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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- Patient expectations about a clinical diagnostic test may influence the clinician's test interpretation
Patient expectations about a clinical diagnostic test may influence the clinician's test interpretation
Coppieters, M. W., Rehn, B. & Plinsinga, M. L., Aug 2021, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 54, p. 1-7 7 p., 102387.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Left/right discrimination is not impaired in people with unilateral chronic Achilles tendinopathy
Left/right discrimination is not impaired in people with unilateral chronic Achilles tendinopathy
Tompra, N., van Dieën, J. H., Plinsinga, M. L. & Coppieters, M. W., Aug 2021, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 54, p. 1-7 7 p., 102388.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Sense of effort is distorted in people with chronic low back pain
Sense of effort is distorted in people with chronic low back pain
Coppieters, M. W., Andersen, J., Selbæk, H., Herland, K., Ajja, R., Markussen, H. & Hodges, P. W., Jun 2021, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 53, p. 1-6 6 p., 102376.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Diagnostic accuracy of patient interview items and clinical tests for cervical radiculopathy
Diagnostic accuracy of patient interview items and clinical tests for cervical radiculopathy
Sleijser-Koehorst, M. L. S., Coppieters, M. W., Epping, R., Rooker, S., Verhagen, A. P. & Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., Jun 2021, In: Physiotherapy. 111, p. 74-82 9 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Using Visual Feedback Manipulation in Virtual Reality to Influence Pain-Free Range of Motion in People with Nonspecific Neck Pain
Using Visual Feedback Manipulation in Virtual Reality to Influence Pain-Free Range of Motion in People with Nonspecific Neck Pain
Kragting, M., Schuiling, S. F., Voogt, L., Pool-Goudzwaard, A. L. & Coppieters, M. W., Apr 2021, In: Pain Practice. 21, 4, p. 428-437 10 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- A Clinical Journey Mobile Health App for Perioperative Patients: Cross-sectional Study
A Clinical Journey Mobile Health App for Perioperative Patients: Cross-sectional Study
Willems, S. J., Coppieters, M. W., Pronk, Y., Diks, M. J. F., van der Heijden, K. W. A. P., Rooker, S. & Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., 8 Feb 2021, In: JMIR human factors. 8, 1, p. e20694 e20694.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- In patients eligible for meniscal surgery who first receive physical therapy, multivariable prognostic models cannot predict who will eventually undergo surgery
In patients eligible for meniscal surgery who first receive physical therapy, multivariable prognostic models cannot predict who will eventually undergo surgery
the ESCAPE Research Group, 7 Feb 2021, In: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Description and psychometric properties of a prototype to test tactile acuity in the neck
Description and psychometric properties of a prototype to test tactile acuity in the neck
Olthof, N. A., Harvie, D. S., Henderson, C., Thompson, B., Sharp, R., Craig-Ward, L., Weermeijer, J. D., Sterling, M., Moseley, G. L. & Coppieters, M. W., Feb 2021, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 51, p. 1-6 6 p., 102259.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Dutch language version of the Pictorial Fear of Activity Scale – Cervical
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Dutch language version of the Pictorial Fear of Activity Scale – Cervical
Kragting, M., Voogt, L., Neijenhuijs, K. I., Pool-Goudzwaard, A. L. & Coppieters, M. W., Dec 2020, In: BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 21, p. 1-11 11 p., 708.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Trunk stiffness decreases and trunk damping increases with experimental low back pain
Trunk stiffness decreases and trunk damping increases with experimental low back pain
van den Hoorn, W., Cholewicki, J., Coppieters, M. W., Klyne, D. M. & Hodges, P. W., 9 Nov 2020, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 112, p. 1-7 7 p., 110053.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Functional Outcomes of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Versus Physical Therapy for Degenerative Meniscal Tears Using a Patient-Specific Score: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Functional Outcomes of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Versus Physical Therapy for Degenerative Meniscal Tears Using a Patient-Specific Score: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ESCAPE Research Group, Oct 2020, In: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 8, 10, p. 2325967120954392Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Barriers and facilitators to ask for lower urinary tract symptoms in people with low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. A qualitative study
Barriers and facilitators to ask for lower urinary tract symptoms in people with low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. A qualitative study
Vredeveld, T., Eberlein, A., Ramaekers, S. P. J., Coppieters, M. W. & Pool-Goudzwaard, A. L., Aug 2020, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 48, p. 1-6 6 p., 102155.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- How do people in China think about causes of their back pain? A predominantly qualitative cross-sectional survey
How do people in China think about causes of their back pain? A predominantly qualitative cross-sectional survey
Li, Y., Coppieters, M. W., Setchell, J., Hodges, P. W. & Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., 21 Jul 2020, In: BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 21, 1, p. 1-21 21 p., 476.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Baseline Patient Characteristics Commonly Captured Before Surgery Do Not Accurately Predict Long-Term Outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy Followed by Physiotherapy
Baseline Patient Characteristics Commonly Captured Before Surgery Do Not Accurately Predict Long-Term Outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy Followed by Physiotherapy
Willems, S. J., Coppieters, M. W., Rooker, S., Heymans, M. W. & Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., 15 Jul 2020, In: Spine. 45, 14, p. E885-E891Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Group education, night splinting and home exercises reduce conversion to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicentre randomised trial
Group education, night splinting and home exercises reduce conversion to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a multicentre randomised trial
Lewis, K. J., Coppieters, M. W., Ross, L., Hughes, I., Vicenzino, B. & Schmid, A. B., Apr 2020, In: Journal of Physiotherapy. 66, 2, p. 97-104 8 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Preferred self-administered questionnaires to assess depression, anxiety and somatization in people with musculoskeletal pain: A modified Delphi study
Preferred self-administered questionnaires to assess depression, anxiety and somatization in people with musculoskeletal pain: A modified Delphi study
Bijker, L., Sleijser-Koehorst, M. L. S., Coppieters, M. W., Cuijpers, P. & Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., 1 Mar 2020, In: Journal of Pain. 21, 3-4, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Fluctuations in local and widespread mechanical sensitivity throughout the migraine cycle: a prospective longitudinal study
Fluctuations in local and widespread mechanical sensitivity throughout the migraine cycle: a prospective longitudinal study
Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., Coppieters, M. W., Durge, T. S. C. & Castien, R. F., 14 Feb 2020, In: Journal of Headache and Pain. 21, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., 16.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Identifying psychosocial characteristics that predict outcome to the UPLIFT programme for people with persistent back pain: Protocol for a prospective cohort study
Identifying psychosocial characteristics that predict outcome to the UPLIFT programme for people with persistent back pain: Protocol for a prospective cohort study
Thomson, H., Evans, K., Dearness, J., Kelley, J., Conway, K., Morris, C., Bisset, L., Scholten-Peeters, G., Cuijpers, P. & Coppieters, M. W., 10 Aug 2019, In: BMJ Open. 9, 8, p. 1-10 10 p., e028747.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Conservatieve behandeling van patienten met cervicale radiculopathie: Beloop en prognostische modellen
Conservatieve behandeling van patienten met cervicale radiculopathie: Beloop en prognostische modellen
Sleijser-Koehorst, M. L. S., Coppieters, M., Heymans, M. W., Rooker, S., Verhagen, A. P. & Scholten-Peeters, W. GM., 21 May 2019, In: FysioPraxis. 28, 4, p. 8-11 4 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
- Health-care providers' perspectives on factors influencing return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic conditions of the upper extremity
Health-care providers' perspectives on factors influencing return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic conditions of the upper extremity
Peters, S. E., Coppieters, M. W., Ross, M. & Johnston, V., 9 Mar 2019, In: Journal of Hand Therapy. 33, 1, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Preferred self-administered questionnaires to assess fear of movement, coping, self-efficacy and catastrophizing in patients with musculoskeletal pain: A modified Delphi study
Preferred self-administered questionnaires to assess fear of movement, coping, self-efficacy and catastrophizing in patients with musculoskeletal pain: A modified Delphi study
Sleijser-Koehorst, M. L. S., Bijker, L., Cuijpers, P., Scholten-Peeters, W. & Coppieters, M., Mar 2019, In: Pain. 160, 3, p. 600-606 7 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Altered pain processing in people with type I and II diabetes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of pain threshold and pain modulation mechanisms 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1103 Clinical Sciences 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1109 Neurosciences
Altered pain processing in people with type I and II diabetes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of pain threshold and pain modulation mechanisms 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1103 Clinical Sciences 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1109 Neurosciences
Sierra-Silvestre, E., Bisset, L. & Coppieters, M. W., 5 Dec 2018, In: Systematic Reviews. 7, p. 1-5 5 p., 222.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Naar een beter begrip van manueeltherapeutische verrichtingen: Is onderzoek naar werkingsmechanisme van manuele therapie zinvol?
Naar een beter begrip van manueeltherapeutische verrichtingen: Is onderzoek naar werkingsmechanisme van manuele therapie zinvol?
Scholten-Peeters, W. GM., Lutke Schipholt, I. J. M., Castien, R. F. & Coppieters, M. W. J., 14 Nov 2018, In: FysioPraxis. 27, 9, p. 42-43 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
- Clinical course and prognostic models for the conservative management of cervical radiculopathy: a prospective cohort study
Clinical course and prognostic models for the conservative management of cervical radiculopathy: a prospective cohort study
Sleijser-Koehorst, M. L. S., Coppieters, M. W., Heymans, M. W., Rooker, S., Verhagen, A. P. & Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., 1 Nov 2018, In: European Spine Journal. 27, 11, p. 2710-2719 10 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Multiple confounders influence the association between low-grade systemic inflammation and musculoskeletal pain. A call for a prudent interpretation of the literature
Multiple confounders influence the association between low-grade systemic inflammation and musculoskeletal pain. A call for a prudent interpretation of the literature
Lutke Schipholt, I. J., Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., Bontkes, H. J. & Coppieters, M. W., Nov 2018, In: The Spine Journal. 18, 11, p. 2162-2163 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Femoral nerve excursion with knee and neck movements in supine, sitting and side-lying slump: An in vivo study using ultrasound imaging
Femoral nerve excursion with knee and neck movements in supine, sitting and side-lying slump: An in vivo study using ultrasound imaging
Sierra-Silvestre, E., Bosello, F., Fernández-Carnero, J., Hoozemans, M. J. M. & Coppieters, M. W., 1 Oct 2018, In: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 37, p. 58-63 6 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Changes in spontaneous overt motor execution immediately after observing others’ painful action: two pilot studies
Changes in spontaneous overt motor execution immediately after observing others’ painful action: two pilot studies
Pool-Goudzwaard, A., Groeneveld, W., Coppieters, M. W. & Waterink, W., Aug 2018, In: Experimental Brain Research. 236, 8, p. 2333-2345 13 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Experts’ perspective on a definition for delayed return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic upper extremity disorders: Recommendations and implications
Experts’ perspective on a definition for delayed return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic upper extremity disorders: Recommendations and implications
Peters, S. E., Coppieters, M. W., Ross, M. & Johnston, V., Jul 2018, In: Journal of Hand Therapy. 31, 3, p. 315-321 7 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Geen causaal verband, wel opletten
Geen causaal verband, wel opletten
Hutting, N., Coppieters, M. W. J., Kerry, R. & Scholten-Peeters, W. GM., 18 Apr 2018, In: FysioPraxis. 27, 3, p. 34-35 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
- Onderzoek en Praktijk dichter bij elkaar: MSG Sciencenetwerk Fysiotherapie
Onderzoek en Praktijk dichter bij elkaar: MSG Sciencenetwerk Fysiotherapie
Scholten-Peeters, W. GM., Coppieters, M. W. J. & Castien, R. F., 14 Mar 2018, In: FysioPraxis. 27, 2, p. 26-28 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
- Considerations to improve the safety of cervical spine manual therapy
Considerations to improve the safety of cervical spine manual therapy
Hutting, N., Kerry, R., Coppieters, M. W. & Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., 1 Feb 2018, In: Musculoskeletal science & practice. 33, p. 41-45 5 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Facilitatory and inhibitory pain mechanisms are altered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Facilitatory and inhibitory pain mechanisms are altered in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Soon, B., Vicenzino, B., Schmid, A. B. & Coppieters, M. W., 1 Aug 2017, In: PLoS ONE. 12, 8, e0183252.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Expert consensus on facilitators and barriers to return-to-work following surgery for non-traumatic upper extremity conditions: A Delphi study
Expert consensus on facilitators and barriers to return-to-work following surgery for non-traumatic upper extremity conditions: A Delphi study
Peters, S. E., Johnston, V., Ross, M. & Coppieters, M. W., 1 Feb 2017, In: Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 42, 2, p. 127-136 10 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Perspectives from Employers, Insurers, Lawyers and Healthcare Providers on Factors that Influence Workers’ Return-to-Work Following Surgery for Non-Traumatic Upper Extremity Conditions
Perspectives from Employers, Insurers, Lawyers and Healthcare Providers on Factors that Influence Workers’ Return-to-Work Following Surgery for Non-Traumatic Upper Extremity Conditions
Peters, S. E., Coppieters, M. W., Ross, M. & Johnston, V., 2017, In: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 27, 3, p. 343-358Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Support and preferences for intermediate health care services for back and neck pain: a survey among members of the Dutch patient association for spinal pain
Support and preferences for intermediate health care services for back and neck pain: a survey among members of the Dutch patient association for spinal pain
Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., Coppieters, M., Berlo, D. Y., Pool-Goudzwaard, A. & Bernsmann, K., Oct 2016, In: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 22, 5, p. 726-731Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Education, night splinting and exercise versus usual care on recovery and conversion to surgery for people awaiting carpal tunnel surgery: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Education, night splinting and exercise versus usual care on recovery and conversion to surgery for people awaiting carpal tunnel surgery: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Lewis, K. J., Ross, L., Coppieters, M. W., Vicenzino, B. & Schmid, A. B., 1 Sep 2016, In: BMJ Open. 6, 9, 56.Research 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., 14 Apr 2016, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2016, 4, CD010329.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Development and validation of a method to measure lumbosacral motion using ultrasound imaging.
Development and validation of a method to measure lumbosacral motion using ultrasound imaging.
van den Hoorn, W., Coppieters, M. W. J., van Dieen, J. H. & Hodges, P. W., 2016, In: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. 42, 5, p. 1221-1229Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- A vertical mouse and ergonomic mouse pads alter wrist position but do not reduce carpal tunnel pressure in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
A vertical mouse and ergonomic mouse pads alter wrist position but do not reduce carpal tunnel pressure in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Schmid, A. B., Kubler, P. A., Johnston, V. & Coppieters, M. W. J., 2015, In: Applied Ergonomics. 47, p. 151-156Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- A modified straight leg raise test to differentiate between sural nerve pathology and Achilles tendinopathy. A cross-sectional cadaver study
A modified straight leg raise test to differentiate between sural nerve pathology and Achilles tendinopathy. A cross-sectional cadaver study
Coppieters, M. W. J., Crooke, J. L., Lawrenson, P. R., Khoo, S. J., Skulstad, T. & Bet-Or, Y., 2015, In: Manual Therapy. 20, 4, p. 587-591Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Excursion of the Sciatic Nerve During Nerve Mobilization Exercises: An In Vivo Cross-sectional Study Using Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging.
Excursion of the Sciatic Nerve During Nerve Mobilization Exercises: An In Vivo Cross-sectional Study Using Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging.
Coppieters, M. W. J., Andersen, L. S., Johansen, R., Giskegjerde, P. K., Høivik, M., Vestre, S. & Nee, R. J., 2015, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 45, 10, p. 731-737Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- The effectiveness of neural mobilizations in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review protocol.
The effectiveness of neural mobilizations in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review protocol.
Basson, A., Ellis, R., Stewart, A., Coppieters, M. W. J., Olivier, B. & Mudzi, W., 2015, In: JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports. 2015, 1Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Central pain processing is altered in people with Achilles tendinopathy.
Central pain processing is altered in people with Achilles tendinopathy.
Tompra, N., van Dieen, J. H. & Coppieters, M. W. J., 2015, In: British Journal of Sports Medicine.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Non-invasive assessment of sciatic nerve stiffness during human ankle motion using ultrasound shear wave elastography
Non-invasive assessment of sciatic nerve stiffness during human ankle motion using ultrasound shear wave elastography
Andrade, R. J., Nordez, A., Hug, F., Coppieters, M. W. J., Pezarat-Correia, P. & de Freitas, S. R., 2015, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 49, 3, p. 326-331Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
- Reappraising entrapment neuropathies-Mechanisms, diagnosis and management
Reappraising entrapment neuropathies-Mechanisms, diagnosis and management
Schmid, A. B., Nee, R. J. & Coppieters, M. W., Dec 2013, In: Manual Therapy. 18, 6, p. 449-457 9 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
