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University Medical Center Groningen

prof. dr. R. (Rienk) Dekker

Consultant in Rehabilitation / Head Outpatient department / Associate Professor

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Faculty of Medical Sciences

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r.dekker01 umcg.nl

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Research interests

active lifestyle, physical activity, sports and rehabilitation (medicine)

Physical Fitness in rehabilitation populations: being more fit enhances chances on better and faster recovery and rehabilitation

Spasticity

Publications

A Shortened Upper Extremity Functional Capacity Evaluation for Patients with Complaints of Hand, Wrist, Forearm, and Elbow: Composition and Assessment of Construct Validity and Test-Retest Reliability

Berduszek, R. J., Dekker, R., van der Sluis, C. K. & Reneman, M. F., 19-May-2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Enhancing Self-Management in People with Lipoedema and the Support Provided by Their Healthcare Professionals

Kloosterman, L. M., Jager-Wittenaar, H., Schneider, F., Hendrickx, A., Dekker, R. & Scafoglieri, A., 27-Feb-2025, In: Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare. 18, p. 1217-1230 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

De rol van voeding na amputatie

Kolen, A., Dekker, R., Jager-Wittenaar, H., Krops, L. & Geertzen, J. H. B., Mar-2025, In: Kort & Krachtig. 45, p. 33 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Popular

Perceptions, barriers and facilitators regarding nutritional care for patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia: a focus group study among healthcare professionals

Kolen, A. M., Jager-Wittenaar, H., Geertzen, J. H. B., Damman, J., Dijkstra, M. L., Keller, B. P. J. A., Kooijman, M., Tjalsma-de Vries, M., de Vries, J.-P. P. M., Wikkeling, O. R. M., Wong, S. W., Dekker, R. & Krops, L. A., Jan-2025, In: Annals of vascular surgery. 110, B, p. 84-94 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Repliek: Calimero steeds weer benoemen is hem bekrachtigen: Laten we hem voorgoed begraven

Geurts, A. C. H., Ribbers, G. M., Dekker, R., van der Sluis, C. K. & Groothuis, J. T., Jun-2025, In: Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Revalidatiegeneeskunde. 47, 3, p. 50-51 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

A scoping review on nutritional intake and nutritional status in people with a major dysvascular lower limb amputation

Kolen, A. M., Dijkstra, P. U., Dekker, R., de Vries, J. P. P. M., Geertzen, J. H. B. & Jager-Wittenaar, H., 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 46, 2, p. 257-269 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Cardiorespiratory fitness in persons with lower limb amputation

van Schaik, L., Blokland, I. J., van Kammen, K., Houdijk, H., Geertzen, J. H. B. & Dekker, R., Jun-2024, In: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 47, 2, p. 116-121 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

'Effects of a home-based bimodal lifestyle intervention in frail patients with end-stage liver disease awaiting orthotopic liver transplantation': study protocol of a non-randomised clinical trial

Wijma, A. G., Bongers, B. C., Annema, C., Dekker, R., Blokzijl, H., van der Palen, J. A., De Meijer, V. E., Cuperus, F. J. & Klaase, J. M., 29-Jan-2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 1, 9 p., e080430.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Effects of individually optimized rocker midsoles and self-adjusting insoles on dynamic stability in persons with diabetes mellitus and neuropathy

Malki, A., Baltasar Badaya, M., Dekker, R., Verkerke, G. J. & Hijmans, J. M., Jul-2024, In: Gait & Posture. 112, p. 154-158 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Effects of individually optimized rocker midsoles and self-adjusting insoles on plantar pressure in persons with diabetes mellitus and loss of protective sensation

Malki, A., Baltasar Badaya, M., Dekker, R., Verkerke, G. J. & Hijmans, J. M., Jan-2024, In: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 207, 10 p., 111077.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

All (177) publications

Press/media

Revalidatiegeneeskunde leefstijlvol?

Dekker, R.

10/12/2024

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Paralympische Spelen inspiratiebron voor revalidatiearts en bewegingswetenschapper

Vegter, R. & Dekker, R.

03/09/2024

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UMCG Centrum voor Revalidatie high performance partner NOCNSF

Dekker, R.

27/08/2024

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Leefstijl en fitheid in revalidatie

Dekker, R.

01/01/2024

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Interview: ‘Bewegen speelt essentiële rol bij preventie en herstel’

Dekker, R.

20/07/2022

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UMCG partner van NOC*NSF voor paralympische sporters

Dekker, R.

03/03/2022

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Patiënten UMCG en Amsterdam UMC krijgen gerichte begeleiding voor een gezondere leefstijl

Dekker, R.

26/04/2021

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Gerichte begeleiding voor een gezondere leefstijl voor patiënten UMCG en Amsterdam UMC

Dekker, R.

23/04/2021

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Aandacht voor actieve gezonde leefstijl in de revalidatie: juist nu!

Dekker, R.

01/01/2021

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Gezond leven draagt bij aan behandeleffect

Dekker, R.

03/11/2020

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