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prof. L.M.M. Zuidam

prof. L.M.M. Zuidam

Professor Emeritus
prof. L.M.M. Zuidam
  • division Neuroscience
  • Sportgeneeskunde Zorg

Biography

Biography

1972-'79  Studie Geneeskunde, Universiteit Utrecht

1979-'81  Orthopedische AIOS-schap, Militair Hospitaal Utrecht

1981-'82  Huisartsgeneeskunde AIOS-schap, Vianen/HuisartsenInstituut Utrecht

1982-'83  Medische Fysiologie AIOS-schap, Universiteit Utrecht

1982-'83  Epidemiologie (Radboud Univ. Nijmegen)

1983-'84  Cardiologie AIOS-schap, Ziekenhuis Hilversum

1984-'85  Sportgeneeskunde AIOS-schap, KNVB en NSF, Zeist resp. Papendal

1985-2002 NOC*NSF (voorheen NISGZ en NISG), Nederland

1996-1998 AZU-afd. Heelkunde/sportspreekuur, Utrecht

1998-2002 Meander Medisch Centrum (voorheen De Lichtenberg), Amersfoort

2001-heden Consultancybureau Backxbone (0.2 fte)

2002-heden UMC Utrecht (0.8 fte)

2020-heden Artrose Instituut Nederland (0.2 fte)

Side Activities

  • Voorzitter Vereniging van Sportgeneeskunde VSG (2018-2020)
  • Voorzitter Wetenschappelijke Congrescommissie VSG (2005-2015)
  • Voorzitter Wetenschappelijke AdviesRaad VSG (2015- heden)
  • Voorzitter Medische Commissie KNKV (2001-heden)
  • Voorzitter Medische Commissie KNZB (2003-2020)
  • Lid Landelijk Overlegplatform Sport- en gezondheidsonderzoek LOSO (2003-heden)
  • Lid Adviesraad Nea International, Maastricht (1999-heden)
  • Directeur Backxbone, Maarssen (2001-heden) 
  • Lid van Raad van Commissarissen Rabobank Professionele Wielren Team, Utrecht (2008-2013)
  • Lid Adviesraad MyDailyLifestyle, Maarssen (2008-heden)
  • Lid Programmaraad en Executive Board Sport& Society (2013-2018)
  • Lid werkgroep Beweegrichtlijnen van de GezondheidsRaad (2016- 2017)
  • Lid Raad van Toezicht Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen (2020-heden)

Fellowship and Awards

Mgr. Boymans Medal (Dutch Catholic Sports federation); 1991

Member of Merits KNKV (Royal Netherlands Korfball Association): 2001

Member of Merits VSG ((Dutch Association of Sports Medicine); 2015

Honorary member VSG (Dutch Association of Sports Medicine); 2020

Federal sign KNZB (Royal Netherlands Swimming Federation); 2020

Research Output (225)

Lower extremity compression garments use by athletes:why, how often, and perceived benefit

Franke Thierry P C, Backx Frank J G, Huisstede Bionka M A Dec 2021, In: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. 13

Physical Activity in Women With Hypothyroidism on Thyroid Hormone Therapy:Associated Factors and Perceived Barriers and Benefits

Lankhaar Jeannette A C, Kemler Ellen, Stubbe Janine H, Backx Frank J G 9 Oct 2021, In: Journal of physical activity & health. 18 , p. 1383-1392 10 p.

No Difference in Clinical Effects When Comparing Alfredson Eccentric and Silbernagel Combined Concentric-Eccentric Loading in Achilles Tendinopathy:A Randomized Controlled Trial

Habets Bas, van Cingel Robert E H, Backx Frank J G, van Elten Hilco J, Zuithoff Peter, Huisstede Bionka M A Oct 2021, In: Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 9

Physical activity, sports participation and exercise-related constraints in adult women with primary hypothyroidism treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy

Lankhaar Jeannette A C, Kemler Ellen, Hofstetter Hedwig, Collard Dorine C M, Zelissen Pierre M J, Stubbe Janine H, Backx Frank J G 24 Jun 2021, In: Journal of sports sciences. 39 , p. 2493-2502 10 p.

Supervised exercise after oesophageal cancer surgery:the PERFECT multicentre randomized clinical trial

van Vulpen J K, Hiensch A E, van Hillegersberg R, Ruurda J P, Backx F J G, Nieuwenhuijzen G A P, Kouwenhoven E A, Groenendijk R P R, van der Peet D L, Hazebroek E J, Rosman C, Wijnhoven B P L, van Berge Henegouwen Mark I, van Laarhoven H W M, Siersema PD, May A M 10 Apr 2021, In: British Journal of Surgery. 108 , p. 786-796 11 p.

Study protocol of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial to treat antipsychotic-induced weight gain:the Metformin-Lifestyle in antipsychotic users (MELIA) trial

de Boer Nini, Guloksuz Sinan, van Baal Caroline, Willebrands Leonie, Deenik Jeroen, Vinkers Christiaan H., Rossum Inge Winter van, Zinkstok Janneke, Wilting Ingeborg, Zantvoord Jasper B., Backx Frank, Swildens Wilma E., Schouw Marieke, Bogers Jan, Hulshof Folkwin, de Knijff Rudolf, Duindam Peter, Veereschild Mike, Bak Maarten, Frederix Geert, de Haan Lieuwe, van Os Jim, Cahn Wiepke, Luykx Jurjen J. 5 Jan 2021, In: BMC Psychiatry. 21

The prognostic value of the hamstring outcome score to predict the risk of hamstring injuries

van de Hoef P A, Brink M S, van der Horst N, van Smeden M, Backx F J G 2021, In: Journal of science and medicine in sport. 24 , p. 641-646 6 p.

Determinants of physical activity in young wheelchair-users with spina bifida

Bloemen Manon A T, Takken Tim, de Groot Janke F, Kruitwagen Cas L J J, Rooks Rosanne A, van den Berg-Emons Rita H J G, Backx Frank J G 17 Aug 2020, In: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 52 , p. 1-7

6-Minute Push Test in Youth Who Have Spina Bifida and Who Self-Propel a Wheelchair:Reliability and Physiologic Response

Damen Karlijn M S, Takken Tim, de Groot Janke F, Backx Frank J G, Radder Bob, Roos Irene C P M, Bloemen Manon A T 14 Jul 2020, In: Physical Therapy. 100 , p. 1852-1861 10 p.

Socio-ecological correlates of physical activity in breast and colon cancer survivors 4 years after participation in a randomized controlled exercise trial (PACT study)

Hiensch Anouk E, Peeters Petra H M, Jansen Marijke, van der Wall Elsken, Backx Frank J G, Velthuis Miranda J, May Anne M Apr 2020, In: PLoS ONE. 15

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