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Ruth Van Hecke

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102 Results

2026

Blikstabilisatie bij kinderen en volwassenen met vestibulaire dysfunctie: het belang van vroege detectie en revalidatie

Marieke FontaineRuth Van HeckeLena Van den BosscheLeen Maes

Vestibular-Infant-screening - Rehabilitation (VIS-REHAB): A Pilot Study Assessing Preliminary Effectiveness and Feasibility of Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) in Vestibular-Impaired Children

Marieke FontaineEls De LeenheerLena Van den BosscheRuth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeJennifer Braswell Christy [missing]Leen Maes

2025

De rol van het vestibulair systeem bij de ontwikkeling en cognitieve prestaties bij kinderen

Ruth Van HeckeLeen Maes

International Pediatric Balance Network (IPBN): board member presentations from around the world

Leen MaesRuth Van Hecke

Interpretatie vestibulaire onderzoeksresultaten

Ruth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Motor competence in school-aged children at risk of vestibular loss : an overview

Ruth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeCleo DhondtSarie MartensMarieke SucaetSaartje VanaudenaerdeLotte RombautEls De LeenheerHelen Van HoeckeFrederik Deconinck et al.

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

Signes d’appel d’un déficit vestibulaire chez le nourrisson et le jeune enfant

Ruth Van HeckeLeen MaesIngeborg Dhooge

Vestibulaire revalidatie bij kinderen - tips & tricks

Leen MaesMarieke FontaineRuth Van HeckeMarieke Sucaet

Vestibulaire revalidatie: good practices - vestibulaire revalidatie bij kinderen

Leen MaesRuth Van HeckeMarieke Fontaine

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities: feasibility and outcome of the cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential test in special Olympic athletes.

Emmely Van AckerLena Van den BosscheRuth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities: feasibility and outcome of the video head impulse test in special Olympic athletes.

Lena Van den BosscheEmmely Van AckerRuth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a neglected sense?

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckEmmely Van AckerMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Vestibular Infant Screening - Rehabilitation (VIS-REHAB) : a pilot study assessing preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of vestibular rehabiliation therapy (VRT) in vestibular-impaired children

Marieke FontaineEls De LeenheerLena Van den BosscheRuth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeJennifer Braswell ChristyLeen Maes

2024

A clinical framework for video head impulse testing and vestibular evoked myogenic potential assessments in primary school-aged children

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeBo UzeelLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

A cross‑sectional study on the neurocognitive outcomes in vestibular impaired school‑aged children : are they at higher risk for cognitive deficits?

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeLaura LeyssensEmmely Van AckerHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

A pilot study exploring the vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a neglected sense?

Emmely Van AckerRuth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckMaya DaneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Anatomie, fysiologie en onderzoekstechnieken voor de werking van het vestibulair systeem

Ruth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Balanced growth : the involvement of the vestibular system in the motor competence and cognitive skills of school-aged children

Ruth Van HeckeLeen MaesFrederik Deconinck

Investigating the role of the vestibular system in neurodevelopmental disorders : a study protocol

Emmely Van AckerRuth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeAndy BeynonLynn Bar-OnRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Motor competence in school-aged children at risk of vestibular loss

Leen MaesRuth Van Hecke

Motor competence in school-aged children at risk of vestibular loss : an overview

Ruth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeCleo DhondtSarie MartensMarieke SucaetSaartje VanaudenaerdeLotte RombautEls De LeenheerHelen Van HoeckeFrederik Deconinck et al.

Revalidatie van patiënten met vestibulaire stoornissen

Ruth Van HeckeLeen Maes

The involvement of the vestibular system in a child’s motor and cognitive development

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

The vestibular system in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a neglected sense?

Ruth Van HeckeEmmely Van AckerFrederik DeconinckMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Uit balans : de vergeten invloed van het vestibulair systeem bij ontwikkelingsstoornissen

Emmely Van AckerRuth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities: feasibility and outcome of the cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential test in special Olympic athletes.

Lena Van den BosscheHeleen Van Der BiestLouise Van GoylenRuth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities: feasibility and outcome of the video head impulse test in special Olympic athletes.

Lena Van den BosscheHeleen Van Der BiestLouise Van GoylenRuth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Vestibular Infant Screening-Rehabilitation (VIS-REHAB) : protocol for a randomised controlled trial on Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) in vestibular-impaired children

Marieke FontaineIngeborg DhoogeCleo DhondtRuth Van HeckeFrederic AckeLena Van den BosscheHelen Van HoeckeEls De LeenheerLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN

Vestibular Infant Screening-Rehabilitation (VIS-REHAB) : protocol for Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) in vestibular-impaired children

Marieke FontaineIngeborg DhoogeCleo DhondtRuth Van HeckeFrederic AckeLena Van den BosscheHelen Van HoeckeEls De LeenheerLeen Maes

Vestibular Infant Screening-Rehabilitation (VIS-REHAB) : protocol for Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) in vestibular-impaired children

Marieke FontaineIngeborg DhoogeCleo DhondtRuth Van HeckeFrederic AckeLena Van den BosscheHelen Van HoeckeEls De LeenheerLeen Maes

2023

A cross-sectional study on the neurocognitive outcomes in vestibular impaired school-aged children : are they at higher risk for cognitive deficits?

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeLaura LeyssensEmmely Van AckerHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY

A cross‑sectional study on the neurocognitive outcomes in vestibular impaired school‑aged children : are they at higher risk for cognitive deficits?

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeLaura LeyssensEmmely Van AckerHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Association of bilateral vestibulopathy with and without hearing loss with cognitive-motor interference

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensRaymond van de BergIngeborg DhoogeDirk CambierVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY

Self-reported cycling performance and impact on falls in persons with bilateral vestibulopathy

Maya DanneelsRaymond Van de BergLaura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeDirk CambierVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Self-reported cycling performance and impact on falls in persons with bilateral vestibulopathy

Maya DanneelsRaymond van de BergLaura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeDirk CambierVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

The impact of vestibular function on cognitive-motor interference

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensRaymond Van de BergIngeborg DhoogeDirk CambierS DelrueVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

The impact of vestibular function on cognitive–motor interference : a case–control study on dual-tasking in persons with bilateral vestibulopathy and normal hearing

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensRaymond van de BergIngeborg DhoogeDirk CambierStefan DelrueVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

The vestibular function in school-aged children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders : a pilot study

Emmely Van AckerRuth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children : impact and rehabilitation

Ruth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children : the importance of early detection

Ruth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children : what are the risk populations?

Ingeborg DhoogeRuth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in women with Turner syndrome : a pilot study

Ruth Van HeckeVera VerbestelPatrick CaldersEls De LeenheerLeen Maes

Vestibular infant screening–Flanders : what is the most appropriate vestibular screening tool in hearing-impaired children?

Sarie MartensLeen MaesCleo DhondtSaartje VanaudenaerdeMarieke SucaetEls De LeenheerHelen Van HoeckeRuth Van HeckeLotte RombautIngeborg Dhooge

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

2022

2BALANCE : cognitive-motor dual-tasking in individuals with vestibular dysfunction

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

2BALANCE : cognitive-motor dual-tasking in persons with vestibular dysfunction

Maya DanneelsRaymond van de BergDirk CambierLaura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

2BALANCE : test-retest reliability of a cognitive-motor dual-task protocol

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensDirk CambierRaymond van de BergLaura Van de VeldeVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VESTIBULAR RESEARCH-EQUILIBRIUM & ORIENTATION

A case-controlled study : cognitive performances in vestibular-impaired school-aged children

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Assessing the clinical value of objective and patient-reported audio-vestibular outcome measures in the risk estimation of systemic cobalt toxicity for patients with a metal-on-metal hip implant

Laura LeyssensBart VinckCatherine Van Der StraetenIngeborg DhoogeFloris WuytsPaul Winnock-de GraveFiliep BataillieJan Van MelkebeekKoen De SmetRuth Van Hecke et al.

Assessing the clinical value of objective and patient-reported audiovestibular outcome measures in the risk estimation of systemic cobalt toxicity for patients with a metal-on-metal hip implant

Laura LeyssensBart VinckCatherine Van Der StraetenIngeborg DhoogeFloris L. WuytsPhilip Winnock de GraveFiliep BataillieJan Van MelkebeekKoen De SmetRuth Van Hecke et al.

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

Balanced Growth project : a protocol of a single-centre observational study on the involvement of the vestibular system in a child’s motor and cognitive development

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckRoeljan WiersemaChloë ClauwsMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeLaura LeyssensHilde Van WaelveldeLeen Maes

Case-controlled study : cognitive performances in vestibular-impaired school-aged children

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Changes in vestibular function following pediatric cochlear implantation : a prospective study

Cleo DhondtLeen MaesSaartje VanaudenaerdeSarie MartensLotte RombautRuth Van HeckeRomain ValetteFreya SwinnenIngeborg Dhooge

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

Cognitive performances in vestibular-impaired school-aged children

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Postural balance problems in people with intellectual disabilities : do not forget the sensory input systems

Laura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertMaya DanneelsJulie PatruMelina WillemsLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Safe stability! The importance of multisensory input for balance control in people with intellectual disabilities : a pilot study

Laura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertMelina WillemsMaya DanneelsSarie MartensCleo DhondtLeen Maes

The vestibular function in school-aged children diagnosed with ASD, DCD and/or ADHD

Sara EeckhautIsabeau GheeraertRuth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities : feasibility and outcome of the cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Test in special Olympics athletes

Laura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertMelina WillemsMaya DanneelsSarie MartensCleo DhondtLeen Maes

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities : feasibility and outcome of the video Head Impulse Test in special Olympics athletes

Ruth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertMelina WillemsMaya DanneelsSarie MartensCleo DhondtLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular testing in children : good practices and pitfalls

Cleo DhondtSarie MartensRuth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeLeen Maes

2021

Balanced Growth project : a protocol of a single-centre observational study on the involvement of the vestibular system in a child’s motor and cognitive development

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckRoeljan WiersemaChloë ClauwsMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeLaura LeyssensHilde Van WaelveldeLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN

Changes in vestibular function following pediatric cochlear implantation : a prospective study

Ingeborg DhoogeLeen MaesSaartje VanaudenaerdeSarie MartensLotte RombautRuth Van HeckeRomain ValetteFreya SwinnenCleo Dhondt

Cognitive function, motor and balance performances in vesitbular-impaired school-aged children : preliminary results

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Cognitive function, motor and balance performances in vesitbular-impaired school-aged children : preliminary results

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Safe Stability! The importance of multisensory input for balance control in people with intellectual disabilities : a pilot study

Laura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertMelina WillemsMaya DanneelsSarie MartensCleo DhondtLeen Maes

Vestibulaire revalidatie : blikstabilisatietraining in de (pediatrische) praktijk

Cleo DhondtRuth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities : feasibility and outcome of a vestibular screening protocol in Special Olympics athletes

Laura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertMelina WillemsMaya DanneelsSarie MartensCleo DhondtLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY

Vestibular function in children with autism

Ruth Van HeckeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

2020

2BALANCE : a cognitive-motor dual-task protocol for individuals with vestibular dysfunction

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensSofie DegeestDirk CambierR van de BergV Van RompaeyLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in BMJ OPEN

2BALANCE : test-retest reliability of a cognitive-motor dual-task protocol in healthy young adults

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeLaura LeyssensDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Auditory, vestibular, and motor function in people with intellectual disability

Julie PatruLaura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertLeen Maes

Bilateral vestibulopathy : beyond imbalance and oscillopsia

Floor M.P. LucieerRuth Van HeckeLisa van StiphoutStijn DuijnAngélica Perez-FornosNils GuinandVincent Van RompaeyHerman KingmaManuela JooreRaymond van de Berg

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY

Changes in vestibular function following pediatric cochlear implantation : a prospective study

Cleo DhondtLeen MaesSarie MartensLotte RombautRuth Van HeckeRomain ValetteFreya SwinnenIngeborg Dhooge

Cognitive function, motor and balance performances in vestibular impaired school aged children : 'the balanced growth protocol'

Ruth Van HeckeFrederik DeconinckIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaLeen Maes

Impact of a vestibular dysfunction on the (motor) development of (hearing impaired) children

Leen MaesCleo DhondtSarie MartensMarieke SucaetRuth Van HeckeIngeborg Dhooge

Impact of a vestibular dysfunction on the development of children

Leen MaesCleo DhondtSarie MartensMarieke SucaetRuth Van HeckeIngeborg Dhooge

Psychometric properties of cognitive-motor dual-task studies with the aim of developing a test protocol for persons with vestibular disorders : a systematic review

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeHannah KepplerSofie DegeestDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

Vestibulaire revalidatie : blikstabilisatietraining voor kinderen

Cleo DhondtRuth Van HeckeIngeborg DhoogeLeen Maes

Vestibular function in adults with intellectual disabilities : feasibility and outcome of a vestibular screening protocol in Special Olympics athletes

Laura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarlien MoonsSofie LuypaertMelina WillemsMaya DanneelsSarie MartensCleo DhondtLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with autism

Ruth Van HeckeLeen Maes

2019

2Balance : a cognitive-motor dual-task protocol for persons with vestibular disorders

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeSofie DegeestDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Motor and cognitive functions in children with a vestibular dysfunction

Chloë ClauwsLeen MaesRuth Van Hecke

Psychometric properties of dual-task studies with the aim of developing a test protocol for vestibular-impaired patients : a systematic review

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeSofie DegeestHannah KepplerDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Psychometric properties of dual-task studies with the aim of developing a test protocol for vestibular-impaired patients : a systematic review

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeSofie DegeestHannah KepplerDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Psychometric properties of dual-task studies with the aim of developing a test protocol for vestibular-impaired patients : a systematic review

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeSofie DegeestHannah KepplerDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Psychometric properties of motor and cognitive dual-task studies with the aim of developing a test protocol for vestibular-Impaired patients : a systematic review

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeHannah KepplerSofie DegeestDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Psychometric properties of motor and cognitive dual-task studies with the aim of developing a test protocol for vestibular-impaired patients : a systematic review

Maya DanneelsRuth Van HeckeHannah KepplerSofie DegeestDirk CambierRaymond van de BergVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

2018

De impact van een vestibulaire stoornis op de ontwikkeling van kinderen

Leen MaesCleo DhondtSarie MartensMarieke SucaetRuth Van HeckeIngeborg Dhooge

Extensive exploration of symptoms of bilateral vestibulopathy

Floor LucieerRuth Van HeckeStijn DuijnAngelica Perez-FornosNils GuinandJean-Philippe GuyotHerman KingmaRaymond Van de Berg

Impact of a vestibular dysfunction on the development of (hearing-impaired) children

Leen MaesCleo DhondtSarie MartensMarieke SucaetRuth Van HeckeIngeborg Dhooge

Kwalitatief onderzoek van bilaterale vestibulopathie symptomen

Floor LucieerRuth Van HeckeStijn DuijnNils GuinandManuela JooreRaymond Van de Berg

Systemic aminoglycosides-induced vestibulotoxicity in humans

Ruth Van HeckeVincent Van RompaeyFloris WuytsLaura LeyssensLeen Maes

Vestibular function in children with neurodevelopmental disorders : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeMaya DanneelsIngeborg DhoogeHilde Van WaelveldeRoeljan WiersemaFrederik DeconinckLeen Maes

Vestibular screening in people with intellectual disabilities

Kathoo DothéeLaura LeyssensRuth Van HeckeKarolien Van Der KelenMelina WillemsLeen Maes

2017

Systemic aminoglycosides-induced vestibulotoxicity in humans

Ruth Van HeckeVincent Van RompaeyFloris WuytsLaura LeyssensLeen Maes

A1 Journal Article in EAR AND HEARING

2016

Aminoglycoside induced vestibulotoxicity : a systematic review

Ruth Van HeckeVincent Van RompaeyLeen Maes