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  1. Cost of illness analysis in individuals with overweight or obesity and chronic low back pain in the Bern metropolitan area (the BO2WL trial)

    Article • Frontiers in Public Health, January 2026, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  2. Time as a Teacher: Using Historical Analysis to Shape Professional Identity in Health Professions Education

    Article • Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, January 2026, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  3. Physical therapists’ perspectives and practices on weight management for chronic pain patients with obesity: a cross-sectional survey

    Article • Archives of Physiotherapy, December 2025, Aboutscience Srl

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  4. Physiological Effects of Local Theragun™ Application: An Observational Study in Healthy Female Participants

    Article • International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, July 2025, The Sports Physical Therapy Session

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  5. Economic evaluation of a lifestyle intervention for individuals with overweight or obesity suffering from chronic low back pain (the BO2WL trial): a protocol for a health economic analysis

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2025, BMJ

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  6. No acceleration of recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage after cold or hot water immersion in women: A randomised controlled trial

    Article • PLOS One, May 2025, PLOS

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  7. Association between pain intensity and body composition in adults with chronic non‐specific low back pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Obesity Reviews, December 2024, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  8. How can educational institutes in Switzerland prepare physiotherapy students to implement advanced practice roles – a view point paper

    Article • BMC Medical Education, October 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  9. Health economic evaluation of weight reduction interventions in individuals suffering from overweight or obesity and a musculoskeletal diagnosis—a systematic review

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, September 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  10. Synchronisation of a Multimodal Sensing Setup for Analysis of Conservatory Pianists

    Article • August 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  11. Short-term cutaneous vasodilatory and thermosensory effects of topical methyl salicylate

    Article • Frontiers in Physiology, April 2024, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  12. Acute physiological responses and muscle recovery in females: a randomised controlled trial of muscle damaging exercise in hypoxia

    Article • BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, March 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  13. Editorial: Cold, heat and hypoxia as a medical tool: the use in a healthy and diseased population

    Article • Frontiers in Physiology, February 2024, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  14. Intramuscular Oxygenation and Muscle Activity of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis During Piano Performance: An Observational Study

    Article • Medical Problems of Performing Artists, December 2023, Science and Medicine, Inc.

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  15. Effects of 3-week repeated cold water immersion on leukocyte counts and cardiovascular factors: an exploratory study

    Article • Frontiers in Physiology, August 2023, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  16. The effects of normobaric and hypobaric hypoxia on cognitive performance and physiological responses: A crossover study

    Article • PLOS One, November 2022, PLOS

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  17. Sex differences during a cold-stress test in normobaric and hypobaric hypoxia: A randomized controlled crossover study

    Article • Frontiers in Physiology, September 2022, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  18. The Methodological Quality of Studies Investigating the Acute Effects of Exercise During Hypoxia Over the Past 40 years: A Systematic Review

    Article • Frontiers in Physiology, June 2022, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  19. Effects of Rehearsal Time and Repertoire Speed on Upper Trapezius Activity in Conservatory Piano Students

    Article • Medical Problems of Performing Artists, March 2022, Science and Medicine, Inc.

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  20. Local Heat Applications as a Treatment of Physical and Functional Parameters in Acute and Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders or Pain

    Article • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, March 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  21. An Exploratory Meta-Analytic Review on the Empirical Evidence of Differential Learning as an Enhanced Motor Learning Method

    Article • Frontiers in Psychology, May 2021, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  22. Intramuscular Temperature Changes in the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle After Post-Exercise Cold-Water Immersion (10°C for 10 min): A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

    Article • Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, May 2021, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  23. Response to Vercelli et al. re: “Physical Management of Scar Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

    Article • The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, April 2021, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  24. Assessment of neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury using quantitative pain drawings

    Article • Spinal Cord, February 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  25. Physical Management of Scar Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, October 2020, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  26. Criteria Used for the Diagnosis of Myofascial Trigger Points in Clinical Trials on Physical Therapy

    Article • Clinical Journal of Pain, August 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  27. Effects of Rehearsal Time and Repertoire Speed on Extensor Carpi Radialis EMG in Conservatory Piano Students

    Article • Medical Problems of Performing Artists, June 2020, Science and Medicine, Inc.

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  28. Comparison of two skin temperature assessment methods after the application of topical revulsive products: Conductive iButton data logger system vs contact-free infrared thermometry

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, April 2020, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  29. EFFICACY OF A NEW DEVICE FOR PASSIVE CONTINUOUS PATELLAR MOBILIZATION.

    Article • International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, March 2020, Innovative Library

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  30. Myotonometry for the evaluation of Achilles tendon mechanical properties: a reliability and construct validity study

    Article • BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, February 2020, BMJ

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  31. Does the Application of Tecar Therapy Affect Temperature and Perfusion of Skin and Muscle Microcirculation? A Pilot Feasibility Study on Healthy Subjects

    Article • The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, February 2020, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  32. Upper and lower limb performance fatigability in people with multiple sclerosis investigated through surface electromyography: a pilot study

    Article • Physiological Measurement, February 2020, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  33. Konservative Behandlungs-Strategien ­patellofemoraler Beschwerden in der Physiotherapie

    Article • Sports & Exercise Medicine Switzerland, January 2020, rubmedia AG

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  34. Tendon morphological changes after a prolonged ski race can be detected by ultrasound echo intensity

    Article • Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, January 2020, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  35. Feasibility and effectiveness of thoracic spine mobilization on sympathetic/parasympathetic balance in a healthy population - a randomized controlled double-blinded pilot study

    Article • Archives of Physiotherapy, December 2019, Aboutscience Srl

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  36. Partial‐body cryotherapy (−135°C) and cold‐water immersion (10°C) after muscle damage in females

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, November 2019, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  37. Effekte befundorientierter Mobilisation bei Erwachsenen mit chronischer Sprunggelenkinstabilität (CIS) auf die posturale Kontrolle und muskuläre Aktivität – Studienprotokoll einer Pilotstudie

    Article • physioscience, October 2019, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  38. Perfusion of the skin’s microcirculation after cold‐water immersion (10°C) and partial‐body cryotherapy (−135°C)

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, April 2019, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  39. Questioning the “SPIN and SNOUT” rule in clinical testing

    Article • Archives of Physiotherapy, March 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  40. A novel application of strain sonoelastography can detect changes in Achilles tendon elasticity during isometric contractions of increasing intensity

    Article • Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, January 2019, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  41. Akute Effekte von TH4- Brustwirbelsäulenmobilisations­techniken auf das sympathische Nervensystem – eine Cross-over-Machbarkeitsstudie

    Article • Praxis, October 2018, Hogrefe Publishing Group

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  42. Anthropometric Properties versus Physical Performance in Rugby ::union:: Forwards and Backs - A Systematic Review

    Article • Annals of Applied Sport Science, July 2018, CMV Verlag

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  43. Theoretical and empirical appraisal of differential motor learning: systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Article • May 2018, Center for Open Science

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  44. Energy expenditure during an exercise training session for cardiac patients

    Article • Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, March 2018, Canadian Science Publishing

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  45. Relationship between Isometric Muscle Force and Fractal Dimension of Surface Electromyogram

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor Marco Barbero, Dr Ron Clijsen, Mr Matteo Beretta-Piccoli, Dr. Gennaro Boccia

  46. Thermal Therapy in Patients Suffering from Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain—A Systematic Review

    Article • International Journal of Clinical Medicine, January 2018, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  47. Cold-water or partial-body cryotherapy? Comparison of physiological responses and recovery following muscle damage

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, December 2017, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  48. Home-Based Virtual Reality-Augmented Training Improves Lower Limb Muscle Strength, Balance, and Functional Mobility following Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

    Article • Frontiers in Neurology, November 2017, Frontiers

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  49. Anthropometric and performance characteristics of the German rugby union 7s team

    Article • The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, October 2017, Edizioni Minerva Medica

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  50. Evaluation and review of body fluids saliva, sweat and tear compared to biochemical hydration assessment markers within blood and urine

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  51. Changes in balance coordination and transfer to an unlearned balance task after slackline training: a self-organizing map analysis

    Article • Experimental Brain Research, August 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  52. Effects of low-level laser therapy on pain in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, August 2017, Edizioni Minerva Medica

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  53. Evolution of the methodological quality of controlled clinical trials for myofascial trigger point treatments for the period 1978–2015: A systematic review

    Article • Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, August 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  54. Non-invasive Assessments of Subjective and Objective Recovery Characteristics Following an Exhaustive Jump Protocol

    Article • Journal of Visualized Experiments, June 2017, MyJove Corporation

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  55. The effect of local skin cooling before a sustained, submaximal isometric contraction on fatigue and isometric quadriceps femoris performance: A randomized controlled trial

    Article • Journal of Thermal Biology, April 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  56. Test-retest reliability of muscle fiber conduction velocity and fractal dimension of surface EMG during isometric contractions

    Article • Physiological Measurement, March 2017, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  57. Can parameters of the helical axis be measured reliably during active cervical movements?

    Article • Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, February 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  58. Event-Specific Body Characteristics of Elite Alpine Skiers in Relation to International Rankings

    Article • Advances in Anthropology, January 2017, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  59. Intra-seasonal Variability of Ball Speed and Coordination of Two Team-Handball Throwing Techniques in Elite Male Adolescent Players.

    Article • International Journal of Computer Science in Sport, July 2016, De Gruyter

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  60. Estimation of sweat rates during cycling exercise by means of the closed chamber condenser technology

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, June 2016, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  61. Validity of the twitch interpolation technique for the assessment of quadriceps neuromuscular asymmetries

    Article • Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, June 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  62. Real-time sonoelastography using an external reference material: test–retest reliability of healthy Achilles tendons

    Article • Skeletal Radiology, April 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  63. Myoelectric Manifestations of Fatigue after ACL Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study after Postoperative Rehabilitation

    Article • Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, April 2016, MDPI AG

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  64. Test-retest Reliability in Reporting the Pain Induced by a Pain Provocation Test: Further Validation of a Novel Approach for Pain Drawing Acquisition and Analysis

    Article • Pain Practice, March 2016, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  65. Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points in Spinal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, February 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  66. Differences in ball speed and three-dimensional kinematics between male and female handball players during a standing throw with run-up

    Article • BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, November 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  67. The Effect of Post-Exercise Cryotherapy on Recovery Characteristics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • PLOS One, September 2015, PLOS

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  68. Evaluation of Central and Peripheral Fatigue in the Quadriceps Using Fractal Dimension and Conduction Velocity in Young Females

    Article • PLOS One, April 2015, PLOS

    Mr Matteo Beretta-Piccoli, Dr Ron Clijsen

  69. Robot-assisted walking with the Lokomat: The influence of different levels of guidance force on thorax and pelvis kinematics

    Article • Clinical Biomechanics, March 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  70. Body weight support during robot-assisted walking: Influence on the trunk and pelvis kinematics

    Article • NeuroRehabilitation, February 2015, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  71. The diclofenac skin reservoir after iontophoretic application

    Article • Drug Design Development and Therapy, February 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  72. Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy in Treatment of Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Physical Therapy, July 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  73. Analysis of 3D motion patterns with self-organising maps (SOM) and statistical parametric mapping (SPM): a methodological proposal

    Article • Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, July 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  74. Trunk muscle activity during walking in persons with multiple sclerosis: The influence of body weight support

    Article • NeuroRehabilitation, May 2014, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  75. Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging of the supraspinatus muscle: Intra- and interrater reliability of thickness and cross-sectional area

    Article • Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, April 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  76. Walking with robot assistance: the influence of body weight support on the trunk and pelvis kinematics

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, February 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  77. Anthropometrie der schweizerischen Junioren- und Elite-Judonationalmannschaft – eine deskriptive Studie

    Article • Sportverletzung · Sportschaden, December 2012, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  78. In vivo measurement of the 3D kinematics of the temporomandibular joint using miniaturized electromagnetic trackers: technical report

    Article • Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, December 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  79. Influence of the timing of ultrasound application on the penetration of corticosteroids

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, June 2012, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  80. Hydration measurements of the stratum corneum: comparison between the capacitance method (digital version of the Corneometer CM 825®) and the impedance method (Skicon‐200EX®)

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, August 2011, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  81. Schultereckgelenkverletzung Typ III – eine Herausforderung auch für die Physiotherapie!

    Article • Sportverletzung · Sportschaden, May 2011, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  82. The influence of stratum corneum hydration on body fat determination by bioelectrical impedance analysis

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, March 2011, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  83. Influence of probe application pressure on in vitro and in vivo capacitance (Corneometer CM 825®) and conductance (Skicon 200 EX®) measurements

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, February 2011, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  84. Auswirkung von Kompressionsstrümpfen auf die Ausdauerleistung während eines submaximalen Laufbandtests

    Article • Sportverletzung · Sportschaden, December 2010, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  85. Three‐dimensional glenohumeral arthrokinematics related to internal impingement in throwing athletes: Communication on six clinical cases

    Article • European Journal of Sport Science, November 2010, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  86. Segmentale Stabilisation zur Behandlung von lumbalen Rückenschmerzen: Ein systematisches Review

    Article • Sportverletzung · Sportschaden, March 2010, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  87. Changes of skin characteristics during and after local Parafango therapy as used in physiotherapy

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, July 2007, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen

  88. Determination of the in vivo bioavailability of iontophoretically delivered diclofenac using a methyl nicotinate skin inflammation assay

    Article • Skin Research and Technology, July 2006, Wiley

    Dr Ron Clijsen