Michel Coppieters
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Van der Boechorststraat 9, 1081 BT Amsterdam
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Michel is Professor at VU University Amsterdam. He coordinates the Master of Science in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Sciences. He directs the Neuropathic Pain Research Group, which aims to increase the evidence for the clinical diagnosis and management of neuropathic pain, and gain better insight in the pathophysiology of neuropathies. He is an instructor for the Neuro-Orthopaedic Institute (www.noigroup.com) and previously worked at The University of Queendland (Brisbane), Kathmandu & Leuven.
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- Preferred self-administered questionnaires to assess resilience, optimism, pain acceptance and social support in people with pain. A modified Delphi study
Preferred self-administered questionnaires to assess resilience, optimism, pain acceptance and social support in people with pain. A modified Delphi study
Schroeter, A. C., MacDonald, D. A., Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., Goubert, L., Kendall, E. & Coppieters, M. W., 9 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.).Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Reliability and validity of assessment methods available in primary care for bladder outlet obstruction and benign prostatic obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review
Reliability and validity of assessment methods available in primary care for bladder outlet obstruction and benign prostatic obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review
Vredeveld, T., van Benten, E., Beekmans, R. E. P. M., Koops, M. P., Ket, J. C. F., Mollema, J., Ramaekers, S. P. J., Pool, J. J. M., Coppieters, M. W. & Pool-Goudzwaard, A. L., 29 Apr 2022, In: BMJ Open. 12, 4, p. 1-16 16 p., e056234.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Classically conditioned modulation of pain depends on stimulus intensity
Classically conditioned modulation of pain depends on stimulus intensity
Harvie, D. S., Poolman, E. Y., Madden, V. J., Olthof, N. A. & Coppieters, M. W., Apr 2022, In: Experimental Brain Research. 240, 4, p. 1151-1158 8 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Feasibility study protocol of the PainChek app to assess the efficacy of a social robot intervention for people with dementia
Feasibility study protocol of the PainChek app to assess the efficacy of a social robot intervention for people with dementia
Pu, L., Coppieters, M. W., Byrnes, J., Jones, C., Smalbrugge, M., Todorovic, M. & Moyle, W., Feb 2022, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 78, 2, p. 587-594 8 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Local and remote immune-mediated inflammation after mild peripheral nerve compression in rats
Local and remote immune-mediated inflammation after mild peripheral nerve compression in rats
Schmid, A. B., Coppieters, M. W., Ruitenberg, M. J. & McLachlan, E. M., Jul 2013, In: Journal of neuropathology and experimental neurology. 72, 7, p. 662-680Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Mirror therapy, graded motor imagery and virtual illusion for the management of chronic pain
Mirror therapy, graded motor imagery and virtual illusion for the management of chronic pain
Plumbe, L., Peters, S., Bennett, S., Vicenzino, B. & Coppieters, M. W., 31 Jan 2013, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2013, 1, CD010329.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Baseline characteristics of patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain predict the likely response to neural tissue management
Baseline characteristics of patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain predict the likely response to neural tissue management
Nee, R. J., Vicenzino, B., Jull, G. A., Cleland, J. A. & Coppieters, M. W., 2013, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 43, 6, p. 379-391Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Impact of movement sequencing on sciatic and tibial nerve strain and excursion during the straight leg raise test in embalmed cadavers
Impact of movement sequencing on sciatic and tibial nerve strain and excursion during the straight leg raise test in embalmed cadavers
Boyd, B. S., Topp, K. S. & Coppieters, M. W., 2013, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 43, 6, p. 398-403Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Description, reliability and validity of a novel method to measure carpal tunnel pressure in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Description, reliability and validity of a novel method to measure carpal tunnel pressure in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Coppieters, M. W., Schmid, A. B., Kubler, P. A. & Hodges, P. W., Dec 2012, In: Manual Therapy. 17, 6, p. 589-592Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Left/right judgment of body parts is selectively impaired in patients with unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome
Left/right judgment of body parts is selectively impaired in patients with unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome
Schmid, A. B. & Coppieters, M. W., Sep 2012, In: Clinical Journal of Pain. 28, 7, p. 615-622Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Effect of splinting and exercise on intraneural edema of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome-an MRI study to reveal therapeutic mechanisms
Effect of splinting and exercise on intraneural edema of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome-an MRI study to reveal therapeutic mechanisms
Schmid, A. B., Elliott, J. M., Strudwick, M. W., Little, M. & Coppieters, M. W., Aug 2012, In: Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 30, 8, p. 1343-1350Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Neural tissue management provides immediate clinically relevant benefits without harmful effects for patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain: A randomised trial
Neural tissue management provides immediate clinically relevant benefits without harmful effects for patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain: A randomised trial
Nee, R. J., Vicenzino, B., Jull, G. A., Cleland, J. A. & Coppieters, M. W., Mar 2012, In: Journal of Physiotherapy. 58, 1, p. 23-31Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Can widespread hypersensitivity in carpal tunnel syndrome be substantiated if neck and arm pain are absent?
Can widespread hypersensitivity in carpal tunnel syndrome be substantiated if neck and arm pain are absent?
Schmid, A. B., Soon, B. T., Wasner, G. & Coppieters, M. W., 2012, In: European journal of pain (London, England). 16, 2, p. 217-228Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- The double crush syndrome revisited - A Delphi study to reveal current expert views on mechanisms underlying dual nerve disorders
The double crush syndrome revisited - A Delphi study to reveal current expert views on mechanisms underlying dual nerve disorders
Schmid, A. B. & Coppieters, M. W., Dec 2011, In: Manual Therapy. 16, 6, p. 557-562Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- A novel protocol to develop a prediction model that identifies patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain who benefit from the early introduction of neural tissue management
A novel protocol to develop a prediction model that identifies patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain who benefit from the early introduction of neural tissue management
Nee, R. J., Vicenzino, B., Jull, G. A., Cleland, J. A. & Coppieters, M. W., Sep 2011, In: Contemporary Clinical Trials. 32, 5, p. 760-770Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- En bloc control of deep and superficial thoracic muscles in sagittal loading and unloading of the trunk
En bloc control of deep and superficial thoracic muscles in sagittal loading and unloading of the trunk
Lee, L-J., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., Apr 2011, In: Gait and Posture. 33, 4, p. 588-593Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Impact of order of movement on nerve strain and longitudinal excursion: A biomechanical study with implications for neurodynamic test sequencing
Impact of order of movement on nerve strain and longitudinal excursion: A biomechanical study with implications for neurodynamic test sequencing
Nee, R. J., Yang, C-H., Liang, C-C., Tseng, G-F. & Coppieters, M. W., Aug 2010, In: Manual Therapy. 15, 4, p. 376-381Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Experimentally induced low back pain from hypertonic saline injections into lumbar interspinous ligament and erector spinae muscle
Experimentally induced low back pain from hypertonic saline injections into lumbar interspinous ligament and erector spinae muscle
Tsao, H., Tucker, K. J., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., Jul 2010, In: Pain. 150, 1, p. 167-172Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Changes in sitting posture induce multiplanar changes in chest wall shape and motion with breathing
Changes in sitting posture induce multiplanar changes in chest wall shape and motion with breathing
Lee, L-J., Chang, A. T., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., 31 Mar 2010, In: Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology. 170, 3, p. 236-245Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Immediate effects of co-contraction training on motor control of the trunk muscles in people with recurrent low back pain
Immediate effects of co-contraction training on motor control of the trunk muscles in people with recurrent low back pain
Hall, L., Tsao, H., MacDonald, D., Coppieters, M. & Hodges, P. W., Oct 2009, In: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 19, 5, p. 763-773Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Reliability and Size of the Measurement Error when Determining the Cross-Sectional Area of the Tibial Nerve at the Tarsal Tunnel with Ultrasonography
Reliability and Size of the Measurement Error when Determining the Cross-Sectional Area of the Tibial Nerve at the Tarsal Tunnel with Ultrasonography
Alshami, A. M., Cairns, C. W., Wylie, B. K., Souvlis, T. & Coppieters, M. W., Jul 2009, In: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. 35, 7, p. 1098-1102Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Anticipatory postural adjustments to arm movement reveal complex control of paraspinal muscles in the thorax
Anticipatory postural adjustments to arm movement reveal complex control of paraspinal muscles in the thorax
Lee, L-J., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., Feb 2009, In: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 19, 1, p. 46-54Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Sensorimotor Deficits Remain Despite Resolution of Symptoms Using Conservative Treatment in Patients With Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sensorimotor Deficits Remain Despite Resolution of Symptoms Using Conservative Treatment in Patients With Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Bisset, L. M., Coppieters, M. W. & Vicenzino, B., Jan 2009, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 90, 1, p. 1-8Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Different nerve-gliding exercises induce different magnitudes of median nerve longitudinal excursion: An in vivo study using dynamic ultrasound imaging
Different nerve-gliding exercises induce different magnitudes of median nerve longitudinal excursion: An in vivo study using dynamic ultrasound imaging
Coppieters, M. W., Hough, A. D. & Dilley, A., 2009, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 39, 3, p. 164-171Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Reliability of clinical tests to evaluate nerve function and mechanosensitivity of the upper limb peripheral nervous system
Reliability of clinical tests to evaluate nerve function and mechanosensitivity of the upper limb peripheral nervous system
Schmid, A. B., Brunner, F., Luomajoki, H., Held, U., Bachmann, L. M., Künzer, S. & Coppieters, M. W., 2009, In: BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 10, 11.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Do 'sliders' slide and 'tensioners' tension? An analysis of neurodynamic techniques and considerations regarding their application
Do 'sliders' slide and 'tensioners' tension? An analysis of neurodynamic techniques and considerations regarding their application
Coppieters, M. W. & Butler, D. S., Jun 2008, In: Manual Therapy. 13, 3, p. 213-221Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Patients with chronic tension-type headache demonstrate increased mechano-sensitivity of the supra-orbital nerve
Patients with chronic tension-type headache demonstrate increased mechano-sensitivity of the supra-orbital nerve
Fernández-De-Las-Peñas, C., Coppieters, M. W., Cuadrado, M. L. & Pareja, J. A., Apr 2008, In: Headache. 48, 4, p. 570-577Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Is balance different in women with and without stress urinary incontinence?
Is balance different in women with and without stress urinary incontinence?
Smith, M. D., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., 2008, In: Neurourology and Urodynamics. 27, 1, p. 71-78Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Strain in the tibial and plantar nerves with foot and ankle movements and the influence of adjacent joint positions
Strain in the tibial and plantar nerves with foot and ankle movements and the influence of adjacent joint positions
Alshami, A. M., Babri, A. S., Souvlis, T. & Coppieters, M. W., 2008, In: Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 24, 4, p. 368-376Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Strain and excursion of the sciatic nerve in the dog: Biomechanical considerations in the development of a clinical test for increased neural mechanosensitivity
Strain and excursion of the sciatic nerve in the dog: Biomechanical considerations in the development of a clinical test for increased neural mechanosensitivity
Babbage, C. S., Coppieters, M. W. & McGowan, C. M., Sep 2007, In: Veterinary Journal. 174, 2, p. 330-336Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Longitudinal excursion and strain in the median nerve during novel nerve gliding exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome
Longitudinal excursion and strain in the median nerve during novel nerve gliding exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome
Coppieters, M. W. & Alshami, A. M., Jul 2007, In: Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 25, 7, p. 972-980Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Biomechanical evaluation of two clinical tests for plantar heel pain: The dorsiflexion-eversion test for tarsal tunnel syndrome and the windlass test for plantar fasciitis
Biomechanical evaluation of two clinical tests for plantar heel pain: The dorsiflexion-eversion test for tarsal tunnel syndrome and the windlass test for plantar fasciitis
Alshami, A. M., Babri, A. S., Souvlis, T. & Coppieters, M. W., Apr 2007, In: Foot and Ankle International. 28, 4, p. 499-505Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Postural response of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in women with and without incontinence
Postural response of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in women with and without incontinence
Smith, M. D., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., 2007, In: Neurourology and Urodynamics. 26, 3, p. 377-385Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Postural activity of the pelvic floor muscles is delayed during rapid arm movements in women with stress urinary incontinence
Postural activity of the pelvic floor muscles is delayed during rapid arm movements in women with stress urinary incontinence
Smith, M. D., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., 2007, In: International Urogynecology Journal. 18, 8, p. 901-911Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- An Experimental Pain Model to Investigate the Specificity of the Neurodynamic Test for the Median Nerve in the Differential Diagnosis of Hand Symptoms
An Experimental Pain Model to Investigate the Specificity of the Neurodynamic Test for the Median Nerve in the Differential Diagnosis of Hand Symptoms
Coppieters, M. W., Alshami, A. M. & Hodges, P. W., Oct 2006, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 87, 10, p. 1412-1417Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Do you know where your arm is if you think your head has moved?
Do you know where your arm is if you think your head has moved?
Knox, J. J., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., Aug 2006, In: Experimental Brain Research. 173, 1, p. 94-101Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Strain and excursion of the sciatic, tibial and plantar nerves during a modified straight leg raising test
Strain and excursion of the sciatic, tibial and plantar nerves during a modified straight leg raising test
Coppieters, M. W., Alshami, A. M., Babri, A. S., Souvlis, T., Kippers, V. & Hodges, P. W., 2006, In: Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 24, 9, p. 1883-1889Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Effect of experimentally induced low back pain on postural sway with breathing
Effect of experimentally induced low back pain on postural sway with breathing
Smith, M., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., Sep 2005, In: Experimental Brain Research. 166, 1, p. 109-117Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Differential activation of the thoracic multifidus and longissimus thoracis during trunk rotation
Differential activation of the thoracic multifidus and longissimus thoracis during trunk rotation
Lee, L-J., Coppieters, M. W. & Hodges, P. W., 15 Apr 2005, In: SPINE. 30, 8, p. 870-876Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- The impact of neurodynamic testing on the perception of experimentally induced muscle pain
The impact of neurodynamic testing on the perception of experimentally induced muscle pain
Coppieters, M. W., Kurz, K., Mortensen, T. E., Richards, N. L., Skaret, I. Å., McLaughlin, L. M. & Hodges, P. W., Feb 2005, In: Manual Therapy. 10, 1, p. 52-60Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Incorporating nerve-gliding techniques in the conservative treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome
Incorporating nerve-gliding techniques in the conservative treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome
Coppieters, M. W., Bartholomeeusen, K. E. & Stappaerts, K. H., Nov 2004, In: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 27, 9, p. 560-568Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- The immediate effects of a cervical lateral glide treatment technique in patients with neurogenic cervicobrachial pain
The immediate effects of a cervical lateral glide treatment technique in patients with neurogenic cervicobrachial pain
Coppieters, M. W., Stappaerts, K. H., Wouters, L. L. & Janssens, K., 1 Jul 2003, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 33, 7, p. 369-378Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Aberrant protective force generation during neural provocation testing and the effect of treatment in patients with neurogenic cervicobrachial pain
Aberrant protective force generation during neural provocation testing and the effect of treatment in patients with neurogenic cervicobrachial pain
Coppieters, M. W., Stappaerts, K. H., Wouters, L. L. & Janssens, K., 2003, In: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 26, 2, p. 99-106Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Positioning in anesthesiology
Positioning in anesthesiology
Coppieters, M. W., Van De Velde, M. & Stappaerts, K. H., 2002, In: Anesthesiology. 97, 1, p. 75-81Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Reliability of detecting 'onset of pain' and 'submaximal pain' during neural provocation testing of the upper quadrant.
Reliability of detecting 'onset of pain' and 'submaximal pain' during neural provocation testing of the upper quadrant.
Coppieters, M., Stappaerts, K., Janssens, K. & Jull, G., 2002, In: Physiotherapy Research International. 7, 3, p. 146-156Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Addition of test components during neurodynamic testing: Effect on range of motion and sensory responses
Addition of test components during neurodynamic testing: Effect on range of motion and sensory responses
Coppieters, M. W., Stappaerts, K. H., Everaert, D. G. & Staes, F. F., 2001, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 31, 5, p. 226-235Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Shoulder girdle elevation during neurodynamic testing: An assessable sign?
Shoulder girdle elevation during neurodynamic testing: An assessable sign?
Coppieters, M. W., Stappaerts, K. H., Staes, F. F. & Everaert, D. G., 2001, In: Manual Therapy. 6, 2, p. 88-96Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Comparison of self-administration and face-to-face interview for surveys of low back pain in adolescents
Comparison of self-administration and face-to-face interview for surveys of low back pain in adolescents
Staes, F., Stappaerts, K., Vertommen, H., Nuyens, G., Coppieters, M. & Everaert, D., 2000, In: Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics. 89, 11, p. 1352-1357Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- A qualitative assessment of shoulder girdle elevation during the upper limb tension test 1
A qualitative assessment of shoulder girdle elevation during the upper limb tension test 1
Coppieters, M. W. J., Stappaerts, K. H., Everaert, D. G. M. & Staes, F. F. G. M., 1999, In: Manual Therapy. 4, 1, p. 33-38Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Reproducibility of a survey questionnaire for the investigation of low back problems in adolescents
Reproducibility of a survey questionnaire for the investigation of low back problems in adolescents
Staes, F., Stappaerts, K., Vertommen, H., Everaert, D. & Coppieters, M., 1999, In: Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics. 88, 11, p. 1269-1273Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
