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Lies Rombaut

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73 Results

2025

Intensive physical training in children with heritable connective tissue disorders is feasible and safe : a pilot study

Lisanne de KoningJessica Warnink-KavelaarsLiesbeth van VulpenAnnelies van der HulstLies RombautThijs van MeulenbroekJaap OosterlaanEugene RameckersRaoul Engelbert

A1 Journal Article in DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION

2024

Physical fitness in children with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndrome : associations between cardiovascular parameters, systemic manifestations, fatigue, and pain

Jessica Warnink-KavelaarsLisanne E. de KoningAnnelies E. van der HulstAnnemieke I. BuizerNicole PoissonnierLaura E. WijningaLeonie A. MenkeLaura Muiño MosqueraLies RombautRaoul H. H. Engelbert

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS

The spider; a multisystemic symptom impact tool for people with hypermobility-related disorders : initial validation in adolescents

Ellen EwerHanadi KazkazNelly NinisPeter RoweRobby De PauwEudora TangCathy BarrettLies RombautInge De WandeleJane V. Simmonds

A2 Journal Article in THE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS : CLINICAL PRACTICE

2023

Bone parameters in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder : a comparative cross-sectional study

Marie CoussensThiberiu BanicaBruno LapauwInge De WandeleLies RombautFransiska MalfaitPatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in BONE

Muscle and bone parameters in individuals with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Marie CoussensPatrick CaldersFransiska MalfaitLies Rombaut

Physical activity and physical fitness in children with heritable connective tissue disorders

Lisanne de KoningJessica Warnink-KavelaarsMarion van RossumSelina LimmenRuth Van der LoovenLaura Muiño MosqueraAnnelies van der HulstJaap OosterlaanLies RombautRaoul Engelbert

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS

Sensory profiling in classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome : a case-control study revealing pain characteristics, somatosensory changes, and impaired pain modulation

Marlies ColmanDelfien SyxInge De WandeleLies RombautDeborah WilleZoë MalfaitMira MeeusAnne-Marie MalfaitJessica Van OosterwijckFransiska Malfait

Sensory profiling in classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome : a case-control study revealing pain characteristics, somatosensory changes, and impaired pain modulation

Marlies ColmanDelfien SyxInge De WandeleLies RombautDeborah WilleZoë MalfaitMira MeeusAnne-Marie MalfaitJessica Van OosterwijckFransiska Malfait

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PAIN

Somatic symptoms, pain, catastrophizing and the association with disability among children with heritable connective tissue disorders

Lisanne de KoningJessica A. Warnink-KavelaarsMarion van RossumDiederik A. BosmanLeonie MenkeFransiska MalfaitRosa de BoerJaap OosterlaanRaoul H. H. EngelbertLies Rombaut

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A

2022

Altered multi‐segment ankle and foot kinematics during gait in patients with Hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome/Hypermobility spectrum disorder : a case‐control study

Stefan VermeulenSophie De MitsRoel De RidderPatrick CaldersJoris De SchepperFransiska MalfaitLies Rombaut

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH

Clinimetrics : assessment of generalised joint hypermobility : the Beighton score

Raoul HH EngelbertLies Rombaut

Editorial material

Exploring pain mechanisms in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome : a case-control study

Inge De WandeleMarlies ColmanLinda HermansJessica Van OosterwijckMira MeeusLies RombautGRIET BRUSSELMANSDelfien SyxPatrick CaldersFransiska Malfait

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN

Heritable connective tissue disorders in childhood : decreased health-related quality of life and mental health

J Warnink-KavelaarsLE de KoningLies RombautLA MenkeMW AlsemHA van OersAI BuizerRHH EngelbertJ Oosterlaangroup Pediatric Heritable Connective Tissue Disorder study

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A

International perspectives on joint hypermobility : a synthesis of current science to guide clinical and research directions

Leslie L. NicholsonJane SimmondsVerity PaceyInge De WandeleLies RombautCylie M. WilliamsCliffton Chan

A1 Journal Article in JCR-JOURNAL OF CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY

Muscle strength, muscle mass and physical impairment in women with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder

Marie CoussensBruno LapauwThiberiu BanicaInge De WandeleVerity PaceyLies RombautFransiska MalfaitPatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MUSCULOSKELETAL & NEURONAL INTERACTIONS

2021

Does muscle strength change over time in patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/ Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder? An 8-year follow-up study

Marie CoussensPatrick CaldersBruno LapauwBert CelieThiberiu BanicaInge De WandeleV PaceyFransiska MalfaitLies Rombaut

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH

Heritable connective tissue disorders in childhood : increased fatigue, pain, disability and decreased general health

Jessica Warnink-KavelaarsLisanne E. de KoningLies RombautMattijs W. AlsemLeonie A. MenkeJaap OosterlaanI Buizer, AnnemiekeRaoul H. H. EngelbertMarieke J. H. BaarsRosa de Boer et al.

A1 Journal Article in GENES

Muscle activity and scapular kinematics in individuals with multidirectional shoulder instability : a systematic review

Valentien SpanhoveMatthias Van DaeleAäron Van den AbeeleLies RombautBirgit CasteleinPatrick CaldersFransiska MalfaitAnn CoolsInge De Wandele

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Pain in the Ehlers–Danlos syndromes : mechanisms, models, and challenges

Fransiska MalfaitMarlies ColmanRobin VromanInge De WandeleLies RombautRachel E. MillerAnne-Marie MalfaitDelfien Syx

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART C-SEMINARS IN MEDICAL GENETICS

2020

Higher fracture prevalence and smaller bone size in patients with hEDS/HSD-a prospective cohort study

Thiberiu BanicaMarie CoussensCharlotte VerrokenPatrick CaldersInge De WandeleFransiska MalfaitHans-Georg ZmierczakStefan GoemaereBruno LapauwLies Rombaut

A1 Journal Article in OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL

Physical activity and sleep in patients with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome and patients with generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder

Marie CoussensInge De WandeleVerity PaceyFransiska MalfaitMarieke De CraemerHeleen DemeyerLies RombautPatrick Calders

A2 Journal Article in EDORIUM JOURNAL OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION

2018

Autonomic symptoms in patients with moderate and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Jibril MohammedEric DeromInge De WandeleLies RombautPatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CLINICA BELGICA

2017

Foot kinematics in the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome using the Ghent Foot Model

Sophie De MitsPatrick CaldersFransiska MalfaitLies Rombaut

Generalized hyperalgesia in children and adults diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Hypermobility type : a discriminative analysis

MC ScheperV PaceyLies RombautRD AdamsL ToftsPatrick CaldersLL NicholsonRHH Engelbert

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH

Hypermobility, the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and chronic pain

Delfien SyxInge De WandeleLies RombautFransiska Malfait

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY

Measurement properties of clinical assessment methods for classifying generalized joint hypermobility : a systematic review

Birgit Juul-KristensenKaroline SchmedlingLies RombautHans LundRaoul HH Engelbert

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART C-SEMINARS IN MEDICAL GENETICS

The association between muscle strength and activity limitations in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome : the impact of proprioception

Mark ScheperLies RombautJanneke de VriesInge De WandeleMartin van der EschBart VisserFransiska MalfaitPatrick CaldersRaoul Engelbert

A1 Journal Article in DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION

The influence of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - hypermobility type, on motherhood : a phenomenological, hermeneutical study

Stijn De BaetsMarieke VanhalstMarieke CoussensLies RombautFransiska MalfaitGeert Van HovePatrick CaldersGuy VanderstraetenDominique Van de Velde

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

2016

Disability in adolescents and adults diagnosed with hypermobility-related disorders : a meta-analysis

Mark C ScheperBirgit Juul-KristensenLies RombautEugene A RameckersJeanine VerbuntRaoul H Engelbert

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Orthostatic intolerance and fatigue in the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Inge De WandeleLies RombautTine De BackerWim PeersmanHellen Da Silva Van den BoschSophie De MitsAnne De PaepePatrick CaldersFransiska Malfait

A1 Journal Article in RHEUMATOLOGY

The influence of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type on motherhood: a phenomenological, hermeneutical study

Stijn De BaetsMarieke VanhalstMarieke CoussensLies RombautFransiska MalfaitGeert Van HovePatrick CaldersGuy VanderstraetenDominique Van de Velde

The influence of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type on motherhood: a phenomenological, hermeneutical study

Stijn De BaetsMarieke VanhalstMarieke CoussensLies RombautFransiska MalfaitGeert Van HovePatrick CaldersGuy VanderstraetenDominique Van de Velde

2015

Chronic pain in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: evidence for generalized hyperalgesia

Lies RombautMark ScheperInge De WandeleJanneke De VriesMira MeeusFransiska MalfaitRaoul EngelbertPatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY

Knowledge, assessment, and management of adults with joint hypermobility syndrome/Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type among Flemish physiotherapists

Lies RombautJanet DeaneJane SimmondsInge De WandeleAnne De PaepeFransiska MalfaitPatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART C-SEMINARS IN MEDICAL GENETICS

2014

Activity impairments in adult patients with Ehlers-Danlos hypermobility type: the importance of pain and psychological factors

Janneke de VriesInge De WandeleMark C ScheperLies RombautPatrick CaldersRaoul Engelbert

Autonomic symptom burden in the hypermobility type of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome: a comparative study with two other EDS types, fibromyalgia, and healthy controls

Inge De WandelePatrick CaldersWim PeersmanSTEVEN RIMBAUTTine De BackerFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepeLies Rombaut

A1 Journal Article in SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM

Chronic pain in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: evidence for generalized hyperalgesia

Lies RombautMark ScheperInge De WandeleJanneke de VriesMira MeeusFransiska MalfaitRaoul EngelbertPatrick Calders

Dysautonomia and its underlying mechanisms in the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Inge De WandeleLies RombautLuc LeybaertPhilippe Van de BorneTine De BackerFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM

Endogenous pain modulation in the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type

Inge De WandeleLinda HermansLies RombautMira MeeusGRIET BRUSSELMANSFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

The influence of sprint interval training on body composition, physical and metabolic fitness in adolescents and young adults with intellectual disability: a randomised controlled trial

Pieter-Henk BoerMira MeeusElmarie TerblancheLies RombautInge De WandeleLinda HermansTineke GyselJohannes RuigePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL REHABILITATION

2013

Arguments for dysfunctional pain in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type

Inge De WandeleLies RombautLinda HermansMira MeeusJessica Van OosterwijckFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

Clinical heterogeneity in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Inge De WandeleLies RombautFransiska MalfaitTine De BackerAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Factors of activity impairments in adult patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hypermobile type): muscle strength and proprioception

Mark ScheperLies RombautJanneke De VriesInge De WandelePatrick CaldersRaoul Engelbert

Is pain a main factor of activity impairments in adult patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type?

Janneke De VriesInge De WandeleMark ScheperLies RombautPatrick CaldersRaoul Engelbert

Mass of individual muscles in the lower extremities of women with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: comment on the article by Rombaut et al: reply

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH

2012

Autonomic function tests in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Inge De WandeleLies RombautTine De BackerJohan RyckaertPatrick CaldersFransiska MalfaitAnne De Paepe

Clinical characteristics, functional impairment and quality of life in the hypermobility syndromes

Generalized hypermobility, hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos hypermobility type in adults: a review of literature and perspectives for treatment

Birgit Juul-KristensenLies RombautLars RemvigE RameckersJeanine VerbuntRaoul Engelbert

Impact of Ehlers Danlos Syndrom-Hypermobile Type on lower limb function

Joris De SchepperSabine VerscheldeFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepePatrick CaldersLies Rombaut

Instability and functional impairment in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: evaluation of underlying neuromuscular determinants, disease impact, and current treatment

Lies RombautPatrick CaldersAnne De Paepe

Is high-impact sports participation associated with bowlegs in adolescent boys?

Youri ThijsJohan BellemansLies RombautErik Witvrouw

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE

Muscle mass, muscle strength, functional performance, and physical impairment in women with the hypermobility type of Ehlers Danlos syndrome

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitInge De WandeleYouri TaesYouri ThijsAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH

Muscle-tendon tissue properties in the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitInge De WandeleNele MahieuYouri ThijsPatrick SegersAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS CARE AND RESEARCH

Symmetry of footalignment and ankle flexibility in female patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome-Hypermobile Type

Joris De SchepperSabine VerscheldeFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepeLies RombautPatrick Calders

2011

Balance and gait and risk of falling in females with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitInge De WandeleAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

Balance, gait, falls and fear of falling in women with the hypermobility type of ehlers-danlos syndrome.

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitInge De WandeleYouri ThijsTanneke PalmansAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH

Effect of combined exercise training on physical and metabolic fitness in adults with intellectual disability: a controlled trial

Patrick CaldersSami ElmahgoubTine Roman de MettelingeChristine Van den BroeckInge De WandeleLies RombautAnnemie Van De VeldeDirk Cambier

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL REHABILITATION

Effect of combined exercise training on physical and metabolic fitness in adults with mental retardation

Patrick CaldersSami ElmaghoubLies RombautInge De WandeleChristophe Van LaethemDirk Cambier

Impairment and impact of pain in female patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a comparative study with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepeSTEVEN RIMBAUTAugust VerbruggenInge De WandelePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM

Is hip muscle weakness a predisposing factor for patellofemoral pain in female novice runners?: a prospective study

Youri ThijsEls PattynDamien Van TiggelenLies RombautErik Witvrouw

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE

Medication, surgery, and physiotherapy among patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitInge De WandeleAnn CoolsYouri ThijsAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Muscle mass, muscle strength, and functional impairment in women with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitInge De WandeleStefan GoemaereAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

Presence and impact of autonomic symptoms in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Inge De WandeleLies RombautFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

Spier- en gewrichtsproblemen bij het hypermobiele type van het Ehlers-Danlos syndroom

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitPatrick Calders

A2 Journal Article in ORTHO-RHEUMATO

2010

Does bracing influence brain activity during knee movement: an fMRI study

Youri ThijsGuy VingerhoetsEls PattynLies RombautErik Witvrouw

A1 Journal Article in KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY

Health status and impact of pain : a comparative study between female patients with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitSTEVEN RIMBAUTBert Vander CruyssenAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

Health status and impact of pain: a comparative study between patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitSTEVEN RIMBAUTAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

Impaired balance and gait and increased risk of falling in females with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepeInge De WandelePatrick Calders

Joint position sense and vibratory perception sense in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III (hypermobility type)

Lies RombautAnne De PaepeFransiska MalfaitAnn CoolsPatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY

Musculoskeletal complaints, physical activity and health-related quality of life among patients with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type

Lies RombautFransiska MalfaitAnn CoolsAnne De PaepePatrick Calders

A1 Journal Article in DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION

Presence and impact of autonomic symptoms in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Inge De WandeleFransiska MalfaitAnne De PaepePatrick CaldersLies Rombaut

2009

Joint position sense and vibratory perception sense in patients with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type

Lies RombautAnne De PaepeFransiska MalfaitAnn CoolsPatrick Calders

2007

Het Ehlers-Danlos Syndroom: een zoektocht naar oorzaken en adequate behandelingsstrategieën

Lies RombautPatrick CaldersAntoon Ven

A3 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR KINESITHERAPIE