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Researcher

Anneleen Malfliet

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59 Results

2025

Can pain neuroscience education combined with cognition-targeted exercise therapy change white matter structure in people with chronic spinal pain? A randomized controlled trial

Iris CoppietersJo NijsMira MeeusLieven DanneelsNathalie RousselBarbara CagnieJeroen KregelWard WillaertEmma RheelRobby De Pauw et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

Exploring pain and body composition in children with cancer compared to healthy controls : a cross-sectional case-control study

Sophie PleysierKelly IckmansAnneleen MalflietAline WautersJutte van der Werff ten BosschSara DebulpaepAmelien VanackerTine VervoortPerseverence SavieriEmma Rheel

A1 Journal Article in CHILDREN-BASEL

2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in pain management for nonspecific chronic spinal pain : a randomized clinical trial

Anneleen MalflietLiesbet De BaetsThomas BilterysEveline Van LooverenOlivier MairesseBarbara CagnieMira MeeusMaarten MoensDorien GoubertWouter Munneke et al.

A1 Journal Article in JAMA NETWORK OPEN

Exploring interactions between sex, pain characteristics, disability, and quality of life in people with chronic spinal pain : a structural equation model

Wouter Van BogaertBernard X. W. LiewCesar Fernandez-de-las-PenasJuan A. Valera-CaleroUmut VarolIris CoppietersJeroen KregelJo NijsMira MeeusBarbara Cagnie et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN

The integration of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in the pain management for nonspecific chronic spinal pain : a randomised controlled trial

Thomas BilterysAnneleen MalflietLiesbet De BaetsEveline Van LooverenOlivier MairesseBarbara CagnieMira MeeusMaarten MoensDorien GoubertWouter Munneke et al.

The role of anxiety and depression in shaping the sleep-pain connection in patients with nonspecific chronic spinal pain and comorbid insomnia : a cross-sectional analysis

Zosia GoossensThomas BilterysEveline Van LooverenAnneleen MalflietMira MeeusLieven DanneelsKelly IckmansBarbara CagnieAurore RolandMaarten Moens et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

2023

Do patients with chronic spinal pain and comorbid insomnia have more features of central sensitization? A case-control study

Lucas Araujo AlmeidaThomas BilterysEveline Van LooverenOlivier MairesseBarbara CagnieMira MeeusMaarten MoensDorien GoubertWouter MunnekeLieven Danneels et al.

A1 Journal Article in HEALTHCARE

2021

Influence of baseline kinesiophobia levels on treatment outcome in people with chronic spinal pain

Wouter Van BogaertIris CoppietersJeroen KregelJo NijsRobby De PauwMira MeeusBarbara CagnieLieven DanneelsAnneleen Malfliet

A1 Journal Article in PHYSICAL THERAPY

2020

Chronic musculoskeletal pain and nutrition : where are we and where are we heading to?

Ömer ElmaSevilay Tumkaya YilmazTom DeliensPeter ClarysJo NijsIris CoppietersAndrea PolliAnneleen Malfliet

A1 Journal Article in PM&R

Does pain neuroscience education and cognition‐targeted motor control training improve cervical motor output? Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Ward WillaertAnneleen MalflietIris CoppietersDorine LenoirRobby De PauwLieven DanneelsNathalie RousselMira MeeusBarbara CagnieJo Nijs et al.

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PRACTICE

Lifestyle and chronic pain across the lifespan : an inconvenient truth?

Jo NijsEva D'HondtPeter ClarysTom DeliensAndrea PolliAnneleen MalflietIris CoppietersWard WillaertSevilay Tumkaya YilmazÖmer Elma et al.

A1 Journal Article in PM&R

Nutritional intervention in chronic pain : innovative way of targeting central nervous system sensitization?

Jo NijsSevilay Tumkaya YilmazÖmer ElmaJoe TattaPatrick MullieLuc VanderweeënPeter ClarysTom DeliensIris CoppietersNathalie Weltens et al.

A1 Journal Article in EXPERT OPINION ON THERAPEUTIC TARGETS

2019

Best evidence rehabilitation for chronic pain, part 3 : low back pain

Anneleen MalflietKelly IckmansEVa HuysmansIris CoppietersWard WillaertWouter BogaertEmma RheelThomas BilterysPaul WilgenJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

Central sensitisation : another label or useful diagnosis?

Jo NijsAndrea PolliWard WillaertAnneleen MalflietEva HuysmansIris Coppieters

A2 Journal Article in DRUG AND THERAPEUTICS BULLETIN

Clarification of reporting of outcome measures and protocol deviations in report of a randomized clinical trial : reply

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelIris Coppieters

A1 Journal Article in JAMA NEUROLOGY

Do sociodemographic features, pain sensitivity or pain catastrophizing relate to clinic-based adherence to physiotherapy in people suffering from chronic spinal pain? : secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Dorine LenoirIris CoppietersWard WillaertJeroen KregelLieven DanneelsBarbara CagnieMira MeeusJo NijsAnneleen Malfliet

A1 Journal Article in MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE

Endocrine response after cervical manipulation and mobilization in people with chronic mechanical neck pain : a randomized controlled trial

Antonio Valera-CaleroEnrique Lluch GirbésTomás Gallego-IzquierdoAnneleen MalflietDaniel Pecos-Martín

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Gender differences in the association of brain gray matter and pain-related psychosocial characteristics

Anneleen MalflietRobby De PauwJeroen KregelIris CoppietersMira MeeusNathalie RousselLieven DanneelsBarbara CagnieJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PHYSICIAN

The added value of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia to current best evidence physical therapy for chronic spinal pain : protocol of a randomized controlled clinical trial

Anneleen MalflietThomas BilterysEveline Van LooverenMira MeeusLieven DanneelsKelly IckmansBarbara CagnieOlivier MairesseDaniel NeuMaarten Moens et al.

A1 Journal Article in BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

The influence of treatment expectations on clinical outcomes and cortisol levels in patients with chronic neck pain : an experimental study

Anneleen MalflietEnrique Lluch GirbésDaniel Pecos-MartinThomas Gallego-IzquierdoAntonio Valera-Calero

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PRACTICE

Treatment of central sensitization in patients with chronic pain : time for change?

Jo NijsLaurence LeysenJohan VanlauweTine LoggheKelly IckmansAndrea PolliAnneleen MalflietIris CoppietersEva Huysmans

A1 Journal Article in EXPERT OPINION ON PHARMACOTHERAPY

2018

Blended-learning pain neuroscience education for people with chronic spinal pain : randomized controlled multicenter trial

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelMira MeeusNathalie RousselLieven DanneelsBarbara CagnieMieke DolphensJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in PHYSICAL THERAPY

Cerebral blood flow and heart rate variability in chronic fatigue syndrome : a randomized cross-over study

Anneleen MalflietRoselien PasRaf BrounsJoris De WinSamar M HatemMira MeeusKelly IckmansRobbert-Jan van HooffJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PHYSICIAN

Convergent validity of the Dutch Central Sensitization Inventory : associations with psychophysical pain measures, quality of life, disability, and pain cognitions in patients with chronic spinal pain

Jeroen KregelCharline SchumacherMieke DolphensAnneleen MalflietDorien GoubertDorine LenoirBarbara CagnieMira MeeusIris Coppieters

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PRACTICE

Development and feasibility testing of a Pain Neuroscience Education program for children with chronic pain : treatment protocol

Roselien PasMira MeeusAnneleen MalflietIsabel BaertSophie Van OosterwijckLaurence LeysenJo NijsKelly Ickmans

A1 Journal Article in BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Effect of pain neuroscience education combined with cognition-targeted motor control training on chronic spinal pain: a randomized clinical trial

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelIris CoppietersRobby De PauwMira MeeusNathalie RousselBarbara CagnieLieven DanneelsJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in JAMA NEUROLOGY

Patients with chronic spinal pain benefit from pain neuroscience education regardless the self-reported signs of central sensitization : secondary analysis of a randomized controlled multicenter trial

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelMira MeeusLieven DanneelsBarbara CagnieNathalie RousselJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in PM&R

The added value of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia to current best evidence physical therapy for chronic spinal pain : protocol of a randomized controlled clinical trial

Thomas BiltreysAnneleen MalflietEveline Van LooverenMira MeeusLieven DanneelsKelly IckmansBarbara CagnieOlivier MairesseDaniel NeuMaarten Moens et al.

The neuroscience approach to chronic spinal pain

Anneleen MalflietJo NijsNathalie RousselMira MeeusLieven Danneels

2017

Applying contemporary neuroscience in exercise interventions for chronic spinal pain : treatment protocol

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelMira MeeusBarbara CagnieNathalie RousselMieke DolphensLieven DanneelsJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Blended learning is an effective approach for pain neuroscience education in patients with chronic spinal pain

Anneleen MalflietEva HuysmansJeroen KregelMira MeeusLieven DanneelsNathalie RousselBarbara CagnieMieke DolphensJo Nijs

Brain changes associated with cognitive and emotional factors in chronic pain : a systematic review

Anneleen MalflietIris CoppietersPaul Van WilgenJeroen KregelRobby De PauwMieke DolphensKelly Ickmans

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN

Differences between women with traumatic and idiopathic chronic neck pain and women without neck pain : interrelationships among disability, cognitive deficits, and central sensitization

Iris CoppietersRobby De PauwJeroen KregelAnneleen MalflietDorien GoubertDorine LenoirBarbara CagnieMira Meeus

A1 Journal Article in PHYSICAL THERAPY

Does conservative treatment change the brain in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain? : a systematic review

Jeroen KregelIris CoppietersRobby De PauwAnneleen MalflietLieven DanneelsJo NijsBarbara CagnieMira Meeus

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PHYSICIAN

Kinesiophobia and maladaptive coping strategies prevent improvements in pain catastrophizing following pain neuroscience education in fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome : an explorative study

Anneleen MalflietJessica Van OosterwijckMira MeeusBarbara CagnieLieven DanneelsMieke DolphensRonald BuylJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE

Lack of gender and age differences in pain measurements following exercise in people with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Kelly IckmansAnneleen MalflietMargot De KooningLisa GoudmanYves HubloueTom SchmitzDorien GoubertMaria Encarnación Aguilar-Ferrándi

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PHYSICIAN

Modern pain neuroscience in clinical practice : applied to post-cancer, paediatric and sports-related pain

Anneleen MalflietLaurence LeysenRoselien PasKevin KuppensJo NijsPaul Van WilgenEva HuysmansLisa GoudmanKelly Ickmans

A1 Journal Article in BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

No cardiovascular abnormalities during physical activity in chronic fatigue syndrome

Anneleen MalflietRoselien PasRaf BrounsJoris De WinSamar HatemMira MeeusKelly IckmansRobbert-Jan Van HooffJo Nijs

2016

Associations between brain morphological findings and pain measures in chronic spinal pain: preliminary baseline results of a randomized controlled trial

Jeroen KregelIris CoppietersAnneleen MalflietMieke DolphensNathalie RousselKaren CaeyenberghsLieven DanneelsMira MeeusJo NijsBarbara Cagnie

Chronic whiplash-associated disorders : reorganization of the brain?

Iris CoppietersAnneleen Malfliet

Editorial material

Kinesiophobia and maladaptive coping strategies prevent improvements in pain catastrophizing following pain neuroscience education in fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome : pooled results from 2 randomized controlled trials

Anneleen MalflietJessica Van OosterwijckMira MeeusBarbara CagnieLieven DanneelsMieke DolphensRonald BuylJo Nijs

Rehabilitation for patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome : time to extent the boundaries of this field

Jo NijsAnneleen Malfliet

Editorial material

The modern neuroscience approach to chronic spinal pain: preliminary results from a large randomized controlled trial of a new physiotherapy approach

Anneleen MalflietJo NijsMira MeeusLieven DanneelsNathalie RousselBarbara CagnieMieke DolphensJeroen Kregel

2015

Addressing sleep problems and cognitive dysfunctions in comprehensive rehabilitation for chronic musculoskeletal pain

Jo NijsEnrique LluchMari LundbergAnneleen MalflietMichele Sterling

A1 Journal Article in MANUAL THERAPY

Exercise therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain : innovation by altering pain memories

Jo NijsEnrique Lluch GirbésMari LundbergAnneleen MalflietMichele Sterling

A1 Journal Article in MANUAL THERAPY

Is there evidence for central sensitization in chronic non-specific, non-traumatic neck pain?

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelBarbara CagnieMandy KuipersMieke DolphensNathalie RousselMira MeeusLieven DanneelsWichor BramerJo Nijs

Lack of evidence for central sensitization in idiopathic, non-traumatic neck pain : a systematic review

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelBarbara CagnieMandy KuipersMieke DolphensNathalie RousselMira MeeusLieven DanneelsWichor BramerJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PHYSICIAN

Lack of evidence for central sensitization in nonspecific, non-traumatic neck pain

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelBarbara CagnieMandy KuipersMieke DolphensNathalie RousselMira MeeusLieven DanneelsWichor BramerJo Nijs

Lack of evidence for central sensitization in nonspecific, non-traumatic neck pain

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelBarbara CagnieMandy KuipersMieke DolphensNathalie RousselMira MeeusLieven DanneelsWichor BramerJo Nijs

Low back pain : guidelines for the clinical classification of predominant neuropathic, nociceptive, or central sensitization pain

Jo NijsAdri ApeldoornHank HallegraeffJacqui ClarkRob SmeetsAnneleen MalflietEnrique Lluch GirbesMargot De KooningKelly Ickmans

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PHYSICIAN

Sex differences in patients with chronic pain following whiplash injury : the role of depression, fear, somatization, social support, and personality traits

Anneleen MalflietMargot De KooningEls InghelbrechtSaïd Hachimi IdrissiBert WillemsJean BernheimJo Nijs

A1 Journal Article in PAIN PRACTICE

Structural and functional brain abnormalities in chronic low back pain: a systematic review

Jeroen KregelMira MeeusAnneleen MalflietMieke DolphensLieven DanneelsJo NijsBarbara Cagnie

A1 Journal Article in SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM

Structural and functional brain abnormalities in chronic low back pain: a systematic review

Jeroen KregelMira MeeusAnneleen MalflietMieke DolphensLieven DanneelsJo NijsBarbara Cagnie

Structural and functional brain abnormalities in chronic lowback pain: a systematic review

Jeroen KregelMira MeeusAnneleen MalflietMieke DolphensLieven DanneelsJo NijsBarbara Cagnie

The modern neuroscience approach to chronic spinal pain : preliminary results from a large randomized controlled trial of a new physiotherapy approach

Anneleen MalflietJeroen KregelBarbara CagnieMieke DolphensNathalie RousselMira MeeusLieven DanneelsJo Nijs

2014

Chronisch pijn ontrafeld : centrale sensitisatie

Anneleen MalflietJo NijsMira MeeusLieven DanneelsKelly IckmansMargot De Kooning

Efficacy of a modern neuroscience approach versus usual care evidence-based physiotherapy on pain, disability and brain characteristics in chronic spinal pain patients: protocol of a randomized clinical trial

Mieke DolphensJo NijsBarbara CagnieMira MeeusNathalie RousselJeroen KregelAnneleen MalflietGuy VanderstraetenLieven Danneels

A1 Journal Article in BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

Structural and functional brain abnormalities in chronic low back pain: a systematic review

Jeroen KregelMira MeeusAnneleen MalflietMieke DolphensLieven DanneelsJo NijsBarbara Cagnie

Treatment of central sensitization in patients with 'unexplained' chronic pain: an update

Jo NijsAnneleen MalflietKelly IckmansIsabel BaertMira Meeus

A1 Journal Article in EXPERT OPINION ON PHARMACOTHERAPY