Lieven Danneels is licentiate in Motor Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy (1993) and Doctor in Motor Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy (2001 - Ghent University). He is Professor at the Dept of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Ghent University, from 1 October 2003. He is combining teaching, research and clinical activities. His main topic is “evaluation and rehabilitation of functional spinal stability”. He is also Director of the Institute of Postgraduate Activities in Physiotherapy of Ghent University (http://ipvk.ugent.be) since April 2002 and Director of Postgraduate Training In Musculosceletal Physiotherapy of Ghent University http://ipvk.ugent.be) since April 2002.

He is Member of the Advisory Editorial Board of the Journal “Manual Therapy” http://www.harcourt-international.com/journals/math/board.cfm and reviewer for different international journals.

A1 –Publications:

• Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE. De Cuyper HJ. Clinical science award 2000 : CT imaging of trunk muscles in chronic low back pain patients and healthy control subjects. Eur. Spine J 2000; 9:266-72. (IF 1.527)
• Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, Stevens VK, De Cuyper HJ. A functional subdivision of hip, abdominal, and back muscles during asymmetric lifting. Spine 2001;26:E114-E121. (IF 2.676)
• van der Spank JT, Cambier DC, De Paepe HMC, Danneels LAG, Witvrouw EE, Beerens L. Pain relief in labour by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Arch Gynecol Obstet 2000;264:131-6.
• Cambier D, Cools A, Danneels L, Witvrouw E. Reference data for 4- and 5-year-old children on the Balance Master : values and clinical feasibility. Eur J Pediatr 2001;160:317. (IF 1.157)
• Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, Bourgois J, Dankaerts W, De Cuyper HJ. The effects of three different training modalities in the cross-sectional area of the lumbar multifidus. Brit J Sports Med 2001;35:186-91. (IF 1.253)
• Witvrouw E, Bellemans J, Lysens R, Danneels L, Cambier D. Intrinsic risk factors for the development of patellar tendinitis in a athletic population. A two-year prospective study. Am J Sports Med 2001;29:190-5. (IF 2.063)
• Danneels LA, Cagnie B, Cools A, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, De Cuyper HJ. Intra-operator and inter-operator reliability of surface electromyography in clinical evaluation of back muscles. Manual Therapy 2001;6:145-53. (IF 1.189)
• Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, Bourgois J, De Cuyper HJ. The effects of three different training modalities in the cross-sectional area of the paravertebral muscles and hip flexors. Scand J Sci Sports Med 2001;11:335-41. (IF 0.931)
• Danneels LA, Coorevits PL, Cools AM, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, De Cuyper HJ. Differences in multifidus and iliocostalis lumborum activity between healthy subjects and patients with subacute and chronic low back pain. Eur Spine J 2002;11:13-19. (IF 1.527)
• Cools A, Witvrouw E, De Clercq G, Danneels L, Cambier D, Voight M. Scapular muslce recruitment pattern: electromyographic response of the trapezius muscle to sudden shoulder movement before and after fatiguing exercise. Journal of Othopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 2002;32:221-229. (IF 1.036)
• Witvrouw E, Lysens R, Bellemans J, Cambier D, Cools A, Danneels L, Bourgois J. Which factors predict outcome in the conservative treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome? A prospective follow-up study. Scand J Med & Science in Sports, 2002, 12 (1): 40-47. (IF 0.931)
• Cools A, Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Vanderstraeten G, Cambier D. Test-restest reproducibility of concentric strength values fro shoulder girdle protraction and retraction using the Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Iso & ex sciences 2002, 10:129-36. (IF 0.302)
• Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Asselman P, D'Have T, Cambier D. Muscle Flexibility as a Risk Factor for Developing Muscle Injuries in Male Professional Soccer Players: A Prospective Study.  Am J Sports Med 2003;31 41-46. (IF 2.063)
• Cools A, Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Cambier D. Does taping influence electromyographic muscle activity in the scapular rotators in healthy shoulders? Manual Therapy, 7(3), 154-162, 2002. (IF 1.189)

· Cools A, Witvouw E, De Clercq G, Danneels L, Cambier D. Scapular Muscle Recruitment Pattern: Trapezius Muscle Latency In Overhead Athletes With And Without Impingement Symptoms. American Journal of Sports Medicine, Accepted October 2002. (IF 2.063)

• Cambier D, De Corte E, Danneels L, Witvrouw E. Treating sensory deficits in the upper limb in stroke patients with an inflatable pressure splint. Results of a preliminary trial. Clin Rehabilitation 2003;17:14-20. (IF 1.017)
• Witvrouw E, Cambier D, Danneels L, Lysens R, Bellemans J, Werner S, Verdonk R. The effect of exercise regimens on reflex response time of the vasti muscles in patients with anterior knee pain. A prospective randomized intervention study. Scand J Med & Science in Sports 2003; in press. (IF 0.931)
• Dankaerts W, O’Sullivan PB, Burnett AF, Straker L, Danneels LA. Reliability of within and between days EMG measurements for trunk muscles during maximal and sub-maximal voluntary isometric contractions in healthy controls and CLBP patients. Do we have to re-consider normalization methods ? Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2004;14:333-42. (IF 1.352)
• Van Tiggelen D, Witvrouw E, Roget P, Cambier D, Danneels L, Verdonk R.
  Effect of bracing on the prevention of anterior knee pain.  A prospective
  randomised study.  Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2004;12:434-9. (IF 1.083)
• Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Van Tiggelen D, Willems T, Cambier D. Open versus closed kinetic chain exercisis in patellofemoral pain. Am J Sports Med. 2004;32:1122-30.(IF 2.063)
• Witvrouw E, Mahieu N, Danneels L, McNair P. Stretching and injury prevention. An Obscure relationship. Sports Med 2004; 34:443-9. (IF 2.404)
• Bourgois J, Coorevits P, Danneels L, Witvrouw E, Cambier D, Vrijens J. Validity of the heart rate deflection point as a predictor of lactate threshold concepts during cycling. Journal of strength and conditioning research 2004;18:498-503. (IF 0.835)
• Goubert L, Crombez G, & Danneels, L. The reluctance to generalise corrective experiences in chronic low back pain patients: a questionnaire study of dysfunctional cognitions. Behav Res Ther. 2005;43:1055-67.
• Bouche K, Stevens L, Cambier D, Caemaert J, Danneels L. Comparison of postural control in unilateral stance between healthy controls and lumbar discectomy patients with and without pain. Eur Spine J. Online since aug 2005. (IF 1.527)
• Cools A, Witvouw E, Mahieu N, Danneels L. Isokinetic Scapular Muscle Performance in Overhead Athletes With and Without Impingement Symptoms. J Athl Train. 2005 Jun;40(2):104-110. (IF 1.280)
• Coorevits P.L.M., Danneels L.A., Ramon H., Van Audekercke R., Cambier D.C., Vanderstraeten G.G. Statistical modelling of fatigue related electromyographic median frequency characteristics of back and hip muscles during a standardized isometric back extension test. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2005;15:444-451. (IF 1.352)

A3 - Publications (National peer reviewed):

· Danneels L, De Cuyper H, Vanderstraeten G, Cambier D, Witvrouw E. Spierreëducatie bij lage rugklachten. Sport en Kine, Vol. 3 (2), 1999, 5-8.

· Danneels L, De Cuyper H, Vanderstraeten G, Cambier D, Witvrouw E. Spierreëducatie bij lage rugklachten. Vlaams Tijdsschrift voor Sportgeneeskunde en Wetenschappen, 81, 1999, 32-7.

· Danneels L, Vanderstraeten G. The Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire als waardevolle aanvulling bij de evaluatie van de lage rug patiënt. OMT news, Vol. 9 (2), 2000, 4-7.

· Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Dankaerts W, Vanthillo B, Vanderstraeten G, Cambier D. Oefentherapeutische Indicaties bij Sacro-Iliacale Disfunctie ? Vlaams Tijdsschrift voor Sportgeneeskunde en Wetenschappen, 83, 2000, 60-7.

· Danneels L, De Cuyper H, Cools A, Vanderstraeten G, Witvrouw E, Cambier D. Spierreëducatie op basis van het functioneel EMG” Kine 2000 2000;11:25-38.

· Danneels L, Cools A, Vanderstraeten G, Witvrouw E, Cambier D, De Cuyper H. Lumbale spierdisfunctie. Kine acta 2000;356:80-3.

· Witvrouw E, Cambier D, Danneels L, Lysens R. Het patellofemoraal disfunctiesyndroom: studie naar intrinsieke risicofactoren & conservatieve behandelingsresultaten. Kine Acta 2000;356:20-23.

· Cools A, Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Cambier D. Het gebruik van taping in de behandeling van scapulaire instabiliteit. Vlaams Tijdsschrift voor Sportgeneeskunde en Wetenschappen 2000;83:60-7.

· Danneels L, Vanderstraeten G, Cambier D, Witvrouw E, De Cuyper H. Evidence-based evaluatie van rompspieren bij patiënten met chronische lage rugpijn voor en na therapie. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2000;144:2130.

· Danneels L, Vanderstraeten G, Cambier D, Witvrouw E, De Cuyper H. Motor control bij stabilisatie van de lumbale wervelkolom. McKenzie Instituut Benelux Nieuwsbrief 2000;2:3.

· Danneels L. Atrophy of multifidus may lead to chronic low back pain. Orthopedics Today 2001;21:8-9.

· Van De Steene F, Witvrouw E, Danneels L. Geslachtsgerelateerde letsels bij damesvoetbal. Dugout 2001;80:9-12.

· Danneels LA, De Cuyper HJ, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, Stevens VK. A functional subdivision of hip-, abdominal-, and back muscles during asymmetric lifting. OMT news, Vol. 10 (1), 2001, 4-7.

· Danneels L. Evaluation and rehabilitation of functional spinal stability. Kineacta 2001;363:13-15.

· E. Witvrouw; L. Danneels; A. Cools; D. Cambier: Sportrevalidatie anno 2001: een update. Vlaams Tijdschrift voor Sportgeneeskunde & Sportwetenschappen 2002, 90 april-mei: 30-32.

· E. Witvrouw; T. D’havé; P. Asselmans; L. Danneels; G. Vanderstraeten; D. Cambier: Prospectief onderzoek naar de relatie tussen spierlenigheid en spierkwetsuren bij professionele voetballers. Kine 2000 2002, 13 (1) 38-45.

· Cools A, Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Cambier D. Rol van de scapulaire functie in het ontstaan en de behandeling van impingement van de schouder. Vlaams Tijdschrift voor Sportgeneeskunde en sportwetenschappen 2002, 92: 17-20.

B – Publications :

· Danneels L – Vanthillo Bart. Oefentherapie bij rugaandoeningen. Standaard Uitgeverij, Antwerpen 2005.

· Danneels L. Clinical anatomy of the multifidus. In Vleeming & Stoeckaert (eds) : Movement, Stability and Low Back.Pain, Elsevier, 2006, in press.

· Danneels L, De Cuyper H, Vanderstraeten G. Evaluation and rehabilitation of functional spinal stability: the role of the back muscles. In: INNOVATIONS IN SPINAL CONSTRUCTION—Clinical Examples of Basic Science, Biomechanics, and Engineering. Lewandrowski, Kalfas, McLain, Park, Trantolo, Yaszemski (eds.). M&N Toscano, 2006, in press

C1 - Publications:

· A functional subdivision of hip-, abdominal-, and back muscles during asymmetric lifting. Danneels LA, De Cuyper HJ, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, Stevens VK. Eur. Spine J 2000;9:285-6.

· A functional subdivision of hip-, abdominal-, and back muscles during asymmetric lifting. Danneels LA, De Cuyper HJ, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, Stevens VK. In proceedings of the 7^th Conference of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists, Perth, 2000, p.133-37.

· The effects of three different training modalities in the cross-sectional area of the lumbar multifidus. Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, De Cuyper HJ. In proceedings of the 7^th Conference of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists, Perth, 2000, p.128-32.

· Vergelijkend onderzoek naar posturale controle bij personen met en zonder chronische lage rugpijn. CM Coopman, AG Scafoglieri, LA Danneels, DC Cambier. Evidence based Physiotherapy, FNDLK-NFDLK symposium, Young Investigators Session.

· The use of open and closed kinetic chain exercises in the treatment of patellofemoral pain. Witvrouw E, Lysens R, Bellemans J, Danneels L, Cambier D. Abstract book of the 4th International Conference in Biomechanics and Sports Rehabilitation, 1-3 december 2000, Assisi, Italy : 47.

· Surface EMG – Activity of the lateral chest wall Abdominal and Back Musculature Durign Cycling: Healthy normals versus patients with CLBP. In proceedings of the 7^th Conference of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists, Perth, 2000, p.137-42.

· A randomised clinical trial of three back muscle rehabilitation programs for chronic low back pain. Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, De Cuyper HJ. In Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Prague, 2001:65.

· A randomised clinical trial of three back muscle rehabilitation programs for chronic low back pain. Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, De Cuyper HJ. Abstract book of the 1st World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 7-13 July 2001, Amsterdam, The Netherlands:55.

· A randomised clinical trial of three back muscle rehabilitation programs for chronic low back pain. Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, De Cuyper HJ. Eur Spine J 2001;10 :S23.

· Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Functional Spinal Stability. L Danneels. In proceedings of third European Annual Forum on Manual Therapy, Antwerp, 13-15 Septembre 2001:55-56.

· Scapular reaction times : electromyographic response of the trapezius muscle to sudden shoulder movement before and after fatiguing exercise. Cools AMJ, Witvrouw EE, De Clercq GA, Danneels LA, Cambier DC. In proceedings of third European Annual Forum on Manual Therapy, Antwerp, 13-15 Septembre 2001: 23.

· Does taping influence elctromyographic muscle activity in th escapular rotators ? Cools AMJ, Witvrouw EE, Danneels LA, Cambier DC. In proceedings of third European Annual Forum on Manual Therapy, Antwerp, 13-15 Septembre 2001:24.

· Intra-operator and inter-operator reliability of surface electromlyography in the clinical evaluation of back muscles. Cagnie BJ, Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, De Cuyper HJ. In proceedings of third European Annual Forum on Manual Therapy, Antwerp, 13-15 Septembre 2001:36.

· A randomized clnicical trial of three rehabilitation programs for the lumbar multifidus in patients with chronic low back pain. In proceedings of 4^th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low back Pain & Pelvic Pain, Montreal, 8-10 Novembre 2001, 219-220.

· A randomised clinical trial of three back muscle rehabilitation programs for chronic low back pain. Danneels LA, Vanderstraeten GG, Cambier DC, Witvrouw EE, De Cuyper HJ. Proceedings of third annual Meeting of the Spine Society of Europe, Goteburg, 4-8 Septembre 2001.

· Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Functional Spinal Stability. L Danneels. In proceedings of third European Annual Forum on Manual Therapy, Antwerp, 13-15 Septembre 2001:55-56.

· A randomized clinical trial of three rehabilitation programs for the lumbar multifidus in patients with chronic low back pain. In proceedings of 4^th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low back Pain & Pelvic Pain, Montreal, 8-10 Novembre 2001.

· A randomized clinical trial of three rehabilitation programs for the lumbar multifidus in patients with chronic low back pain. In proceedings of 14^th International WCPT Congress, Barcelona, 7-12 June 2003 : 145.

· Static and dynamic postural control in chronic low back pain patients : a comparative study. In proceedings of 14^th International WCPT Congress, Barcelona, 7-12 June 2003 : 67.

· Evaluation of functional stability. L Danneels- G Vanderstraeten. In proceedings of European Congress of Sports Medicine 14-16 May 2003, Hasselt : 22.

· Muscle flexibility as a risk factor of developing muscle injuries in professional male soccer players – a prospective study. Witvrouw E, Danneels L, D’Havé T, Assemùan P, Cambier D. In proceedings of European Congress of Sports Medicine 14-16 May 2003, Hasselt : 49.

· The prospective value of isokinetic muscle testing in anterior knee pain syndrome. Van Tiggelen D, Witvrouw E, Croisier J.L., Cambier D, Danneels L, Verdonk R. In proceedings of European Congress of Sports Medicine 14-16 May 2003, Hasselt : 33.

· Effect of bacing on the prevention of patellofemoral pain. Van Tiggelen D, Witvrouw E, Cambier D, Danneels L, Roget Ph, Verdonk R. In proceedings of European Congress of Sports Medicine 14-16 May 2003, Hasselt : 42.

· Open versus closed kinetic chain exercises in patellofemoral pain : a five year prospective randomized study. Witvrouw E, Danneels L, Cambier D, Lysens R, Bellemans J, Verdonk R.. In proceedings of European Congress of Sports Medicine 14-16 May 2003, Hasselt : 44.

· Scapular muscle recruitment pattern: trapezius muscle latency in overhead athletes with and without impingment symtoms. Cools A, Witvrouw E, Declercq G, Danneels L, Cambier D. In proceedings of European Congress of Sports Medicine 14-16 May 2003, Hasselt : 63.

· Evaluatie en revalidatie van functionele lumbopelvische stabiliteit. In proceedings van Congres van de Koninlijk Nederlands Genootschap voor Fysiotherapie 2003, De Haag, 8 november 2003:114-5.

· Static and dynamic postural control in chronic low back pain patients : a comparative study. In proceedings of 8^th International Conference of the International Federation of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy, Capetown, 21-26 March 2004 :103..

· Evaluation of functional stability. L Danneels- G Vanderstraeten. . In proceedings of 8^th International Conference of the International Federation of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy, Capetown, 21-26 March 2004 :19.

· Surface EMG of trunk muscles in clinical research – do we have to reconsider normalization ? Dankaerts W, O’Sullivan P, Burnett A, Straker L, Danneels L. Proceedings of the 8^th scientific conference of IFOMT, Cape Town, 21-26 march 2004, 39.

· Electromyographic activity of trunk and hip muscles during lumbar spine stabilization exercises’, Stevens V, Bouche K, Mahieu N, Vanderstraeten G, Danneels L. Proceedings of the 8^th scientific conference of IFOMT, Cape Town, 21-26 march 2004, 58.

· Fatigue related electromyographic median frequency characteristics of back and hip muscles during isometric back extensions. Coorevits P, Danneels L, Ramon H, Van Audenkercke R, Cambier D, Vanderstraeten G. Proceedings of the 8^th International Conference of the International Federation of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy, Capetown, 21-26 March 2004,59.

· Longterm outcome of lumbar discectomy in 278 patients using validated multi-item instruments - Bouche K, Daenens A-S, Cambier D, Caemaert C, Danneels L. Proceedings of the 8^th International Conference of the International Federation of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy, Capetown, 21-26 March 2004, 119.

· Functional test battery for lumbopelvic stability: correlations with psychsocial variables. Danneels L, Stevens V, Goubert L, Verhoeven K, Vanderstraeten G, Crombez G. In proceedings of the 5th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low back Pain & Pelvic Pain. Melbourne, 2004, p. 330.

· Functional test battery for lumbopelvic stability: normative data and relation with posture. Danneels L. In proceedings of the 5th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low back Pain & Pelvic Pain. Melbourne, 2004, p. 331.

· Fatigue related electromyographic median frequency characteristics of back and hip muscles during isometric back extensions. Coorevits P, Danneels L, Ramon H, Van Audenkercke R, Cambier D, Vanderstraeten G. In proceedings of the 5th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low back Pain & Pelvic Pain. Melbourne, 2004, p. 289.

· Electromyographic activity of trunk and hip muscles during lumbar spine stabilization exercises. Stevens V, Bouche K, Mahieu N, Vanderstraeten G, Danneels L. In proceedings of the 5th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low back Pain & Pelvic Pain. Melbourne, 2004, p. 259.

· Pascal Coorevits, Lieven Danneels, Herman Ramon, Dirk Cambier, Guy Vanderstraeten. Surface electromyographic investigations of localized muscle fatigue during dynamic back extensions. Abstract book of the 3^rd World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 10-15 2005.

· P. Coorevits, L. Danneels, H. Ramon, H. Druyts, W. De Craecker, D. Cambier, G. Vanderstraeten. Surface EMG analysis of the effects of whole-body vibrations on localized back muscle fatigue. In Proceedings of the 3^rd International Conference on Whole-Body Vibration Injuries, Nancy, France, 7 – 9 June 2005, 25-26.

Lieven Danneels.

januari 2006