Research focussing on:- The effectiveness of a re-employment programme (Fit-4-Work; collaboration of Municipal Health Services, Social Security Services, and UWV-Werkbedrijf in the G4) with regard to (mental) health, social participation, and paid employment.- Impact of musculoskeletal disorders on labour force exit and re-employment- Health and sustainable employability

Thesis: ‘Acute Ankle Sprains in Primary Care’; Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries of the human musculoskeletal system and can occur under many circumstances. However, we are still seeking for the most optimal treatment. Besides, little is known about the clinical course and factors predicting possible persistent complaints. Therefore, the overall aim of this thesis was to assess the effectiveness of supervised exercises, in addition to usual care, in primary care patients with an… Show more Thesis: ‘Acute Ankle Sprains in Primary Care’; Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries of the human musculoskeletal system and can occur under many circumstances. However, we are still seeking for the most optimal treatment. Besides, little is known about the clinical course and factors predicting possible persistent complaints. Therefore, the overall aim of this thesis was to assess the effectiveness of supervised exercises, in addition to usual care, in primary care patients with an acute ankle sprain, to gain insight into the clinical course of ankle sprains and to determine factors for non-recovery. Show less

Jointly responsible for the execution and continuation of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of corticosteroid injections in primary care patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome