]. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 5 (45) 45, x-x. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-5-45

Renders, C. M., van Mechelen, W., HiraSing, R. A. and Seidell, J. C. (2004). Overgewicht en obesitas bij kinderen en adolescenten en preventieve maatregelen. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 148 (42), 2066-2070.

van Poppel, M. N. M., Chin A Paw, M. J. M. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). Reproduceerbaarheid en validiteit van de Nederlandse versie van de International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen (TSG), 82 (7), 457-462.

Bernaards, Claire M., Twisk, Jos W. R., Snel, Jan, van Mechelen, Willem, Lips, Paul and Kemper, Han C. G. (2004). Smoking and quantitative ultrasound parameters in the calcaneus in 36-year-old men and women. Osteoporosis International, 15 (9), 735-741. doi: 10.1007/s00198-004-1603-8

Heymans, Martijn W., de Vet, Henrica C.W., Bongers, Paulien M., Koes, Bart W. and van Mechelen, Willem (2004). Back Schools in Occupational Health Care : Design of a Randomised Controlled Trial and Cost-Effectiveness Study. Journal of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics, 27 (7), 457-465. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.06.004

Beltman, J. G. M., de Haan, A., Haan, H., Gerrits, H. L., van Mechelen, W. and Sargeant, A. J. (2004). Metabolically assessed muscle fibre recruitment in brief isometric contractions at different intensities. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 92 (4-5), 485-492. doi: 10.1007/s00421-004-1105-6

Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M., van Poppel, Mireille N. M., Twisk, Jos W. R. and van Mechelen, Willem (2004). Effects of resistance and all-round, functional training on quality of life, vitality and depression of older adults living in long-term care facilities: a 'randomized' controlled trial [ISRCTN87177281]. BMC Geriatrics, 4 (5) 5. doi: 10.1186/1471-2318-4-5

van Sluijs, Esther M. F., van Poppel, Mireille N. M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2004). Stage-based lifestyle interventions in primary care: Are they effective?. American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 26 (4), 330-343. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2003.12.010

Cuperus-Bosma, J. M., van Erven Dorens-Hudig, R. J. F., Soethout, M. B. M., Wendte, J. F., van Dijk, F. J. H., van Mechelen, W., Klazinga, N. S. and van der Wal, G. (2004). Een nieuw medisch opleidingscontinuüm: de ontwikkeling van een schakeljaar vanuit sociaal-geneeskundig perspectief. Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen (TSG), 82 (3), 186-191.

Anema, J. R., Cuelenaere, B., van der Beek, A. J., Knol, D. L., de Vet, H. C. W. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). The effectiveness of ergonomic interventions on return-to-work after low back pain; a prospective two year cohort study in six countries on low back pain patients sicklisted for 3–4 months. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 61 (4), 289-294. doi: 10.1136/oem.2002.006460

Stiggelbout, M., Popkem, D. Y., Hopman-Rock, M., de Greef, M. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). Once a week is not enough: effects of a widely implemented group based exercise programme for older adults; a randomised controlled trial. Journal of epidemiology and community health, 58 (2), 83-88. doi: 10.1136/jech.58.2.83

van der Ploeg, Hidde P., van der Beek, Allard J., van der Woude, Luc H. V. and van Mechelen, Willem (2004). Physical Activity for People with a Disability: A Conceptual Model. Sports Medicine, 34 (10), 639-649. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200434100-00002

Te Velde, Saskia J., Ferreira, Isabel, Twisk, Jos W. R., Stehouwer, Coen D. A., Van Mechelen, Willem and Kemper, Han C. G. (2004). Birthweight and arterial stiffness and blood pressure in adulthood - Results from the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Epidemiology, 33 (1), 154-161. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyh011

Ferreira, Isabel, Snijder, Marieke B., Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem, Kemper, Han C. G., Seidell, Jacob C. and Stehouwer, Coen D. A. (2004). Central Fat Mass Versus Peripheral Fat and Lean Mass: Opposite (Adverse Versus Favorable) Associations with Arterial Stiffness? The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 89 (6), 2632-2639. doi: 10.1210/jc.2003-031619

Beltman, J. G. M., Sargeant, A. J., Haan, H., van Mechelen, W. and de Haan, A. (2004). Changes in PCr/Cr ratio in single characterized muscle fibre fragments after only a few maximal voluntary contractions in humans. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, 180 (2), 187-193. doi: 10.1046/j.0001-6772.2003.01257.x

Bakker, I., Kemper, H. C. G., Twisk, J. W. R. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). Genetic and Environmental Factors in Relation to Adult Lumbar Bone Health. Medicine and Sport Science, 47, 101-122.

Ruiter, C. J., Elzinga, M. J. H., Verdijk, P. W. L., van Mechelen, W. and Haan, A. (2004). Voluntary drive-dependent changes in vastus lateralis motor unit firing rates during a sustained isometric contraction at 50% of maximum knee extension force. Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology, 447 (4), 377-464. doi: 10.1007/s00424-003-1206-9

Hooftman, W. E., van Poppel, M. N. M., van der Beek, A. J., Bongers, P. M. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). Gender differences in the relations between work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal complaints. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 30 (4), 261-278.

van Sluijs, Esther M. F., van Poppel, Mireille N. M., Stalman, Wim A. B. and van Mechelen, Willem (2004). Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity promotion programme in general practice. Family Practice, 21 (4), 429-436. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmh414

Verhagen, Evert, van der Beek, Allard, Twisk, Jos, Bouter, Lex, Bahr, Roald and van Mechelen, Willem (2004). The Effect of a Proprioceptive Balance Board Training Program for the Prevention of Ankle Sprains: A Prospective Controlled Trial. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 32 (6), 1385-1393. doi: 10.1177/0363546503262177

Bernaards, Claire M., Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem, Snel, Jan and Kemper, Han (2004). Comparison between Self-Report and a Dipstick Method (NicCheck 1®) to Assess Nicotine Intake. European Addiction Research, 10 (4), 163-167. doi: 10.1159/000079837

Verhagen, E. A. L. M., Van der Beek, A. J., Bouter, L. M., Bahr, R. M. and Van Mechelen, W. (2004). A one season prospective cohort study of volleyball injuries. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38 (4), 477-481. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.005785

Staal, J. Bart, Hlobil, Hynek, Twisk, Jos W. R., Smid, Tjabe, Köke, Albère J. A. and van Mechelen, Willem (2004). Graded Activity for Low Back Pain in Occupational Health Care A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 140 (2), 77-84.

Beltman, J. G. M., Sargeant, A. J., van Mechelen, W. and de Haan, A. (2004). Voluntary activation level and muscle fiber recruitment of human quadriceps during lengthening contractions. Journal of Applied Physiology, 97 (2), 619-626. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01202.2003

te Velde S. J., Twisk, J. W. R., van Mechelen, W. and Kemper H. C. G. (2004). Fetal Origins of Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Health at Adulthood. Medicine and Sport Science, 47, 64-77. doi: 10.1159/000076196

Proper, K. I., de Bruyne, M. C., Hildebrandt, V. H., van der Beek, A. J., Meerding, W. J. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). Costs, benefits and effectiveness of worksite physical activity counseling from the employer`s perspective. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 30 (1), 36-46.

Kemper, H. C. G., Snel, J. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). General Introduction: Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. Medicine and Sport Science, 47, 5-20.

Kemper, H. C. G., Koppes, L. L. J., De Vente, W., Post, G. B., Van Mechelen, W. and Twisk, J. W. R. (2004). Effects of health information in youth adult biological and lifestyle risk factors for chronic diseases. Medicine and Sport Science, 47, 167-182. doi: 10.1159/000076203

Koppes, Lando L. J., Twisk, Jos W. R., Snel, Jan, Van Mechelen, Willem and Kemper, Han C. G. (2004). Comparison of Short Questionnaires on Alcohol Drinking Behavior in a Nonclinical Population of 36-Year-Old Men and Women. Substance Use & Misuse, 39 (7), 1041-1060. doi: 10.1081/JA-120030061

te Velde, Saskia J., Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem and Kemper, Han C. G. (2004). Birth weight and musculoskeletal health in 36-year-old men and women: Results from the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. Osteoporosis International, 15 (5), 382-388. doi: 10.1007/s00198-003-1554-5

Proper, K. I., van der Beek, A. J., Hildebrandt, V. H., Twisk, J. W. R. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). Worksite health promotion using individual counselling and the effectiveness on sick leave; results of a randomised controlled trial. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 61 (3), 275-279. doi: 10.1136/oem.2002.005769

Steenstra, Ivan A., Anema, Johannes R., Bongers, Paulien M., de Vet, Henrica C. W. and van Mechelen, Willem (2003). Cost effectiveness of a multi-stage return to work program for workers on sick leave due to low back pain, design of a population based controlled trial [ISRCTN60233560]. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 4 (1) 26, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-4-26

Kerklaan, P., Smid, T., van Mechelen, W. and Houwaart, E. (2003). 'De stempel van de arbeid' III. Uitbreiding van de risque professionnel verzekering van beroepsziekten op grond van de Ongevallenwet (1929-1967).. Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen (TSG), 81 (7), 417-424.

Kerklaan, P., Smid, T., van Mechelen, W. and Houwaart, E. (2003). 'De stempel van de arbeid' II. De totstandkoming van de risque professionnel verzekering van beroepsziekten op grond van de Ongevallenwet (1901-1929). Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen (TSG), 81 (7), 410-416.

Ferreira, Isabel, Twisk, Jos, Stehouwer , Coen, van Mechelen, Willem and Kemper, Han (2003). Longitudinal changes in [latin capital V with dot above]O2max: associations with carotid IMT and arterial stiffness. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 35 (10), 1670-1678. doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000089247.37563.4B

Bakker, Ingrid, Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem and Kemper, Han C. G. (2003). Fat-Free Body Mass Is the Most Important Body Composition Determinant of 10-yr Longitudinal Development of Lumbar Bone in Adult Men and Women. The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 88 (6), 2607-2613. doi: 10.1210/jc.2002-021538

Proper, Karin, Koning, Marjan, van der Beek, Allard, Hildebrandt, Vincent, Bosscher, Ruud and van Mechelen, Willem (2003). The Effectiveness of Worksite Physical Activity Programs on Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Health. Clinical journal of sport medicine, 13 (2), 106-117. doi: 10.1097/00042752-200303000-00008

Bakker, I., Twisk, J. W. R., van Mechelen, W., Mensink, G. B. M. and Kempe, H. C. G. (2003). Computerization of a dietary history interview in a running cohort; evaluation within the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. European journal of clinical nutrition, 57 (3), 394-404. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601535

Anema, J. R., Steenstra, I. A., Urlings, I. J., Bongers, P. M., de Vroome, E. M. and van Mechelen, W. (2003). Participatory ergonomics as a return-to-work intervention: a future challenge?. American journal of industrial medicine, 44 (3), 273-281. doi: 10.1002/ajim.10259

Velde, Saskia J. te, Twisk, Jos W. R., van Mechelen, Willem and Kempe, Han C. G. (2003). Birth Weight, Adult Body Composition, and Subcutaneous Fat Distribution. Obesity research, 11 (2), 202-208. doi: 10.1038/oby.2003.32

Bernaards, Claire, Twisk, Jos, van Mechelen, Willem, Snel, Jan and Kemper, Han (2003). A Longitudinal Study on Smoking in Relationship to Fitness and Heart Rate Response. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 35 (5), 793-800. doi: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064955.31005.E0

Hoogendoorn, W. E., Bongers, P. M., de Vet, H. C. W., Twisk, J. W. R., van Mechelen, W. and Bouter, L. M. (2003). Generalised estimating equations and low back pain. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 60 (5), 378-381. doi: 10.1136/oem.60.5.378-a

Kerklaan, P., Smid, T., van Mechelen, W. and Houwaart, E. (2003). ˜De stempel van de arbeid". IV Nabeschouwing van de risque professionnel verzekering van beroepsziekten op grond van de Ongevallenwet (1901-1967). Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen, 81 (7), 425-432.

Proper, Karin I., Hildebrandt, Vincent H., Van der Beek, Allard J., Twisk, Jos W. R. and Van Mechelen, Willem (2003). Effect of individual counseling on physical activity fitness and health: A randomized controlled trial in a workplace setting. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 24 (3), 218-226. doi: 10.1016/S0749-3797(02)00645-1

Bot, S. D. M., Verhagen, e. A. L. M. and van Mechelen, W. (2003). The effect of ankle bracing and taping on functional performance: A review of the literature.. International SportMed Journal, 4 (5), xx-xx.

Bekedam, Martijn A., van Beek-Harmsen, Brechje J., Boonstra, Anco, van Mechelen, Willem, Visser, Frans C. and van der Laarse, Willem J. (2003). Maximum rate of oxygen consumption related to succinate dehydrogenase activity in skeletal muscle fibres of chronic heart failure patients and controls. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 23 (6), 337-343. doi: 10.1046/j.1475-0961.2003.00517.x

Proper, K. I., van der Beek, A. J., Hildebrandt, V. H., Twisk, J. W. R and van Mechelen, W. (2003). Short term effect of feedback on fitness and health measurements on self reported appraisal of the stage of change. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 37 (6), 529-534. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.37.6.529

Staal, J. B., Hlobil, H., van Tulder, M. W., Waddell, G., Burton, A. K., Koes, B. W. and van Mechelen, W. (2003). Occupational health guidelines for the management of low back pain: an international comparison. Occupational and environmental medicine, 60 (9), 618-626. doi: 10.1136/oem.60.9.618

Kemper, H. C. G., Koppes, L. L. J., de Vente, W., van Lenthe, F. J., van Mechelen, W., Twisk, J. W. R. and Post, G. B. (2002). Effects of Health Information in Youth and Young Adulthood on Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases-20-Year Study Results from the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. Preventive medicine, 35 (6), 533-539. doi: 10.1006/pmed.2002.1107

Anema, J. R., van der Giezen, A. M., Buijs, P. C. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). Ineffective disability management by doctors is an obstacle for return-to-work: a cohort study on low back pain patients sicklisted for 3–4 months. Occupational and environmental medicine, 59 (11), 729-733. doi: 10.1136/oem.59.11.729

Ferreira, I., Twisk, J. W. R., van Mechelen , W., Kemper , H. C. G. and Stehouwer , C. D. A. (2002). Current and adolescent levels of cardiopulmonary fitness are related to large artery properties at age 36: the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. European journal of clinical investigation, 32 (10), 723-731. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2362.2002.01066.x

Young, Amanda, Pransky, Glenn and van Mechelen, Willem (2002). Introduction to the Special Issue on Measurement of Work Outcomes. Journal of occupational rehabilitation, 12 (3), 115-117. doi: 10.1023/A:1016884925703

Hoogendoorn, W. E., Bongers, P. M., de Vet, H. C., Twisk, J. W., van Mechelen, W. and Bouter, L. M. (2002). Comparison of two different approaches for the analysis of data from a prospective cohort study: an application to work related risk factors for low back pain. Occupational And Environmental Medicine, 59 (7), 459-465. doi: 10.1136/oem.59.7.459

Kemper, Han C. G., Verhagen, E. A. L. M., Milo, D., Post, G. B., Van Lenthe,, van Mechelen, W., Twisk, J. W. R. and W de Vente, W. (2002). Effects of health information in youth on adult physical activity: 20-Year study results from the Amsterdam growth and health longitudinal study. American journal of human biology, 14 (4), 448-456. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.10060

Kemper, H. C. G., Bakker, I., Twisk, J. W. R. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). Validation of a physical activity questionnaire to measure the effect of mechanical strain on bone mass. Bone, 30 (5), 799-804. doi: 10.1016/S8756-3282(02)00709-3

Hoogendoorn, W. E., Bongers, P. M., de Vet, H. C. W., Ariëns, G. A. M., van Mechelen, W. and Bouter, L. M. (2002). High physical work load and low job satisfaction increase the risk of sickness absence due to low back pain: results of a prospective cohort study. Occupational and environmental medicine, 59 (5), 323-328. doi: 10.1136/oem.59.5.323

Staal, J. B., Hlobil, H., van Tulder, M. W., Koke, A. J., Smid, T. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). Return-to-Work Interventions for Low Back Pain: A Descriptive Review of Contents and Concepts of Working Mechanisms. Sports Medicine, 32 (4), 251-267. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200232040-00004

Ariëns, G. A. M., Bongers, P. M., Hoogendoorn, W. E., van der Wal, G. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). High physical and psychosocial load at work and sickness absence due to neck pain. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health, 28 (4), 222-231.

Twisk, J. W. R., Kemper, H. C. G. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). The Relationship Between Physical Fitness and Physical Activity During Adolescence and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors at Adult Age. The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study. International journal of sports medicine, 23 (S1), S8-S14. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-28455

Twisk, J. W. R., Kemper, H. C. G. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Later in Life by Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in Youth: General Comments and Conclusions. International journal of sports medicine, 23 (S1), S44-S49. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-28461

Twisk, J. W. R., Kemper, H. C. G. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Later in Life by Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in Youth: Introduction. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 23 (S1), S5-S7. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-28454

Proper, K. I., Staal, B. J., Hildebrandt, V. H., van der Beek, A. J. and van Mechelen, W. (2002). Review: Effectiveness of physical activity programs at worksites with respect to work-related outcomes. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health, 28 (2), 75-84. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.651

van Mechelen, W. (2002). Editorial: The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating. International journal of sports medicine, 23 (S1), 3-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-28462

van Uffelen, J., Gavrovska, M., van Mechelen, W., Hopman-Rock, M. and Chinapaw, M. (2010). Exercise or vitamin B for lowering homocysteine levels in cognitively impaired adults?. Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport (ACSMS) 2010, Port Douglas, QLD, Australia, 3-6 November 2010. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.522

Tak, E., Van Uffelen, J. G. Z., Paw, M. J. M. C. A., Van Mechelen, W. and Hopman-Rock, M. (2008). Keeping elderly with mild cognitive impairment physically active: Determinants of maintenance. 7th World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity, Tsukuba, Japan, 26-29 July 2008. CHAMPAIGN: Human Kinetics.

Collard, Dorine C. M., Verhagen, Evert A. L. M., Chin A Paw, Marijke J. M. and van Mechelen, Willem (2008). Acute physical activity and sports injuries in children. 2006 Conférence Scientifique Annuel de la SCPE (2006 CSEP Annual Scientific Conference). Pediatric exercise physiology symposium: a tribute to Oded Bar-Or, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1-4 November 2006. Ottawa, ON, Canada: Presses scientifiques du CNRC (National Research Council of Canada, Research Press). doi: 10.1139/H07-182

van Uffelen, J. G. Z., Chin A. Paw, M., van Mechelen, W. and Hopman-Rock, M. (2007). The effect of a walking program and Vitamin B supplementation on cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment: Results of the FACT-Study. Be Active 2007, Adelaide, South Australia, 13-16 October, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(07)70328-6

van Uffelen, J., Chinapaw, M., Klein, M., van Mechelen, W. and Hopman-Rock, M. (2006). Early detection of mild cognitive impairment in the general population: Telephone screening versus in person assessment. Ninth International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December, 2006.

van Uffelen, J., Chinapaw, M., van Mechelen, W. and Hopman-Rock, M. (2006). The effect of a walking program and vitamin B supplementation on cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment: Results of the FACT-Study. Ninth International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 2 December, 2006.

van Uffelen, J.G.Z., Chinapaw, M.J.M., Van Mechelen, W. and Hopman-Rock, M. (2006). Project FACT: Het effect van een wandelprogramma en vitamine B suppletie op het cognitief functioneren van ouderen met geheugenklachten. 8th National Conference on Gerontology, Ede, The Netherlands, 6 October, 2006. The Netherlands: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum BV.

Hopman-Rock, M., van Uffelen, J., Chinapaw, M. and van Mechelen, W. (2005). Preliminary results of the Folate Activity Cognition Trial (FACT) among community living older people with mild cognitive impairment. American College of Sports Medicine 52nd annual meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A., 3 June, 2005.

van Uffelen, J., Chinapaw, M., Hopman-Rock, M. and van Mechelen, W. (2005). Does physical activity benefit cognitive function in elderly with mild cognitive impairment?. Fourth annual conference of the International Society on Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 16-18 June, 2005.

van Uffelen, J., Chinapaw, M., Hopman-Rock, M. and van Mechelen, W. (2005). The effect of a walking program on memory in older people with mild cognitive impairment. American College of Sports Medicine, Walking for Health conference, Urbana-Champaign, USA, 13-15 October, 2005.

van Uffelen, J. G. Z., Chin A. Paw, M., Hopman-Rock, M. and van Mechelen, W. (2004). The effects of physical activity and vitamin B supplementation on cognitive functioning and psychological health of older persons with mild cognitive impairment. 4th European Congress on Nutrition and Health in the Elderly, Toulouse, France, 4-5 November, 2004. Paris, France: Serdi Publisher.

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