Niels Wedderkopp

Summary

Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark
Country: Denmark

Publications

  1. ncbi Study protocol. The Childhood Health, Activity, and Motor Performance School Study Denmark (The CHAMPS-study DK)
    Niels Wedderkopp
    Centre of Research in Childhood Health, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK 5230, Odense M, Denmark
    BMC Pediatr 12:128. 2012
  2. ncbi Rest versus exercise as treatment for patients with low back pain and Modic changes. A randomized controlled clinical trial
    Rikke K Jensen
    Research Department, Spine Centre of Southern Denmark, Hospital Lillebaelt, Middelfart, Denmark
    BMC Med 10:22. 2012
  3. ncbi Comparison between data obtained through real-time data capture by SMS and a retrospective telephone interview
    Bendt Johansen
    The Department of Research, The Spine Center, Hospital Lillebaelt, Oestre Hougvej 55, 5500 Middelfart, Denmark
    Chiropr Osteopat 18:10. 2010
  4. ncbi High-level physical activity in childhood seems to protect against low back pain in early adolescence
    N Wedderkopp
    The Back Research Center, Hospital of Funen, Part of Clinical Locomotion Science, University of Southern Denmark, Ringe, Denmark
    Spine J 9:134-41. 2009
  5. ncbi Back pain reporting in young girls appears to be puberty-related
    Niels Wedderkopp
    The Back Research Center, Backcenter Funen, Lindevej 5, 5750 Ringe, Denmark
    BMC Musculoskelet Disord 6:52. 2005
  6. ncbi Secular trends in physical fitness and obesity in Danish 9-year-old girls and boys: Odense School Child Study and Danish substudy of the European Youth Heart Study
    N Wedderkopp
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University, Odense NV, Denmark
    Scand J Med Sci Sports 14:150-5. 2004
  7. ncbi Comparison of two intervention programmes in young female players in European handball--with and without ankle disc
    N Wedderkopp
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Odense University, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
    Scand J Med Sci Sports 13:371-5. 2003
  8. ncbi No evidence for presence of bacteria in modic type I changes
    N Wedderkopp
    Back Research Center, Hospital of Funen, part of Clinical Locomotion Science Group, Ringe, Denmark
    Acta Radiol 50:65-70. 2009
  9. ncbi Cardiovascular disease risk factors and blood pressure response during exercise in healthy children and adolescents: the European Youth Heart Study
    Niels C Møller
    Centre for Research in Childhood Health, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Univ of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense, Denmark
    J Appl Physiol 109:1125-32. 2010
  10. ncbi Cycling to school and cardiovascular risk factors: a longitudinal study
    Lars Bo Andersen
    Center for Research in Childhood Health, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
    J Phys Act Health 8:1025-33. 2011

Detail Information

Publications30

  1. ncbi Study protocol. The Childhood Health, Activity, and Motor Performance School Study Denmark (The CHAMPS-study DK)
    Niels Wedderkopp
    Centre of Research in Childhood Health, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK 5230, Odense M, Denmark
    BMC Pediatr 12:128. 2012
    ....
  2. ncbi Rest versus exercise as treatment for patients with low back pain and Modic changes. A randomized controlled clinical trial
    Rikke K Jensen
    Research Department, Spine Centre of Southern Denmark, Hospital Lillebaelt, Middelfart, Denmark
    BMC Med 10:22. 2012
    ....
  3. ncbi Comparison between data obtained through real-time data capture by SMS and a retrospective telephone interview
    Bendt Johansen
    The Department of Research, The Spine Center, Hospital Lillebaelt, Oestre Hougvej 55, 5500 Middelfart, Denmark
    Chiropr Osteopat 18:10. 2010
    ....
  4. ncbi High-level physical activity in childhood seems to protect against low back pain in early adolescence
    N Wedderkopp
    The Back Research Center, Hospital of Funen, Part of Clinical Locomotion Science, University of Southern Denmark, Ringe, Denmark
    Spine J 9:134-41. 2009
    ..The evidence on the impact of physical activity on back pain in children and adolescents has been contradicting. It has also been shown that the physical activity cannot accurately be estimated in children using questionnaires...
  5. ncbi Back pain reporting in young girls appears to be puberty-related
    Niels Wedderkopp
    The Back Research Center, Backcenter Funen, Lindevej 5, 5750 Ringe, Denmark
    BMC Musculoskelet Disord 6:52. 2005
    ..The objective of this study was to establish whether the onset of puberty is associated with back pain reporting in young girls...
  6. ncbi Secular trends in physical fitness and obesity in Danish 9-year-old girls and boys: Odense School Child Study and Danish substudy of the European Youth Heart Study
    N Wedderkopp
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University, Odense NV, Denmark
    Scand J Med Sci Sports 14:150-5. 2004
    ..Monitoring of changes in fitness and obesity in the population is important for preventive strategies, and the aim of this study was to analyse the secular trends in fitness and body composition in Danish children...
  7. ncbi Comparison of two intervention programmes in young female players in European handball--with and without ankle disc
    N Wedderkopp
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Odense University, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
    Scand J Med Sci Sports 13:371-5. 2003
    ..The aim of this study was to compare a programme with ankle disc and functional strength training with a programme with functional strength training only...
  8. ncbi No evidence for presence of bacteria in modic type I changes
    N Wedderkopp
    Back Research Center, Hospital of Funen, part of Clinical Locomotion Science Group, Ringe, Denmark
    Acta Radiol 50:65-70. 2009
    ....
  9. ncbi Cardiovascular disease risk factors and blood pressure response during exercise in healthy children and adolescents: the European Youth Heart Study
    Niels C Møller
    Centre for Research in Childhood Health, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Univ of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense, Denmark
    J Appl Physiol 109:1125-32. 2010
    ..The positive relationship observed between aerobic fitness and SBP response in girls remains unexplainable for us, although post hoc analyses revealed that it was the case in the ninth graders only...
  10. ncbi Cycling to school and cardiovascular risk factors: a longitudinal study
    Lars Bo Andersen
    Center for Research in Childhood Health, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
    J Phys Act Health 8:1025-33. 2011
    ..Transport to school occur twice a day and could improve cardiovascular health in children. Commuter cycling is associated with lower mortality and cardiovascular disease rate in adults, but limited evidence exists in children...
  11. ncbi The association between aerobic fitness and physical activity in children and adolescents: the European youth heart study
    Peter Lund Kristensen
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
    Eur J Appl Physiol 110:267-75. 2010
    ..However, the study also indicates that inactive children can achieve notable increase in aerobic fitness by increasing their habitual physical activity level. A potential physiological explanation for these results is highlighted...
  12. ncbi Prevalence and tracking of back pain from childhood to adolescence
    Per Kjaer
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Part of Clinical Locomotion Network, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK 5230, Odense, Denmark
    BMC Musculoskelet Disord 12:98. 2011
    ....
  13. ncbi Back pain in children: no association with objectively measured level of physical activity
    Niels Wedderkopp
    Institute of Sports Sciences and Clinical Biomechanics, Odense University, Denmark
    Spine 28:2019-24; discussion 2024. 2003
    ..Simple self-reported levels of physical activity and inactivity cannot be used meaningfully on young people in back pain research...
  14. ncbi Tracking and prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors across socio-economic classes: a longitudinal substudy of the European Youth Heart Study
    Peter L Kristensen
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
    BMC Public Health 6:20. 2006
    ..Furthermore the study investigates whether social class differences in the prevalence of overweight and low physical fitness exist or develop within the age range from childhood to adolescence...
  15. ncbi Between-school variation in physical activity, aerobic fitness, and organized sports participation: a multi-level analysis
    Peter L Kristensen
    Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
    J Sports Sci 31:188-95. 2013
    ....
  16. ncbi Unit-specific calibration of Actigraph accelerometers in a mechanical setup - is it worth the effort? The effect on random output variation caused by technical inter-instrument variability in the laboratory and in the field
    Niels C Moeller
    Institute of Sport Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
    BMC Med Res Methodol 8:19. 2008
    ..Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to calculate and apply unit-specific calibration factors in multiple accelerometers in order to examine the impact on random output variation caused by inter-instrument variability...
  17. ncbi Occurrence and co-existence of localized musculoskeletal symptoms and findings in work-attending orchestra musicians - an exploratory cross-sectional study
    Helene M Paarup
    Research Unit of Occupational and Environmental Health, Institute of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
    BMC Res Notes 5:541. 2012
    ..Due to ergonomic exposure musicians are at risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the neck, back, and upper extremities. The literature confirms musculoskeletal problems in these anatomic regions among orchestra musicians...
  18. ncbi Prevalence and consequences of musculoskeletal symptoms in symphony orchestra musicians vary by gender: a cross-sectional study
    Helene M Paarup
    Research Unit of Occupational and Environmental Health, Institute of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
    BMC Musculoskelet Disord 12:223. 2011
    ..The objective of this study was therefore to investigate the prevalence, duration and consequences of musculoskeletal symptoms in professional symphony orchestra musicians...
  19. ncbi The Nordic Subpopulation Research Programme: prediction of treatment outcome in patients with low back pain treated by chiropractors--does the psychological profile matter?
    Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde
    Department of Research, Spine Center, Hospital Lillebaelt, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
    Chiropr Osteopat 17:14. 2009
    ..It is not known to what degree outcome among chiropractic patients is affected by psychological factors...
  20. ncbi Reexamination of validity and reliability of the CSA monitor in walking and running
    Søren Brage
    Institute of Sport Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Main Campus, Odense University, Odense, Denmark
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 35:1447-54. 2003
    ..To evaluate the reliability and validity of the CSA (model 7164) accelerometer (MTI) in a wide walking-running speed range in laboratory and field...
  21. ncbi Back pain reporting in children and adolescents: the impact of parents' educational level
    Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde
    , Postbox 142, , Denmark
    J Manipulative Physiol Ther 25:216-20. 2002
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Further research in this area requires a more ingenious approach such as use of more socially heterogeneous study populations than those usually found in Denmark...
  22. ncbi Physical activity levels and patterns of 9- and 15-yr-old European children
    Chris J Riddoch
    Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 36:86-92. 2004
    ..Very limited physical activity data exist that have been collected from representative samples of children and even fewer data collected where physical activity has been measured using objective methods...
  23. ncbi Features of the metabolic syndrome are associated with objectively measured physical activity and fitness in Danish children: the European Youth Heart Study (EYHS)
    Søren Brage
    Institute of Sport and Health Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense
    Diabetes Care 27:2141-8. 2004
    ..The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the metabolic syndrome and objectively measured physical activity and whether fitness modified this relationship...
  24. ncbi Association of socioeconomic position with insulin resistance among children from Denmark, Estonia, and Portugal: cross sectional study
    Debbie A Lawlor
    Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 2PR
    BMJ 331:183. 2005
    ....
  25. ncbi Association between back pain and physical fitness in adolescents
    Lars Bo Andersen
    Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
    Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 31:1740-4. 2006
    ..A cross-sectional study of 9413 adolescents...
  26. ncbi Active travel to school and cardiovascular fitness in Danish children and adolescents
    Ashley R Cooper
    Department of Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 38:1724-31. 2006
    ..The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the way that children and adolescents travel to school is associated with level of cardiovascular fitness...
  27. ncbi Physical activity levels of children who walk, cycle, or are driven to school
    Ashley R Cooper
    Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Bristol, UK
    Am J Prev Med 29:179-84. 2005
    ..Active commuting to school by walking or bicycle is widely promoted to increase children's physical activity. However, there is little data to describe the impact that travel mode, and in particular cycling, may have on activity levels...
  28. ncbi GB virus C epidemiology in Denmark: different routes of transmission in children and low- and high-risk adults
    Peer B Christensen
    Departement C of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
    J Med Virol 70:156-62. 2003
    ..Blood borne transmission plays a role among health care workers and injecting drug users and GBV-C should be further evaluated as a surrogate marker for professional blood exposure...
  29. ncbi [Injured elderly victims of bag-snatching treated at Odense University Hospital 1996-2000]
    Christian Faergemann
    Odense Universitetshospital, Ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling O, Ulykkes Analyse Gruppen, DK 5000 Odense
    Ugeskr Laeger 164:2768-71. 2002
    ..In recent years, a number of elderly patients have been treated at the Odense University Hospital following injuries caused by bag-snatching. The aim of this study was to discover how many of elderly patients sustained such injuries...
  30. ncbi Preventing back pain
    Niels Wedderkopp
    BMJ 336:398. 2008