List of Publications

Peer-reviewed papers [the latest updates can be found at www.pubmed.com]

 

69. De Groot JF, Takken T, Schoenmakers MA, Tummers L, Vanhees L, Helders PJ. Reproducibility of energy cost of locomotion in ambulatory children with spina bifida. Gait Posture. 2009 Oct 27. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]

68. T. Takken, B.W. Timmons, E.van Mil, M. de Vroede, P.J.M. Helders. Feasibility of Fitness Testing in Children Treated for Suprapituitary Brain Tumors: A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Oncology. 2009 Vol. 27 No. 3, page 3-6 [Download PDF]

67. T. Takken, A.C. Blank, E. Hulzebos, M. van Brussel, W.G. Groen, P. Helders. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in congenital heart disease: (contra)indications and interpretation. Neth Heart J 2009;17:385-392.) [Download PDF]

66. T. Takken, A.C. Blank, E. Hulzebos, M. van Brussel, W.G. Groen, P. Helders. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in congenital heart disease: equipment and test protocols. Neth Heart J 2009;17:339-344.) [Download PDF]

65. van der Cammen-van Zijp MH, Ijsselstijn H, Takken T, Willemsen SP, Tibboel D, Stam HJ, van den Berg-Emons RJ. Exercise testing of pre-school children using the Bruce treadmill protocol: new reference values. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Oct 11. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]

64. Lakke SE, Soer R, Takken T, Reneman MF. Risk and prognostic factors for non-specific musculoskeletal pain: A synthesis of evidence from systematic reviews classified into ICF dimensions. Pain. 2009 Oct 1. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]

63. Takken T, Engelbert R, van Bergen M, Groothoff J, Nauta J, van Hoeck K, Lilien M, Helders P. Six-minute walking test in children with ESRD: discrimination validity and construct validity. Pediatric Nephrology. 2009 Nov;24(11):2217-23. [Download PDF]

62. Wind AE, Takken T, Helders PJ, Engelbert RH. Is grip strength a predictor for total muscle strength in healthy children, adolescents, and young adults? Eur J Pediatr. 2009 Jun 14. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]

61. de Groot JF, Takken T, Graaff SD, Gooskens RH, Helders PJ, Vanhees L. Treadmill Testing of Children Who Have Spina Bifida and Are Ambulatory: Does Peak Oxygen Uptake Reflect Maximum Oxygen Uptake? Phys Ther. 2009 Jul;89(7):679-87. [Download PDF]

60. van Brussel M, van Doren L, Timmons BW, Obeid J, van der Net J, Helders PJ, Takken T. Anaerobic-to-aerobic power ratio in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2009 May 28;61(6):787-793. [Download PDF]

59. Hanewinkel-van Kleef YB, Helders PJ, Takken T, Engelbert RH. Motor performance in children with generalized hypermobility: the influence of muscle strength and exercise capacity. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2009 Summer;21(2):194-200. [Download PDF]

58. Verschuren O, Ketelaar M, Gorter JW, Helders PJ, Takken T. Relation between physical fitness and gross motor capacity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2009 Nov;51(11):866-71. [Download PDF]

57. Schoneveld K, Wittink H, Takken T. Clinimetric evaluation of measurement tools used in hand therapy to assess activity and participation. J Hand Ther. 2009 Jul-Sep;22(3):221-35; [Download PDF]

56. van Bergen M, Takken T, Engelbert R, Groothoff J, Nauta J, van Hoeck K, Helders P, Lilien M. Exercise training in pediatric patients with end-stage renal disease. Pediatr Nephrol. 2009;24:619-622. [Download PDF]

55. Takken T, van der Torre P, Zwerink M, Hulzebos EH, Bierings M, Helders PJM, and van der Net J. Development, feasibility and efficacy of a communitybased exercise training program in pediatric cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology. 2009. 18(4):440-8. [Download PDF]

54. Takken T, Ribbink A, Heneweer H, Moolenaar H and Wittink H. Workload demand in police officers during mountain bike patrols. Ergonomics 2009 Feb;52(2):245-50. [Download PDF]

53.Takken T, Van Brussel M, Engelbert RH, Van Der Net J, Kuis W, Helders PJ.Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a Cochrane Review. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2008; 44(3):287-97. [Download PDF] 

52. Verschuren O, Ketelaar M, Takken, T, Van Brussel M, Helders PJM, Gorter JW. Reliability of hand-held dynamometry and functional strength tests for the lower extremity in children with Cerebral Palsy.  Disabil Rehabil. 2008;30(18):1358-66.. [Download PDF]

51. Takken T. The Steep Ramp Test: Questions About Sensitivity and Reliability. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2008; 89(8) Page 1625. [Download PDF]

50. De Groot JF, Takken T, Schoenmakers MA, Vanhees L, Helders PJ. Limiting factors in peak oxygen uptake and the relationship with functional ambulation in ambulating children with Spina Bifida. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2008 Jul 10. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]

49. Schoenmakers MA, de Groot JF, Gorter JW, Hillaert JL, Helders PJ, Takken T. Muscle strength, aerobic capacity and physical activity in independent ambulating children with lumbosacral spina bifida. Disabil Rehabil. 2009;31(4):259-66. [Download PDF]

48. Takken T, van den Beuken C, Wullfraat NM, Helders PJ, van der Net J. Exercise tolerance in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis after autologous SCT. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2008; 42(5):351-6. [Download PDF]

47. van Summeren MJ, Vermeer C, Engelbert RH, Schurgers LJ, Takken T, Fischer K, Kuis W. Extremes in vitamin K status of bone are related to bone ultrasound properties in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2008; 26(3):484-91. [Download PDF]

46. Engelbert RH, Plantinga M, Van der Net J, Van Genderen FR, Van den Berg MH, Helders PJ, Takken T. Aerobic capacity in children with hemophilia. J Pediatr. 2008;152(6):833-8, [Download PDF]

45. Hassan J, van der Net J, Helders PJ, Prakken BJ, Takken T. Six-minute Walk Test in Children with Chronic Conditions. Br J Sports Med. 2008 May 16. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]

44. Takken T, van Brussel M, Engelbert RH, Van der Net J, Kuis W, Helders PJ. Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008 Apr 16;(2):CD005954. [Download PDF]

43. Nuysink J, van Haastert IC, Takken T, Helders PJ. Symptomatic asymmetry in the first six months of life: differential diagnosis. Eur J Pediatr. 2008; 167(6):613-9. [Download PDF]

42. van der Net J, van der Torre P, Engelbert RH, Engelen V, van Zon F, Takken T, Helders PJ. Motor performance and functional ability in preschool- and early school-aged children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: a cross-sectional study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2008 Jan 16;6:2. [Download PDF]

41. Takken T, van der Net J, Engelbert RH, Pater S, Helders PJ. Responsiveness of exercise parameters in children with inflammatory myositis. Arthritis Rheum. 2008;59(1):59-64. [Download PDF]

40. Van Brussel M, Takken T, Uiterwaal CS, Pruijs HJ, Van der Net J, Helders PJM, Engelbert RHH. Physical Training in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Journal of Pediatrics. Vol 2008; 152 (1): 111-116. [Download PDF]

39. Verschuren O, Ketelaar M, Takken T, Helders PJ, Gorter JW. Exercise Programs for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 May;87(5):404-17. [Download PDF]

38. Verschuren O, Ketelaar M, Gorter JW, Helders PJ, Uiterwaal CS, Takken T. Exercise training program in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007 ;161(11):1075-81. [Download PDF]

37. van Brussel M, Lelieveld OT, van der Net J, Engelbert RH, Helders PJ, Takken T. Aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2007;57(6):891-7. [Download PDF]

36. Verschuren O, Takken T, Ketelaar M, Gorter JW, Helders PJ. Reliability for running tests for measuring agility and anaerobic muscle power in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2007;19(2):108-15. [Download PDF]

35. Lelieveld OT, van Brussel M, Takken T, van Weert E, van Leeuwen MA, Armbrust W. Aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2007 15;57(6):898-904. [Download PDF]

34. Takken T, Tacken MHP, Blank AC, Hulzebos EH, Strengers JLM and Helders PJM. Exercise limitation in patients with Fontan circulation: a review. Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. 2007; 8 (10):775-781. [Download PDF]

33. Takken T, Hulzebos HJ, Blank AC, Tacken MHP, Helders PJM, Strengers JLM. Exercise prescription for patients with a Fontan circulation: current evidence and future directions. Netherlands Heart Journal. 2007; 15:4; 142-147. [Download PDF]

32. Takken T, Henneken T, van de Putte E, Helders PJ, Engelbert R. Exercise Testing in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2007; 28(7):580-4. [Download PDF]

31. Takken T, van Bergen MW, Sakkers RJ, Helders PJ, Engelbert RH. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Capacity, Muscle Strength, and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Achondroplasia. Journal of Pediatrics. 2007;150(1):26-30. [Download PDF]

30. Kingma JJ, de Knikker R, Wittink HW, Takken T. Eccentric overload training in patients with a chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2007 Jun;41(6):e3. [Download PDF]

29. Takken T, van den Eijkhof F, Hoijtink H, Helders PJ, van der Net J. Examining the psychometric characteristics of the Dutch childhood health assessment questionnaire: room for improvement? Rheumatol Int. 26(11):979-983 [download PDF]

28. Verschuren O, Takken T, Ketelaar M, Gorter JW, Helders PJM. Reliability and validity of data for 2 newly developed shuttle run tests in children with cerebral palsy. Phys Ther. 2006;86: 1107–1117. [download PDF]

27. Schoenmakers M, Takken T,  Gulmans VAM, Van Meeteren NLU, Bruin MCA, Révész T, Helders PJM. Muscle strength and functional ability in children during and after treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a pilot study. Cancer Therapy. 2006. Vol 4, page 241-248. [download PDF]

26. Engelbert RHH, van Bergen M, Henneken T, Helders PJM, Takken T. Exercise Tolerance in Children and Adolescents With Musculoskeletal Pain in Joint Hypermobility and Joint Hypomobility Syndrome . Pediatrics. 2006 ;118(3):e690-6. [download PDF]

25. van Brussel M, Takken T, van der Net J, Engelbert RH, Bierings M, Schoenmakers MA, Helders PJ. Physical function and fitness in long-term survivors of childhood leukaemia. Paediatric Rehabilitation. 9(3):267-274. [download PDF]

24. van Vlimmeren LA, Takken T, van Adrichem LN, van der Graaf Y, Helders PJ, Engelbert RH. Plagiocephalometry: a non-invasive method to quantify asymmetry of the skull; a reliability study. Eur J Pediatr 2005: 165: 149-157. [download PDF]

23. Takken T. Does creatine supplementation improve exercise performance? (2006) Ned Tijdschr Klin Chem Labgeneesk Vol 31: 10- 14. [download PDF]

22. Kingma JJ, de Knikker R, Wittink HM, Takken T. Excentrische oefentherapie bij patiënten met een chronische achillestendinopathie: een systematisch literatuuroverzicht. (2006) Geneeskunde en Sport, 39, 3, pp 89-96. [download PDF]

21. van der Net J, Vos RC, Engelbert RH, van den Berg MH, Helders PJ, Takken T.. Physical fitness, functional ability and quality of life in children with severe haemophilia: a pilot study. Haemophilia. 2006. 12(5):494-9. [download PDF]

20. Paap E, Van der Net J, Helders PJM, Takken T (2005) The Physiological Response of the Six-Minute Walk Test in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Arthritis Rheum 53(3):351-356. [download PDF]

19. Takken T, van der Net J, Helders PJM. The Reliability of an Aerobic and an Anaerobic Exercise Tolerance Test in Patients with Juvenile Onset DM. Journal of Rheumatology. 2005  32 (4): 734-739. [download PDF]

18. Takken T, Custers JW, Visser G, Dorland L, Helders PJ, de Koning TJ. Prolonged exercise testing in two children with a mild Multiple Acyl-CoA-Dehydrogenase deficiency. Nutr Metab (Lond). 2005 May 20;2(1):12 [Download PDF]

17.  Lelieveld OTHM, Takken T, van der Net J, van Weert E. Validity of the 6-minute walking test in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Care & Research 2005. Vol 53 (2) (p 304-307).  [download PDF]

16. Takken T, van der Net J, Helders PJM.  Anaerobic Exercise Capacity in Patients With Juvenile-Onset Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies. Arthritis Care & Research. 2005 Volume 53, Issue 2, 173-177  [download PDF]

15.Takken T, Terlingen HC, Helders PJ, Pruijs H, Van der Ent CK, Engelbert RH. Cardiopulmonary fitness and muscle strength in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta type I. J Pediatr. 2004 Dec;145(6):813-8. [PDF]

14. Takken T, Elst EF,  and van der Net, J. Pathophysiological Factors which Determine the Exercise Intolerance in Patients with Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Current Rheumatology Reviews, 2005, 1, 91-99

13. van Brussel M, Takken T, Lucia A, van der Net J, and Helders PJM . Is physical fitness decreased in survivors of childhood leukemia? A systematic review. Leukemia 2005 Jan;19(1):13-7.

12. Takken T, van der Net J, Helders PJM. Childhood Myositis Assessment Scale and Muscle Strength Testing in Patients with Juvenile Dermatomyositis : Letter to the Editor, Arthr Rheum 2005, 52(1) : 368

11. Takken T, Van der Net J, Helders PJ. Do juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients benefit from an exercise program? A pilot study. Arthritis Rheum 2001; 45:81-5. [download PDF]

10. Takken T, Van der Net J, Helders, PJM. Methotrexate for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (Cochrane Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2001; 4:CD003129.

9. Takken T, Van der Net J, Helders PJM. Maximum exercise testing in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) patients. Clinical Exercise Physiology 2002; 4:1-6.  [download PDF]

8. Takken T, Hemel A, Van der Net J, Helders PJM Aerobic fitness in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review. J Rheumatol. 2002; 29: 2643-2647 [download PDF]

7. Takken T, Elst E, Spermon N, Prakken AB, Helders PJM, Van der Net J. The physiological and physical determinants of functional ability measures in children with juvenile dermatomyositis. Reumatology 2003; 42: 591-5. [download PDF]

6. Takken T, Spermon N, Prakken AB, Helders PJM, Van der Net J. Aerobic exercise capacity in juvenile dermatomyositis patients. J Rheumatol 2003 30: 1075-1080  [download PDF]

5. Takken T, Van der Net J, Kuis W, Helders PJM. Aquatic fitness training for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Rheumatology 2003 ;42(11):1408-14. [download PDF]

4. Takken T, Van der Net J, Helders PJM Relationship between functional ability and physical fitness in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (jia) patients. Scand J Rheumatol. 2003;32(3):174-8. [download PDF]

3. Takken T, Van der Net J, Kuis W, Helders PJM. Physical activity and health-related physical fitness in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2003;62(9):885-9 [download PDF]

2. L Özçakar, Z B Özçakar, T Takken, J van der Net, W Kuis, and P J M Helders Exercise in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: promise or passé: Authors’ reply Ann. Rheum. Dis, Jan 2004; 63: 112. [download PDF]

1. Helders PJ, Engelbert RH, Custers JW, Gorter JW, Takken T, van der Net J. Creating and being created: the changing panorama of paediatric rehabilitation. Pediatr Rehabil. 2003 Jan-Mar;6(1):5-12.  [download PDF]

Recent Poster Presentations:

Tim Takken, Thamar N. Henneken, Elise M. Van de Putte, Paul J. Helders, Raoul H. Engelbert.Exercise Capacity In Children With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME). American College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting 2005 . Nashvill, TN. Category: 1102. clinical exercise testing Presentation Time: Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. [Download PDF].

T. Takken, J.W.H. Custers, G. Visser, L. Dorland, P.J.M. Helders, T.J. de Koning. PROLONGED EXERCISE TESTING IN CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE ACYL-CO-A-DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY. Poster presented at 6th International Congress on Fatty Acid Oxidation Clinical, Biochemical and Molecular Aspects. June 8 -10, 2005. Egmond aan Zee, the Netherlands [Download PDF].

Dutch Papers:

Tim Takken, De 6-minutenwandeltest: bruikbaar meetinstrument.Stimulus, 24 (2005), p. 244-258. [download PDF].

Van Leeuwen PB, Van der Net J, Helders PJM, Takken T. Inspanningsparameters bij gezonde Nederlandse kinderen. Geneeskunde en Sport 2004;37:126-31. [download PDF].

Verschuren, O.W., Keesenberg, D.M., Helders, P.J.M. & Takken, T. (2008). Verschillen in wandel- en loopfunctie tussen kinderen met Cerebrale Parese GMFCS niveau I en II. Sport & Geneeskunde, 41(4), 32-38. [download PDF].

J.C. Outermans, JSC, van Peppen R.P.S., Takken T. Fysieke fitheidstraining na een cva: een review. Ned Tijdschr Fysiother 2007;117(4):135-41 [download PDF].

Vluggen, T, Takken, T., Haastregt, J. van & Rossum, E van (2008). Het vaststellen van valrisico bij psychogeriatrische verpleeghuisbewoners: een literatuuroverzicht. Fysiotherapie en ouderenzorg, 22(2), 40-47. (UU) [download PDF].

Schoneveld, K. Wittink, H., Takken, T. (2009). De Nderlandstalig Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire: validering bij patienten met de ziekte van Dupuytren. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Fysiotherapie. 119(5): 161-169. [download PDF].

Book Chapters:

T. Takken. Algemene Inspanningsfysiologie. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 12-26.

T. Takken, HJ Hulzebos. Inspanningsfysiologie en ontwikkeling van het gezonde kind. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 28-41.

T. Takken. Fysieke activiteit bij kinderen. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 42-49.

T. Takken. Het meten van het inspanningsvermogen bij kinderen. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 50-61.

T. Takken. Chronischvermoeidheidssyndroom (CVS). In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 115-121.

T. Takken, M van Brussel. Diabetes mellitus. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 135-143.

T. Takken, H.J. Hulzebos. Hartaandoeningen. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 145-168.

M van Brussel, T. Takken. Mentale retardatie en het syndroom van Down. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 174-181

M. van Bergen, T. Takken. Nierinsufficientie. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 182-1197.

T. Takken. Spierziekten. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 214-226.

J. de Groot, T. Takken. Spina Bifida. In: T Takken, M van Brussel, HJ Hulzebos (Redactie). Inspanningsfysiologie bij kinderen ISBN13: 9789031350841, Uitgever: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten. Pagina: 226-234.

Giessen van der L, Takken T, Gulmans VAM. Kinderfysiotherapie bij cardiopulmonale problemen. In: Empelen v, R., Nijhuis-van der Sanden R, Hartman A. Kinderfysiotherapie. Maarsen: Elsevier, 2000. P. 219-236.

Taylor NAS, Wilsmore BR, Amos D, Takken T, Komen T, Cotter JD, Jenkins AB. (1999). Indirect measurement of core temperature during work: clothing and environmental influences. In: Environmental Ergonomics VIII, Hodgdon JA, Heaney JH and Buono MJ (Eds). Naval Health Research Center and San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA. Volume 1. Pp. 325-328.

Taylor, N.A.S., Wilsmore, B.R., Cotter, J.D., Takken, T., Komen, T., Jenkins, A.B., Reiners, A., and Amos, D. (1998). Body-core temperature: indirect measurement during work as a function of clothing and environment. In: Abstracts of the Eighth International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics. October 18-23r d , 1998. San Diego, U.S.A. P 97. [Download PDF]

Technical Reports

Taylor NAS, Wilsmore BR, Takken T, Komen T, Jenkins AA, Reiners A, Amos D. (1998). Insulated skin temperatures: indirect indices of human body- core temperature. Technical Report. DSTO-TR-0590, AR-010-381. Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Department of Defence, Melbourne, Australia.


See also METIS system from Utrecht University

Abstracts

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