Hank Hallegraeff - Researcher @ SOMT University of Physiotherapy

Hank Hallegraeff

Researcher

  • Low back pain, psychological factors, cognitive factors, manual therapy, nocturnal leg cramps

Dr. J.M. Hallegraeff
h.hallegraeff@somt.nl

Dr. J.M. Hallegraeff is responsible for the Lifelong Learning program, which focuses on in-service schooling and training at SOMT University of Physiotherapy.

Non-specific low back pain and the associated factors that have a negative influence on a patient’s trajectory, is a topic that captures Hank’s attention. Even now additional research is still necessary, and new data is continuously being generated. Additionally, solidifying the role of psycho-social and cognitive factors in low back pain is an important aspect of his scientific interest.

He is furthermore interested in diagnostic and therapeutic research into nocturnal cramps as a relatively unknown non-specific musculoskeletal condition.

Publications

  • Hallegraeff Joannes M, Trijffel van Emiel, Kan Ronald, Reneman Michiel F (2020) State anxiety improves prediction of pain and pain-related disability after 12 weeks in patients with acute low back pain: a cohort study. Journal of Physiotherapy 66: 40-45.  
  • Hallegraeff J, de Greef M. Pilot testing a stretching regimen for prevention of night time nocturnal leg cramps. Geriatr Nurs. 2019; 000:1–5. 
  • Hallegraeff JM, de Greef MHG, Krijnen WP, vd Schans CP. Criteria in diagnosing nocturnal leg cramps: a systematic review. BMC Family Practice 2017:18:29.
  • Nijs J, Apeldoorn A, Hallegraeff H, Clark J, Smeets R, Malfliet A, Lluch Girbés E, De Kooning M, Ickmans K. Low Back Pain: Guidelines for the Clinical Classification of Predominant Neuropathic, Nociceptive or Central Sensitization Pain. Pain Physician 2015, 18: E333-E346.
  • Hallegraeff J, de Greef M, Krijnen W, van der Schans C. A note of caution with respect to the Low Back Pain Perception Scale in primary care physiotherapy. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015; 1:28(2):215-9Hallegraeff JM, Greef MH, Schans CP. A clear definition of nocturnal leg cramps is essential for comparability of research. J Physiother. 2014, 60(3):174-5.
  • Hallegraeff JM, MH de Greef, Van der Schans CP. An effective stretching regimen in patients with nocturnal leg cramps. J Physiother. 2013, 59 (4) 279.
  • Hallegraeff JM, van der Schans CP, Krijnen WP, de Greef MH. Measurement of acute nonspecific low back pain perception in primary care physical therapy: reliability and validity of the brief illness perception questionnaire. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2013, 1;14:53. 
  • Hallegraeff JM, van der Schans CP, Krijnen WP, de Greef MH Expectations about recovery from acute non-specific low back pain predict absence from usual work due to chronic low back pain: a systematic review. J Physiother. 2012, 58(3)165-172.
  • Hallegraeff JM, van der Schans CP, de Ruiter R, de Greef MH. Stretching before sleep reduces the frequency and severity of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults: a randomised trial. J Physiother. 2012, 58(1)17-22.
  • Hallegraeff JM, de Greef MH. Winters JC, Lucas C. Manipulative treatment and clinical prediction criteria in nonspecific acute low back pain. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2009,108,196-208.