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First results of a primary care #physiotherapy exercise training programs after acute exacerbations of #COPD presented by ⁦@MariekeWuyts⁩ in #ERScongress. Promising first results to rebuild muscle function after severe exacerbations. ⁦Fien Hermans⁩

Such a great experience to present during the “Clinical challenges beyond guidelines” session. Many thanks for the invitation!

ERS Early Career Members Committee Chair, Sara Cuevas Ocaña explains more about this year’s ‘Meet your early career representative’ sessions in the #ERSCongress 2024 World Village 🎥 View more details: ersnet.org/congress-and-e… ERS Early-Career Members Thomas GILLE (MD, PhD) 🫁

ERS packed symposium on the physiology and psychology of complex breathlessness chaired by Rachael Evans Heleen Demeyer Andreas von Leupoldt #ERS2024

Congratulations Paulien Mellaerts!

Very inspiring to listen to these women in science during the women’s networking session at the end of the ERS congress. JudithGarciaAymerich Sara Cuevas Ocaña

Very last days to fill in this form if you are an ERS early-career member and would like to be involved in ERS activities. Please also complete your competency list in your MyERS account! 👇👇

Important message to all ERS early career members. Don’t forget to complete this form if you would like to be actively involved in ERS activities!

Validation of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument in COPD: - the LLFDI, a valid patient-reported outcome to investigate disability and function, has proven good construct validity in people with #COPD. atsjournals.org/doi/10.1513/An… Mobilise-D NHLI Annals of the ATS

After 13 years I emptied my desk at KU Leuven PhysioTher. I am very greatful for all colleagues and friends I have met during these years. Special thanks to Thierry Troosters and Wim Janssens, my supervisors, for all support and opportunities I received! Looking forward to the future Vakgroep Revalidatiewetenschappen UGent!

💡New publication💡 The one-minute sit-to-stand test effectively captures the effects of #pulmonaryrehabilitation and relates to physical activity in patients with #COPD. The paper is now available online 👉🏻 journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11… KU Leuven PhysioTher Thierry Troosters Heleen Demeyer

To all respiratory PTs: don’t forget to register for the next Belgian Respiratory Society respiratory physiotherpay day on December 7th! We are very happy to welcome all these great presenters! @MariekeWuyts, Prof. Ioannis Vogiatzis, Daniel Langer, Jana DB, G Joos, T Nawrot and B Vrijsen

Although the Fitbit shows moderate to good agreement, measures of clinical parameters deviated from the reference devices. Monitoring patients and interpreting parameters using wearables requires caution, as shown by Fien Hermans. Vakgroep Revalidatiewetenschappen UGent KU Leuven PhysioTher mhealth.jmir.org/2024/1/e56027

Today we cycled with our team Vakgroep Revalidatiewetenschappen UGent for #worldcopdday to raise awareness for pulmonary rehabilitation and COPD! Fien Hermans Eva Arents Débora Kawakami @MariekeDC UGent Geneeskunde & Gezondheidswetenschappen

Similar Weaning Success Rate with High-Intensity and Sham Inspiratory Muscle Training. Results have major implications for clinical practice and for design of intervention and control groups in future trials of IMT in patients with weaning difficulties. atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rc…

Respiratory muscle dysfunction can be both a cause & consequence of respiratory failure, but it's often reversible! 🌬️ This new review explores diagnostic tools & treatment strategies to support these vital muscles. More: ap.lc/mPVup Marine Van Hollebeke Diego Poddighe

The more active the parents are, the more active their youth with CF! New insights into the physical activity of youth with CF shown by Manon Kinaupenne Vakgroep Revalidatiewetenschappen UGent UGent Geneeskunde & Gezondheidswetenschappen @MariekeDC Stephanie Van Biervliet

🎓Congratulations @MariekeWuyts on the successful defense of your #PhD ‘Innovating Rehabilitation Modalities for Individuals with COPD' Supervised by Prof T Troosters, Prof H Demeyer & Prof W Janssens Thierry Troosters Heleen Demeyer

Register now for the first session in a new webinar series from ERS: “Tips for a successful career in respiratory research” Session 1 on Wednesday 19 February with Dr Augusta (Gus) Beech will focus on how to undertake a systematic review. Register online: channel.ersnet.org/media-108684-t…

Just on time for you to read before attending the #LSC2025! bit.ly/4hL02Hn This piece shows remarks from the LSC2024, how it can benefit early career respiratory experts & preview of the LSC2025! ERS Early-Career Members ERS publications Anja Schweikert Antonella Dost Heleen Demeyer