Notwithstanding the healthy influence of sporting activities on risk factors, in particular those
of cardiovascular disease, it is becoming increasingly apparent that sports can present a …

Background: The enormous socioeconomic burden of low back pain emphasises the need
for effective management of this problem, especially in an occupational context. To address …

Low back pain is a major medical and social problem associated with disability, work
absenteeism and high costs. Given the impact of the problem, there is a need for effective …

In order to validate the “Maximal Multistage 20 Meter Shuttle Run Test” by Leger and
Lambert (1982)(20-MST) as an estimate of maximal aerobic power (̇ V_ O _ 2 max) and to …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a health education intervention on
running injuries. The intervention consisted of information on, and the sub sequent …

Background: Low back pain is a common medical and social problem frequently associated
with disability and absence from work. However, data on effective return to work after …

Abstract Background. Treatment of Toxoplasma gondii infection acquired during pregnancy
differs in many countries. In Germany, spiramycin is given until the 16th week of pregnancy …

Background. Data on the economic impact of Lyme borreliosis (LB) on European health care
systems is scarce. This project focused on the epidemiology and costs for laboratory testing …

Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an mHealth intervention
(intervention using mobile technology) consisting of tailored advice regarding exposure to …

To improve serodiagnostic methods for the diagnosis of acute toxoplasmosis during
pregnancy, a new test system has been developed and evaluated based on the use of …