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Annelies Pool

Researcher | Program Chair Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Pelvic girdle pain, Pelvic floor disorders, Low back pain, Anatomy, prognostic models, diagnostics

Prof. Dr. A.L. Pool- Goudzwaard
Annelies Pool
After finishing her Physiotherapy study in the Hague Annelies started to work in primary care setting in Zoetermeer in 1987. In the following years she finished her Manual Therapy education in Utrecht and started her Health Psychology Master. Meanwhile she enrolled in a reserach program at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam at the faculty of biomedical physics and technology. Main focus was the pelvis and pelvic girdle pain.

After finishing her Psychology Master she started her PhD at the same department combining anatomical biomechanical experimental studies in vitro with patient centered and cohort studies. In 2003 she finished her PhD and worked for the same department at the Erasmus University combining this work with her work at the Spine & Joint Centre in Rotterdam, a tertiary care clinic for women with pelvic girdle pain.

Later she worked as a director of the research program Cobra at the SOMT University of Physiotherapy in Amersfoort.

Publications

  1. Finucane LM, Downie A, Mercer C, Greenhalgh SM, Boissonnault WG, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Beneciuk JM, Leech RL, Selfe J. International Framework for Red Flags for Potentially Serious Spinal Pathologies. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2020 May 21:1-23. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2020.9971. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32438853.
  2. Klerx SP, Pool JJM, Coppieters MW, Mollema EJ, Pool-Goudzwaard AL. Clinimetric properties of sacroiliac joint mobility tests: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Sci Pract. 2019 Nov 9:102090. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.102090. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 31744776.
  3. Peters R, Schmitt MA, Verhagen AP, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Mutsaers JAM, Koes BW. Comparing the range of musculoskeletal therapies applied by physical therapists with postgraduate qualifications in manual therapy in patients with non-specific neck pain with international guidelines and recommendations: An observational study. Musculoskeletal Sci Pract. 2020 Apr;46:102069. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2019.102069. Epub 2019 Nov 10. PMID: 31989963.
  4. Peters R, Mutsaers B, Verhagen AP, Koes BW, Pool-Goudzwaard AL. Prospective Cohort Study of Patients With Neck Pain in a Manual Therapy Setting: Design and Baseline Measures. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019 Sep;42(7):471-479. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.07.001. Epub 2019 Nov 23. PMID: 31771834.
  5. Mens JMA, Pool-Goudzwaard A. The transverse abdominal muscle is excessively active during active straight leg raising in pregnancy-related posterior pelvic girdle pain: an observational study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disord. 2017 Aug 25;18(1):372. doi: 10.1186/s12891-017-1732-9. PMID: 28841825; PMCID: PMC5574111.
  6. Arnold P, Njemini R, Vantieghem S, Gorus E, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Buyl R, Bautmans I. Reaction time in healthy elderly is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation and advanced glycation end product. Exp Gerontol. 2018 Jul 15;108:118-124. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2018.04.002. Epub 2018 Apr 6. PMID: 29630924.
  7. Pool-Goudzwaard A, Groeneveld W, Coppieters MW, Waterink W. Changes in spontaneous overt motor execution immediately after observing others’ painful action: two pilot studies. Exp Brain Res. 2018 Aug;236(8):2333-2345. doi: 10.1007/s00221-018-5290-7. Epub 2018 Jun 7. PMID: 29876631; PMCID: PMC6061486.
  8. Pool-Goudzwaard A. Merger of models on clinical instability–misleading for patients and clinicians? Man Ther. 2016 Feb;21:1. doi:10.1016/S1356-689X(15)00235-0. PMID: 26762660.
  9. van Benten E, Pool J, Mens J, Pool-Goudzwaard A. Recommendations for physical therapists on the treatment of lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Jul;44(7):464-73, A1-15. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5098. Epub 2014 May 10. PMID: 24816503.
  10. Mutsaers JH, Peters R, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Koes BW, Verhagen AP. Psychometric properties of the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists: a systematic review. Man Ther. 2012 Jun;17(3):213-8. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.12.010. Epub 2012 Jan 23. PMID: 22277324.
  11. Verkerk K, Luijsterburg PA, Miedema HS, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Koes BW. Prognostic factors for recovery in chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review. Phys Ther. 2012 ep;92(9):1093-108. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20110388. Epub 2012 May 17. PMID: 22595238.
  12. Pool J, Cagnie B, Pool-Goudzwaard A. Risks in teaching manipulation techniques in master programs. Man Ther. 2016 Sep;25:e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.05.335. Epub 2016 Jun 3. PMID: 27319283.
  13. Arnold P, Vantieghem S, Gorus E, Lauwers E, Fierens Y, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Bautmans I. Age-related differences in muscle recruitment and reaction-time performance. Exp Gerontol. 2015 Oct;70:125-30. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2015.08.005. Epub 2015 Aug 8. PMID: 26264255.
  14. Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Belavý DL, Hides JA, Richardson CA, Snijders CJ. Low Back Pain in Microgravity and Bed Rest Studies. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2015 Jun;86(6):541-7. doi: 10.3357/AMHP.4169.2015. PMID: 26099126.
  15. Mens JM, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Stam HJ. Mobility of the pelvic joints in pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain: a systematic review. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2009 Mar;64(3):200-8. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0b013e3181950f1b. PMID: 19228440.
  16. Mens JM, Pool-Goudzwaard A. Contraction of the transverse abdominal muscle in pelvic girdle pain is enhanced by pain provocation during the task. Musculoskeletal Sci Pract. 2017 Dec;32:78-83. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.09.001. Epub 2017 Sep 6. PMID: 28898747.
  17. Fernandes R, Armada-da-Silva P, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Moniz-Pereira V, Veloso AP. Three dimensional multi-segmental trunk kinematics and kinetics during gait: Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change. Gait Posture. 2016 May;46:18-25. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.02.007. Epub 2016 Feb 11. Erratum in: Gait Posture. 2016 Jul;48:267. PMID: 27131171.
  18. Mutsaers JH, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Ostelo RW, Peters R, Koes BW, Verhagen AP. The psychometric properties of the PABS-PT in neck pain patients: a validation study. Man Ther. 2014 Jun;19(3):208-14. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.12.004. Epub 2014 Jan 18. PMID: 24560002.
  19. Fernandes RS, Armada-da-Silva P, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Moniz-Pereira V, Veloso AP. Three dimensional multi-segmental trunk kinematics and kinetics during gait: Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change [Gait Posture 46 (2016) 18-25]. Gait Posture. 2016 Jul;48:267. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.05.010. Epub 2016 Jun 16. Erratum for: Gait Posture. 2016 May;46:18-25. PMID: 27318883.
  20. Fernandes R, Armada-da-Silva P, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Moniz-Pereira V, Veloso AP. Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of three-dimensional gait analysis in chronic low back pain patients. Gait Posture. 2015 Oct;42(4):491-7. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.08.002. Epub 2015 Aug 14. Erratum in: Gait Posture. 2016 Jul;48:268. PMID: 26349524.
  21. Mens JM, Huis In ‘t Veld YH, Pool-Goudzwaard A. The Active Straight Leg Raise test in lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy. Man Ther. 2012 Aug;17(4):364-8. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2012.01.007. Epub 2012 Feb 22. PMID: 22365484.
  22. Mens JM, Huis in ‘t Veld YH, Pool-Goudzwaard A. Severity of signs and symptoms in lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy. Man Ther. 2012 Apr;17(2):175-9. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.12.012. Epub 2012 Jan 16. PMID: 22248704.
  23. Fernandes RS, Armada-da-Silva P, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Moniz-Pereira V, Veloso ANP. Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of three-dimensional gait analysis in chronic low back pain patients [Gait Posture 42 (2015) 491-497]. Gait Posture. 2016 Jul;48:268. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.05.009. Epub 2016 Jun 16. Erratum for: Gait Posture. 2015 Oct;42(4):491-7. PMID: 27318882.
  24. Scholten-Peeters GG, Coppieters MW, van Berlo DY, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Bernsmann K. 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. J Eval Clin Pract. 2016 Oct;22(5):726-31. doi: 10.1111/jep.12524. Epub 2016 Mar 14. PMID: 26987459.
  25. Gnat R, Spoor K, Pool-Goudzwaard A. The influence of simulated transversus abdominis muscle force on sacroiliac joint flexibility during asymmetric moment application to the pelvis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2015 Oct;30(8):827-31. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.06.006. Epub 2015 Jun 11. PMID: 26094778.
  26. Verkerk K, Luijsterburg PA, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Heymans MW, Ronchetti I, Miedema HS, Koes BW. Prognosis and course of work-participation in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a 12-month follow-up cohort study. J Rehabil Med. 2015 Oct 5;47(9):854-9. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2006. PMID: 26306820.
  27. Verkerk K, Luijsterburg PA, Heymans MW, Ronchetti I, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Miedema HS, Koes BW. Prognosis and course of pain in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: A 1-year follow-up cohort study. Eur J Pain. 2015 Sep;19(8):1101-10. doi: 10.1002/ejp.633. Epub 2015 Jan 6. PMID: 25565501.
  28. Bautmans I, Vantieghem S, Gorus E, Grazzini YR, Fierens Y, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Mets T. Age-related differences in pre-movement antagonist muscle co-activation and reaction-time performance. Exp Gerontol. 2011 Aug;46(8):637-42. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2011.03.002. Epub 2011 Mar 16. PMID: 21419212.
  29. Pool-Goudzwaard A, Gnat R, Spoor K. Deformation of the innominate bone and mobility of the pubic symphysis during asymmetric moment application to the pelvis. Man Ther. 2012 Feb;17(1):66-70. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.09.002. Epub 2011 Oct 20. PMID: 22018438.
  30. Verkerk K, Luijsterburg PA, Heymans MW, Ronchetti I, Miedema HS, Koes BW, Pool-Goudzwaard A. Prognostic factors and course for successful clinical outcome quality of life and patients’ perceived effect after a cognitive behavior therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain: A 12-months prospective study. Man Ther. 2015 Feb;20(1):96-102. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.07.003. Epub 2014 Jul 25. PMID: 25107827.
  31. Pool-Goudzwaard AL. Response to letter to the Editor: ‘Merger of models on clinical instability- misleading for patients and clinicians?’. Man Ther. 2016 Jun;23:e11. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.02.012. Epub 2016 Mar 9. PMID: 27068295.
  32. Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Kleinrensink GJ, Snijders CJ, Entius C, Stoeckart R. The sacroiliac part of the iliolumbar ligament. J Anat. 2001 Oct;199(Pt 4):457-63. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-7580.2001.19940457.x. PMID: 11693306; PMCID: PMC1468356.
  33. Gnat R, Spoor K, Pool-Goudzwaard A. Simulated transversus abdominis muscle force does not increase stiffness of the pubic symphysis and innominate bone: an in vitro study. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2013 Mar;28(3):262-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.12.012. Epub 2013 Jan 9. PMID: 23312210.
  34. Verkerk K, Luijsterburg PA, Heymans MW, Ronchetti I, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Miedema HS, Koes BW. Prognosis and course of disability in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a 5- and 12-month follow-up cohort study. Phys Ther. 2013 Dec;93(12):1603-14. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130076. Epub 2013 Jul 3. PMID: 23824781.
  35. Verkerk K, Luijsterburg PA, Ronchetti I, Miedema HS, Pool-Goudzwaard A, van Wingerden JP, Koes BW. Course and prognosis of recovery for chronic non-specific low back pain: design, therapy program and baseline data of a prospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disord. 2011 Nov 2;12:252. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-12-252. PMID: 22047019; PMCID: PMC3221649.
  36. Mens J, Hoek van Dijke G, Pool-Goudzwaard A, van der Hulst V, Stam H. Possible harmful effects of high intra-abdominal pressure on the pelvic girdle. J Biomech. 2006;39(4):627-35. doi: 0.1016/j.jbiomech.2005.01.016. PMID: 16439232.
  37. Pool-Goudzwaard A, Hoek van Dijke G, Mulder P, Spoor C, Snijders C, Stoeckart R. The iliolumbar ligament: its influence on stability of the sacroiliac joint. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2003 Feb;18(2):99-105. doi: 10.1016/s0268-0033(02)00179-1. PMID: 12550807.
  38. Snijders CJ, Hermans PF, Niesing R, Jan Kleinrensink G, Pool-Goudzwaard A. Effects of slouching and muscle contraction on the strain of the iliolumbar ligament. Man Ther. 2008 Aug;13(4):325-33. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2007.03.001. Epub 2007 Jun 5. PMID: 17553728.
  39. Mens JM, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Beekmans RE, Tijhuis MT. Relationship between subjective and objective scores on the active straight leg raising test. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2010 Feb 1;35(3):336-9. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181b86d4c. PMID: 20075777.
  40. Slieker-ten Hove MC, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Eijkemans MJ, Steegers-Theunissen RP, Burger CW, Vierhout ME. Symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse and possible risk factors in a general population. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Feb;200(2):184.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.08.070. Epub 2008 Dec 25. PMID: 19110218.
  41. Slieker-ten Hove MC, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Eijkemans MJ, Steegers-Theunissen RP, Burger CW, Vierhout ME. Prevalence of double incontinence, risks and influence on quality of life in a general female population. Neurourol Urodyn. 2010 Apr;29(4):545-50. doi: 10.1002/nau.20760. PMID: 19634171.
  42. Slieker-ten Hove M, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Eijkemans M, Steegers-Theunissen R, Burger C, Vierhout M. Pelvic floor muscle function in a general population of women with and without pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J. 2010 Mar;21(3):311-9. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-1037-0. PMID: 19936592; PMCID: PMC2815803.
  43. Pool-Goudzwaard A, van Dijke GH, van Gurp M, Mulder P, Snijders C, Stoeckart R. Contribution of pelvic floor muscles to stiffness of the pelvic ring. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2004 Jul;19(6):564-71. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2004.02.008. PMID: 15234479.
  44. Slieker-ten Hove MC, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Eijkemans MJ, Steegers-Theunissen RP, Burger CW, Vierhout ME. Vaginal noise: prevalence, bother and risk factors in a general female population aged 45-85 years. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Aug;20(8):905-11. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-0875-0. Epub 2009 Apr 18. PMID: 19582382; PMCID: PMC2706384.
  45. Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Slieker ten Hove MC, Vierhout ME, Mulder PH, Pool JJ, Snijders CJ, Stoeckart R. Relations between pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic floor activity and pelvic floor dysfunction. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2005 Nov-Dec;16(6):468-74. doi: 10.1007/s00192-005-1292-7. Epub 2005 Apr 1. PMID: 15803285.
  46. Slieker-ten Hove MC, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Eijkemans MJ, Steegers-Theunissen RP, Burger CW, Vierhout ME. Prediction model and prognostic index to estimate clinically relevant pelvic organ prolapse in a general female population. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Sep;20(9):1013-21. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-0903-0. Epub 2009 May 15. Erratum in: Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2010 Mar;21(3):387-8. PMID: 19444367; PMCID: PMC2721134.
  47. Pel JJ, Spoor CW, Goossens RH, Pool-Goudzwaard AL. Biomechanical model study of pelvic belt influence on muscle and ligament forces. J Biomech. 2008;41(9):1878-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.04.002. Epub 2008 May 22. PMID: 18501363.
  48. Vleeming A, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Stoeckart R, van Wingerden JP, Snijders CJ. The posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia. Its function in load transfer from spine to legs. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1995 Apr 1;20(7):753-8. PMID: 7701385.
  49. Pel JJ, Spoor CW, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Hoek van Dijke GA, Snijders CJ. Biomechanical analysis of reducing sacroiliac joint shear load by optimization of pelvic muscle and ligament forces. Ann Biomed Eng. 2008 Mar;36(3):415-24. doi: 10.1007/s10439-007-9385-8. Epub 2008 Jan 18. PMID: 18204902; PMCID: PMC2239251.
  50. Slieker-ten Hove MC, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Eijkemans MJ, Steegers-Theunissen RP, Burger CW, Vierhout ME. Pelvic floor muscle function in a general female population in relation with age and parity and the relation between voluntary and involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor musculature. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Dec;20(12):1497-504. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-0978-7. Epub 2009 Sep 4. PMID: 19756345; PMCID: PMC2834770.
  51. Slieker-ten Hove MC, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Eijkemans MJ, Steegers-Theunissen RP, Burger CW, Vierhout ME. The prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse symptoms and signs and their relation with bladder and bowel disorders in a general female population. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Sep;20(9):1037-45. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-0902-1. Epub 2009 May 15. PMID: 19444368; PMCID: PMC2721135.
  52. Slieker-ten Hove MC, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Eijkemans MJ, Steegers-Theunissen RP, Burger CW, Vierhout ME. Face validity and reliability of the first digital assessment scheme of pelvic floor muscle function conforming to the new standardized terminology of the International Continence Society. Neurourol Urodyn. 2009;28(4):295-300. doi: 10.1002/nau.20659. PMID: 19090583.
  53. de Groot M, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Spoor CW, Snijders CJ. The active straight leg raising test (ASLR) in pregnant women: differences in muscle activity and force between patients and healthy subjects. Man Ther. 2008 Feb;13(1):68-74. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2006.08.006. Epub 2006 Dec 26. PMID: 17188924.
  54. Vleeming A, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Hammudoghlu D, Stoeckart R, Snijders CJ, Mens JM. The function of the long dorsal sacroiliac ligament: its implication for understanding low back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1996 Mar 1;21(5):556-62. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199603010-00005. PMID: 8852309.
  55. Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Vleeming A, Stoeckart R, Snijders CJ, Mens JM. Insufficient lumbopelvic stability: a clinical, anatomical and biomechanical approach to ‘a-specific’ low back pain. Man Ther. 1998 Feb;3(1):12-20. doi: 10.1054/math.1998.0311. PMID: 11487296.