Peer-reviewed papers [the latest updates can be found at www.pubmed.com
149. Takken T, Hulzebos, EH. Exercise testing and training in chronic childhood conditions. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal. 2013; 31(2): 58-63. [Download PDF]
148. Hulzebos E, Dadema T, Takken T. Measurement of physical activity in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review. Expert Rev Respir Med. 2013; 7(6):647-53. [Download PDF]
147. Bongers BC, van Brussel M, Hulzebos HJ, Takken T. Paediatric exercise testing in clinics and classrooms: A comparative review of different assessments. OA Epidemiology 2013 Sep 01;1(2):14. [Download PDF]
146. Nguyen T, Ploeger HE, Obeid J, Issenman RM, Baker JM, Takken T, Parise G, Timmons BW. Reduced Fat Oxidation Rates During Submaximal Exercise in Adolescents with Crohn’s Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2013; 19(12):2659-2665. [Download PDF]
145. Kruijsen-Jaarsma M, Révész D, Bierings MB, Buffart LM, Takken T. Effects of exercise on immune function in patients with cancer: a systematic review. Exerc Immunol Rev. 2013;19:120-43. [Download PDF]
144. van Gemert WA, Iestra JI, Schuit AJ, May AM, Takken T, Veldhuis WB, van der Palen J, Wittink H, Peeters PH, Monninkhof EM. Design of the SHAPE-2 study: the effect of physical activity, in addition to weight loss, on biomarkers of postmenopausal breast cancer risk. BMC Cancer. 2013 Aug 23;13(1):395. [Download PDF]
143. Werkman MS, Hulzebos EH, Helders PJ, Arets BG, Takken T. Estimating peak oxygen uptake in adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Arch Dis Child. 2013 Jul 26. [Epub ahead of print]. [Download PDF]
142. Verschuren O, Zwinkels M, Obeid J, Kerkhof N, Ketelaar M, Takken T. Reliability and validity of short-term performance tests for wheelchair-using children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2013 Jul 27. [Download PDF]
141. Nguyen T, Obeid J, Baker JM, Takken T, Pedder L, Parise G, Timmons BW. Reduced fat oxidation rates during submaximal exercise in boys with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2013 [Epub ahead of print]. [Download PDF]
140. de Groot JF, de Jong AS, Visser T, Takken T. Validation of the Actical and Actiheart monitor in ambulatory children with Spina Bifida. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2013 Jan 1;6(2):103-11. [Download PDF]
139. Duppen N, Takken T, Hopman MT, Ten Harkel AD, Dulfer K, Utens EM, Helbing WA. Systematic review of the effects of physical exercise training programmes in children and young adults with congenital heart disease. Int J Cardiol. 2013. 168(3):1779-1787. [Download PDF]
138. Bongers BC, de Vries SI, Obeid J, van Buuren S, Helders PJ, Takken T. The Steep Ramp Test in Dutch White Children and Adolescents: Age- and Sex-Related Normative Values. Phys Ther. 2013 May 30. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
137. Braam KI, van der Torre P, Takken T, Veening MA, van Dulmen-den Broeder E, Kaspers GJ. Physical exercise training interventions for children and young adults during and after treatment for childhood cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Apr 30;4:CD008796. [Download PDF]
136. Verschuren O, Zwinkels M, Ketelaar M, Reijnder-van Son F, Takken T. Reproducibility and Validity of the 10-Meter Shuttle Ride Test in Wheelchair-Bound Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy. Phys Ther. 2013. 93(7):967-74. [Download PDF]
135. Verschuren O, Bongers BC, Obeid J, Ruyten T, Takken T. Validity of the muscle power sprint test in ambulatory youth with cerebral palsy. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2013; 25(1):25-8. [Download PDF]
134. Disseldorp LM, Mouton LJ, Takken T, Brussel M, Beerthuizen GI, Van der Woude LH, Nieuwenhuis MK.Design of a cross-sectional study on physical fitness and physical activity in children and adolescents after burn injury. BMC Pediatr. 2012; 12(1):195. [Download PDF]
133. Verschuren O, Ketelaar M, De Groot J, Vila Nova F, Takken T. Reproducibility of two functional field exercise tests for children with cerebral palsy who self-propel a manual wheelchair. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2013; 55(2):185-90.] [Download PDF]
132. Kotte EM, Winkler AM, Takken T.Fitkids Exercise Therapy Program in the Netherlands. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2013; 25(1):7-13. [Download PDF]
131. Scheewe TW, Backx FJ, Takken T, Jörg F, van Strater AC, Kroes AG, Kahn RS, Cahn W. Exercise therapy improves mental and physical health in schizophrenia: a randomised controlled trial. Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2013; 127(6):464-73. [Download PDF]
130. Munsterman T, Takken T, Wittink H. Low aerobic capacity and physical activity not associated with fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A cross-sectional study. J Rehabil Med. 2013; 45(2):164-9. [Download PDF]
129. Munsterman T, Takken T, Wittink H. Are persons with rheumatoid arthritis deconditioned? A review of physical activity and aerobic capacity. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012;13(1):202. [Download PDF]
128. Douma-van Riet D, Verschuren O, Jelsma D, Kruitwagen C, Smits-Engelsman B, Takken T. Reference Values for the Muscle Power Sprint Test in 6- to 12-Year-Old Children. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2012; 24(4):327-332. https://www.timtakken.nl/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/128.pdf
127. Pelt PA van, Takken T, Brussel M van, Witte I, Kruize A, Wulffraat NM. Aerobic capacity and disease activity in children, adolescents and young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2012 Aug 27;10(1):27. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
126. Bongers BC, de Vries SI, Helders PJ, Takken T. The Steep Ramp Test in Healthy Children and Adolescents: Reliability and Validity. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 Aug 16. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
125. Hartman A, Hop W, Takken T, Pieters R, van den Heuvel-Eibrink M. Motor performance and functional exercise capacity in survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2012 Jun 28. doi: 10.1002/pbc.24243. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
124. Bongers BC, Takken T. Physiological demands of therapeutic horseback riding in children with moderate to severe motor impairments: an exploratory study. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2012; 24(3):252-7. [Download PDF]
123. Takken T, Verschuren O. Commentary on “Development of reference values for the functional mobility assessment”. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2012; 24(3):230-1. [Download PDF]
122. Habers GE, van Brussel M, Langbroek-Amersfoort AC, van Royen A, Takken T. Design of the muscles in motion study: a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of an individually tailored home-based exercise training program for children and adolescents with juvenile dermatomyositis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012 Jun 21;13(1):108. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
121. Hulzebos HJ, Werkman MS, van Brussel M, Takken T.Towards an individualized protocol for workload increments in cardiopulmonary exercise testing in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2012 Jun 14. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
120. Vanhees L, Rauch B, Piepoli M, van Buuren F, Takken T, Börjesson M, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Doherty P, Dugmore D, Halle M; on behalf of the writing group of the EACPR. Importance of characteristics and modalities of physical activity and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health in individuals with cardiovascular disease (Part III). Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2012 May 25. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
119. Ploeger H, Obeid J, Nguyen T, Takken T, Issenman R, de Greef M, Timmons B. Exercise and Inflammation in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease. Int J Sports Med. 2012 May 4. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
118. Scheewe TW, Takken T, Kahn RS, Cahn W, Backx FJ. Effects of Exercise Therapy on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Schizophrenia Patients. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 Apr 19. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
117. Barten DJ, Pisters MF, Takken T, Veenhof C. Validity and Responsiveness of the Dutch McMaster Toronto Arthritis Patient Preference Questionnaire (MACTAR) in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee. J Rheumatol. 2012 Apr 1. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
116. Barten JA, Pisters MF, Huisman PA, Takken T, Veenhof C. Measurement properties of patient-specific instruments measuring physical function. J Clin Epidemiol. 2012 Mar 27. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
115. Steins Bisschop CN, Velthuis MJ, Wittink H, Kuiper K, Takken T, van der Meulen WJ, Lindeman E, Peeters PH, May AM. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Cancer Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review. Sports Med. 2012; 42(5):367-79. [Download PDF]
114. Bongers BC, Hulzebos E HJ, Arets B GM, Takken T. Validity of the Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope in Children With Cystic Fibrosis and Mild-to-Moderate Airflow Obstruction. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2012; 24(1):129-41. [Download PDF]
113. Blank AC, Hakim S, Strengers JL, Tanke RB, van Veen TA, Vos MA, Takken T. Exercise Capacity in Children With Isolated Congenital Complete Atrioventricular Block: Does Pacing Make a Difference? Pediatr Cardiol. 2012; 33(4):576-85. [Download PDF]
112. van Dijk SB, Takken T, Prinsen EC, Wittink H. Different anthropometric adiposity measures and their association with cardiovascular disease risk factors: a meta-analysis. Neth Heart J. 2012 Jan 10. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
111. Vanhees, L. Rauch B, Piepoli M, van Buuren F, Takken T, Borjesson M, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Doherty P, Dugmore D, Halle M, on behalf of the writing group of the EACPR . Importance of characteristics and modalities of physical activity and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health in individuals with cardiovascular disease (Part III). European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation. 2012 [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
110. Nguyen T, Obeid J, Ploeger HE, Takken T, Pedder L, Timmons BW. Inflammatory and growth factor response to continuous and intermittent exercise in youth with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2012; 11(2):108-18. [Download PDF]
109. Veenhof C, Huisman PA, Barten JA, Takken T, Pisters MF. Factors associated with physical activity in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a systematic review. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2012; 20:1 (6-12) [Download PDF]
108. Habers GE, Takken T. Safety and efficacy of exercise training in patients with an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy–a systematic review. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2011 Sep 2. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
107. Takken T, Giardini A, Reybrouck T, Gewillig M, Hövels-Gürich HH, Longmuir PE, McCrindle BW, Paridon SM, Hager A.Recommendations for physical activity, recreation sport, and exercise training in paediatric patients with congenital heart disease: a report from the Exercise, Basic & Translational Research Section of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, the European Congenital Heart and Lung Exercise Group, and the Association for European Paediatric Cardiology. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2011 Aug 22. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
106. de Groot JF, Takken T. The six-minute walk test in paediatric populations. J Physiother. 2011;57(2):128. [Download PDF]
105. Verschuren O, Maltais DB, Takken T.The 220-age equation does not predict maximum heart rate in children and adolescents. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2011 Sep;53(9):861-864. [Download PDF]
104. Chinapaw MJ, Buffart LM, van Mechelen W, Schep G, Aaronson NK, van Harten WH, Stuiver MM, Kersten MJ, Nollet F, Kaspers GJ, van Dulmen-den Broeder E, Huisman J, Takken T, van Tulder M, Brug J. Alpe d’HuZes Cancer Rehabilitation (A-CaRe) Research: Four Randomized Controlled Exercise Trials and Economic Evaluations in Cancer Patients and Survivors. Int J Behav Med. 2011 May 10. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
103. Groen WG, Takken T, VAN DER Net J, Helders PJ, Fischer K.Habitual physical activity in Dutch children and adolescents with haemophilia. Haemophilia. 2011 Sep;17(5):e906-12. [Download PDF]
102. Chu L, Riddell MC, Takken T, Timmons BW. Carbohydrate intake reduces fat oxidation during exercise in obese boys. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2011 Apr 6. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
101. Bongers B, Hulzebos H, Blank A, van Brussel M, Takken T.The oxygen uptake efficiency slope in children with congenital heart disease: construct and group validity. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2011 Feb 9. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
100. de Groot JF, Takken T, van Brussel M, Gooskens R, Schoenmakers M, Versteeg C, Vanhees L, Helders P.Randomized controlled study of home-based treadmill training for ambulatory children with spina bifida. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2011 Sep;25(7):597-606. [Download PDF]
99. Wittink H, Engelbert R, Takken T. The dangers of inactivity; exercise and inactivity physiology for the manual therapist. Man Ther. 2011 Jun;16(3):209-16. [Download PDF]
98. Verschuren O, Ketelaar M, Keefer D, Wright V, Butler J, Ada L, Maher C, Reid S, Wright M, Dalziel B, Wiart L, Fowler E, Unnithan V, Maltais DB, van den Berg-Emons R, Takken T. Identification of a core set of exercise tests for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a Delphi survey of researchers and clinicians. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2011 May;53(5):449-56. [Download PDF]
97. Verschuren O, Bosma L, Takken T.Reliability of a shuttle run test for children with cerebral palsy who are classified at Gross Motor Function Classification System level III. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2011 May;53(5):470-2. [Download PDF]
96. Werkman MS, Hulzebos HJ, van de Weert-van Leeuwen PB, Arets HG, Helders PJ, Takken T.Supramaximal verification of peak oxygen uptake in adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2011 Spring;23(1):15-21. [Download PDF]
95. van Brussel M, van der Net J, Hulzebos E, Helders PJ, Takken T.The Utrecht approach to exercise in chronic childhood conditions: the decade in review. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2011 Spring;23(1):2-14. [Download PDF]
94. de Groot JF, Takken T, Gooskens RH, Schoenmakers MA, Wubbels M, Vanhees L, Helders PJ. Reproducibility of maximal and submaximal exercise testing in “normal ambulatory” and “community ambulatory” children and adolescents with spina bifida: which is best for the evaluation and application of exercise training? Phys Ther. 2011 Feb;91(2):267-76. [Download PDF]
93. Ploeger HE, Takken T, Wilk B, Issenman RM, Sears R, Suri S, Timmons BW.Exercise capacity in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease. J Pediatr. 2011 May;158(5):814-9. [Download PDF]
92. Braam KI, van Dijk EM, Veening MA, Bierings MB, Merks JH, Grootenhuis MA, Chinapaw MJ, Sinnema G, Takken T, Huisman J, Kaspers GJ, van Dulmen-den Broeder E. Design of the Quality of Life in Motion (QLIM) study: a randomized Controlled Trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a combined physical exercise and psychosocial training program to improve physical fitness in children with cancer. BMC Cancer. 2010 Nov 11;10(1):624. [Download PDF]
91. Takken T. Physical fitness, activity, and training in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Pediatric Health 2010. (4)5 499-507. [Download PDF]
90. Takken T, Stephens S, Balemans A, Tremblay MS, Esliger DW, Schneiderman J, Biggar D, Longmuir P, Wright V, McCrindle B, Hendricks M, Abad A, van der Net J, Feldman BM. Validation of the Actiheart activity monitor for measurement of activity energy expenditure in children and adolescents with chronic disease. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 Sep 29. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
89. Ten Harkel AD, Takken T. Exercise testing and prescription in patients with congenital heart disease. Int J Pediatr. 2010;2010. pii: 791980. [Download PDF]
88. Nuysink J, van Haastert IC, Takken T, Helders PJ. Symptomatic asymmetry in very young infants: A Delphi study on the development of a screening instrument. Physiother Theory Pract. 2010 Sep 8. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
87. Akkerman M, van Brussel M, Bongers BC, Hulzebos EH, Helders PJ, Takken T. Oxygen uptake efficiency slope in healthy children. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2010 Aug;22(3):431-41. [Download PDF]
86. Werkman MS, Hulzebos HJ, Arets HG, van der Net J, Helders PJ, Takken T. Is static hyperinflation a limiting factor during exercise in adolescents with cystic fibrosis? Pediatr Pulmonol. 2010 Sep 1. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
85. Akkerman M, van Brussel M, Hulzebos E, Vanhees L, Helders PJ, Takken T. The Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope: WHAT DO WE KNOW? J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2010 Aug 18. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
84. Takken T, Groen WG, Hulzebos EH, Ernsting CG, van Hasselt PM, Prinsen BH, Helders PJ, Visser G. Exercise stress testing in children with metabolic or neuromuscular disorders. Int J Pediatr. 2010;2010. pii: 254829.84. [Download PDF]
83. Outermans JC, van Peppen RP, Wittink H, Takken T, Kwakkel G. Effects of a high-intensity task-oriented training on gait performance early after stroke: a pilot study. Clin Rehab 2010; . [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
82. de Graauw SM, de Groot JF, van Brussel M, Streur MF, Takken T. Review of prediction models to estimate activity-related energy expenditure in children and adolescents. Int J Pediatr 2010; 2010: p. 489304. [Download PDF]
81. Verschuren O, Bloemen M, Kruitwagen C, Takken T. Reference values for anaerobic performance and agility in ambulatory children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 2010. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
80. Verschuren O, Takken T. Aerobic capacity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Res Dev Disabil 2010. [Epub ahead of print] [Download PDF]
79. Hulzebos HJ, Snieder H, van der Net J, Helders PJ, Takken T. High-intensity interval training in an adolescent with cystic fibrosis: A physiological perspective. Physiother Theory Pract. 2010. [Epub ahead of print] . [Download PDF]
78. Ten Harkel AD, Takken T, Van Osch-Gevers M, Helbing WA. Normal values for cardiopulmonary exercise testing in children. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2010. [Epub ahead of print]. [Download PDF]
77. van der Net J, Wissink B, van Royen A, Helders P, Takken T. Aerobic capacity and muscle strength in juvenile-onset mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). Scand J Rheumatol. 2010. [Epub ahead of print] . [Download PDF]
77. De Backer IC, Singh-Grewal D, Helders PJ, Takken T. Can peak work rate predict peak oxygen uptake in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2010; 62(7): 960-4 . [Download PDF]
76. Verschuren O, Bloemen M, Kruitwagen C, Takken T.Reference Values for Aerobic Fitness in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Who Have Cerebral Palsy and Are Ambulatory. Phys Ther. 2010; 90: 1148-1156. [Download PDF]
75. Van Dijk M, Groen W, Moors S, Bekkering P, Hegeman A, Janssen A, Takken T, van der Net J, Helders PJ. The Dutch translation of the revised Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire: a preliminary study of score distribution. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2010; 28(2):275-80. [Download PDF]
74. Takken T, Helders P. Clinical Bottom Line: Description of Exercise Participation of Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy Across a 4-Year Period. Ped Phys Ther. 2010. 22(2): 188. . [Download PDF]
73. Verschuren O, Takken T. 10-metre Shuttle Run Test. Journal of Physiotherapy. 2010; 56(2): 136 . [Download PDF]
72. Takken T. Six-minute walk test is a poor predictor of maximum oxygen uptake in children. Acta Paediatr. 2010; 99(7):958. [Download PDF]
71. Groen WG, Hulzebos HJ, Helders PJ, Takken T. Oxygen uptake to work rate slope in children with a heart, lung or muscle disease. Int J Sports Med. 2010; 31(3):202-6. . [Download PDF]
70. Ploeger H.E., Takken T., de Greef M.H.G., Timmons B.W. . The effects of acute and chronic exercise on inflammatory markers in children and adults with a chronic inflammatory disease: a systematic review. Exercise Immunology reviews. 2009. Vol 15; 6-41. [Download PDF]
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]
See also METIS system from Utrecht University (sorry, link is broken)