FIRRI

Forum of Belgian Interuniversity Research for Rehabilitation in Internal Diseases

[ATS Blue Journal @ATSBlueEditor]

The Blue Journal thanks Marine Van Hollebeke, PhD, for her contribution to the March issue

Similar Weaning Success Rate with High-Intensity and Sham Inspiratory Muscle Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial (IMweanT)
@KULeuvenPT

https://t.co/mJ3XjcPdFD

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Meet Member Monday 👋

Today we introduce @JenVanherle from the @uhasselt ! Jen studies how sedentary behavior and physical activity interact in cardiometabolic health and whether less sitting enhances an active lifestyle's benefits.

Interested? = https://t.co/4cON1tFR3I

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Great news! 📢
Our symposium is now officially accredited by Pro-Q-Kine 🎉 This means that attending will not only be inspiring and educational but will also count towards your accreditation points.
📅 Don’t miss out! Check the details and register here: https://t.co/HMauIQriVb

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

📢 Join us for our FIRRI Symposium on April 4, 2025, in Brussels!

💡 From Aging to Infinity: Innovations in #Rehabilitation and Beyond
🎤 Keynotes by Prof. Evelien Van Roie and Prof. Patrick Calders
🏅 Accredited event
📝 Abstract submissions still open!

https://t.co/TRu7nzdYik

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Meet Member Monday👋
Today we’re introducing @lunagauchez from the VUB. Luna integrates physiotherapy into (palliative) care for advanced cancer patients, using a personalized approach to enhance their quality of life!

Interested in her work? = https://t.co/ngaofCoWAD

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

🚀 What an amazing start of the year! Our first #webinar of 2025 was a great success! Prof. Magnus Ekström and Prof. Andreas von Leupoldt shared their expertise on the physiology and psychology of #breathlessness 🌬️ Thank you all for your enthusiasm and attendance!

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

📢 Registration and abstract submission are open!📢

🧐 Symposium: "From Aging to Infinity: Innovations in Rehabilitation and Beyond"
🗓️ 4th of April
📍 Campus Erasmus, ULB, Brussels
📝 Accepted abstracts will be presented at the symposium (oral/poster).

https://t.co/TRu7nzdYik

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

🎉 KU Leuven is celebrating 600 years! Explore the department's research during open days on February 15 & 16. Discover how science is driving advancements in #rehabilitation at the labs and research spaces 🔬

[KU Leuven PhysioTher @KULeuvenPT]

🎉 KU Leuven viert 600 jaar! Vier mee en ontdek het onderzoek van ons Departement.
Op 15 & 16 februari openen we de deuren van onze labo’s en onderzoeksruimten. Kom langs en ervaar hoe wetenschap revalidatie vooruit helpt!
📍 Gebouw De Nayer
Meer info: 👇
https://t.co/pIVmzahMsj

[KU Leuven PhysioTher @KULeuvenPT]

🎓Congratulations @MariekeWuyts on the successful defense of your #PhD ‘Innovating Rehabilitation Modalities for Individuals with COPD' Supervised by Prof T Troosters, Prof H Demeyer & Prof W Janssens
@troosters @Demeyer_H

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

🚨 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 🚨
Submit your abstract for our symposium!
🔬 Topics: Rehabilitation in internal diseases (preliminary data, reviews, protocols & more!)
🗓️ Deadline: Feb 28
📍 Accepted abstracts presented at the symposium (oral/poster)
More info: https://t.co/sIguzBHYnc

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Meet Member Monday 👋👋
Today we introduce Florence Devos from @uhasselt ! Florence focusses on the effect of exercise on extracellular vesicles (EVs) in obesity 🚴👩🏻‍🔬
Interested in her work? = https://t.co/2SX6CY8Uu9

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

💡 Save the Date 💡
Mark your calendar for our insightful webinar on #breathlessness in #internaldiseases! 🌬️ We'll explore both the physiological and psychological aspects of this condition.
📅 February 12th, 2025
⏰ 6:00–7:15 PM
📝 Registration: https://t.co/0UhtJXAW3E

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Meet our team! 👋
Today we’re introducing @DecraeneMarga from UGent! Marga focusses on optimizing 24h movement behaviour (sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity) in preschoolers, one of the cutest study populations…👧
Interested in her work? = https://t.co/qPafBjCg6C

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Cheers to an amazing year ahead for FIRRI in 2025! 🥂
We’re expanding collaborations with research groups across Belgium 🇧🇪 and keep exchanging scientific knowledge 🔬. We’ll be hosting 2 webinars and a symposium “From Aging to Infinity: Innovations in Rehabilitation and Beyond”.

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

🚨 Speaker announcement!
We’re excited to welcome Prof. Dr. Magnus Ekström as the second speaker for our webinar "Breathlessness in Internal Diseases: Physiology and Psychology" 🫁 He will discuss the #physiology of #breathlessness.

📅 Feb 12, 2025
⏰ 6:00–7:15 PM
Don’t miss it!

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

🎤 Excited to announce the first speaker for our webinar 'Breathlessness in Internal Disorders: Physiology and Psychology': Prof. Dr. Andreas Von Leupoldt! 🌟
📅 Feb 12th, 2025 | ⏰ 6:00–7:15 PM
Andreas Von Leupoldt will address the psychological aspects of breathlessness 🫁

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

SAFE THE DATE!! 🚨🚨
First webinar of the year: Breathlessness in Internal Diseases! 🫁
📅 12th of February, 2025, 6.00-7.15 PM
Keep an eye open for our 2 speakers 👀
Registration: https://t.co/0UhtJXAW3E

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Meet our team! 👋
Today we’re introducing Dries Cops, PhD student at @uhasselt. Dries is studying the effects of supramaximal high-intensity #intervaltraining on cognitive function and brain structure in patients with #COPD 🧠🚴‍♂️
Read more of his work 👉 https://t.co/a4hCJmH76u

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Afternoon well spent at the @belgian_society Congress in Mons! 🫁 Discovering the latest knowledge on #resistancetraining, blood flow restriction, and inspiratory muscle training 🏋🏻‍♂️ Exciting advancements for improving respiratory and physical health! #BERS2024

[FIRRI @FIRRI_Flanders]

Insightful morning session at the @belgian_society Congress in Mons! 🌍🫁 Discussed the impact of air pollution on #respiratory health and the crucial role of primary care in managing respiratory diseases 🌟